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Southern Cross Cable CEO slams 'total nonsense' spy claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Southern Cross undersea cables untouched by surveillance, says CEO Anthony Briscoe, refuting claims made by journalist Glenn Greenwald.
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Trend Micro: Navigating the security minefield...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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One size doesn’t fit all in security, says Robin Marjason, Trend Micro Australia and New Zealand channel and distribution director.
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Defiant PM fights back… Dotcom trying to save “reasonably large” butt
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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government
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gcsb
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fia
Prime Minister John Key denies allegations of mass surveillance, accusing Kim Dotcom and Glenn Greenwald of ulterior motives.
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The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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data privacy
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government
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green party
Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.
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Dotcom: “We’ll close one of the Five Eyes…”
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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data privacy
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government
Met with rapturous applause from a jam-packed Auckland Town Hall, Kim Dotcom’s ‘Moment of Truth’ event last night has sent shockwaves across the country.
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'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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data privacy
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government
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gcsb
PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.
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19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The security appliance market continues to see positive momentum, with the industry recording its 19th consecutive quarter of positive growth.
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The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.
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Vodafone NZ: Security threats becoming more sinister...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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telco
Colin James, Vodafone New Zealand head of security, puts forward the telco perspective on security and how increasing threats are impacting your customers.
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DC makes instant ANZ impact at Palo Alto Networks...
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Distribution Central named ANZ Distribution Partner of the Year and APAC Distributor of the Year by Palo Alto Networks.
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Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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malware
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cisco
Cisco NZ's Sikking shines light on the evolving malware threat, urging a new approach to security amid rising cybercrime sophistication.
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Cyber security a challenge for students...
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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Students gear up for a 'zombie apocalypse' cyber challenge at the University of Waikato to hone their skills and connect with industry experts.
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'Evolution not revolution' for new WatchGuard ANZ boss
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard's new country manager for Australia and New Zealand is promising 'evolution, not revolution' as he takes over the security vendor's top role locally.
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29 data losses per day as ANZ companies struggle with security
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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cybersecurity
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Data loss events have affected 90% of Australian and New Zealand organisations, according Check Point Software Technologies' 2014 Security Report.
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'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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uc
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ddos
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telco
Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
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Dell Software's position on mitigating mobile threats
Sun, 7th Sep 2014
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malware
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Resellers can help customers mitigate mobile security threats and increase company productivity, says Ian Hodge, Dell Software ANZ managing director.
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ESET offers tips to phish out fakes on back of YouTube scam
Sat, 6th Sep 2014
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malware
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phishing
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email security
ESET advises heightened vigilance as phishing scams mimic YouTube alerts, urging users to verify email legitimacy to avoid falling victim to fraud.
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StorageCraft explains why your guest should do the hard work in Virtual backup and recovery...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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storage
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cybersecurity
Sometimes, it's good to let the guest do the hard work, rather than the host – especially when it comes to backup and recovery.
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“Outraged” Apple passes celebrity hacking book… defends iCloud security
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple has shunned responsibility for the recent celebrity iCloud hackings, claiming its operating systems were not at fault for breach.
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Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.