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Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
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Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.
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How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
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data protection
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cloud services
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physical security
To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.
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CyberArk launches industry's first identity-centric secure browser
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data protection
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pam
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iam
CyberArk launches industry-first identity-centric secure browser, providing a robust blend of security, privacy, and efficiency suited to varying user needs and ensuring protection of sensitive data.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
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ai
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phishing
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mfa
ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
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cybersecurity
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learning
Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.
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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
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cybersecurity
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certification
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it management
LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
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m&a
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cyber threats
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genai
In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
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Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
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application security
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cloud security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
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Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience
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malware
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cyber threats
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world backup day
Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, Anneka Gupta, emphasises the need for a cyber resilience era, combining threat posture and recovery, to counter increasingly successful disruptions by malicious actors.
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World Backup Day highlights need for robust data protection
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malware
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data protection
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encryption
Ahead of World Backup Day on 31st March, Veeam's Regional CTO, Anthony Spiteri, advises companies on five imperative strategies for secure data backup, amidst rising cyber-attacks.
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Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
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cloud services
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project management
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ai
Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
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ml
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ai
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
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cloud security
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Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.
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The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare
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biometrics
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security breaches
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video management software
Advanced video management software (VMS) is revolutionising Australian healthcare, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency, whilst improving the overall patient journey and ensuring more effective security.
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Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.
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Kinetic IT named Australia's Best Managed Company for third year
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customer service
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canada
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deloitte
Australian tech solutions provider, Kinetic IT, secures title of 'Australia's Best Managed Company' for the third successive year, showcasing unwavering industry performance.
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Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
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cloud security
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australian government
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remote working
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
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PagerDuty launches enterprise Incident Management plan in the Asia-Pacific
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microsoft teams
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devops
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zendesk
PagerDuty has launched its enterprise Incident Management solution in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific, aimed at streamlining processes, reducing reputational risks, and cutting costs for digital businesses.
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AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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simulation
AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
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data protection
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smb
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vmware
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
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Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
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vpn
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saas
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compliance
Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.