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Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
Fri, 10th May 2024
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breach prevention
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data protection
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risk & compliance
AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.
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Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Thu, 9th May 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.
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Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ransomware
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virtualisation
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breach prevention
Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.
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Traceable AI secures USD $30m for cutting-edge API security solutions
Wed, 8th May 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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ivp
Securing a strategic investment of USD $30 million, API security player Traceable AI indicates the sector's growing importance, with 300% YoY growth, aiming to bolster API security initiatives worldwide.
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Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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martech
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cx
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breach prevention
While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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m&a
Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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siem
Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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encryption
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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esg
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.
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I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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breach prevention
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cyber espionage
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as ANZ Head of Channel
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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breach prevention
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gigamon
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data breach
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Head of Channel for Australia, bolstering its channel-first strategy across the ANZ region amid surging demand for improved hybrid cloud infrastructure security.
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VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.
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Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Gigamon enjoyed over 100% YoY growth in 2023 cloud revenue due to international demand for its deep observability service, reflecting a trend towards hybrid cloud security management.
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Trello data breach exposes 15 million users' details on Dark Web
Sun, 28th Jan 2024
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data protection
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devops
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apm
Trello has suffered a data breach compromising the details of 15 million users, sparking questions over the security measures at parent company, Atlassian.
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Data Privacy Day: Experts call for essential adaptation in AI era
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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encryption
Ahead of Data Privacy Day, tech experts voice concerns about increasing data privacy challenges and cyber threats spurred by advanced AI.
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Data Privacy Day: Watchguard gives warning about 'free' services
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
On Data Privacy Day, WatchGuard's VP of Identity, Carla Roncato, warns of the less conspicuous costs linked with 'free' services.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.