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Data global hacker

New study shows Office 365 use surging, along with security concerns

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Office 365's adoption among businesses is booming, but security concerns, particularly ransomware, remain high, per Barracuda Networks' latest study.
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New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'

Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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In addition to its almost infinite opportunities, BlackBerry asserts the Enterprise of Things (EoT) comes with a host of security risks.
Business tug of war

74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation

Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.
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The 'treacherous 12': Top threats to cloud computing revealed

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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The most prominent threats to cloud computing have been identified in a comprehensive report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
Cloud questions

Disruptive report reveals mass cloud adoption more hype than reality

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Nutanix has released findings from its report that shows many businesses aren't getting the benefits they thought they would from cloud adoption.
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Ghana's oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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AfricaOnline says they will continue to invest in Africa's digital economy thereby continuing their journey together into the digital world.
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Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
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Expert provides vital security tips for cloud-connected businesses

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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A technologist from Node4 shares his insights on the rise of cybercrime and the basic questions businesses need to answer to protect themselves.
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eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
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Survey shows companies with best tech also have best customer experience

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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A new survey has revealed a clear connection between customer experience and technology adoption - but human capital is still very important.
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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
Climbing to the cloud

Expert opinion: From Grassroots to the cloud – is there a solution?

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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VeloCloud's Mike Wood argues the enterprise market cannot reap the full benefits of cloud migration without big advances.
Security wrong man

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
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Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.
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How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.
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Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.
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Report finds email is the go-to weapon in hackers' arsenals

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Symantec has revealed malicious emails are on the rise, racking up over US$5 billion and costing businesses more than $115,000 a year.
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Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Yahoo's latest news of a breach of 3m accounts is certainly nothing to cheer about, but experts from the industry give their insights on the matter.
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Study reveals boardroom to be chink in cybersecurity armour

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Leadership and board of director teams are proving to be the weak link in cybersecurity for organisations, according to new research from ISACA.
Unveil

Is this SDN 2.0? Apstra founder reveals new innovation

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Apstra's newest release delivers the first intent-based integrated underlay and overlay solution for the data centre network.