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European Union (EU) stories - Page 17

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Why the cyber security field needs to take a leaf out of medicine's book

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Companies that have never written code in the last decade will be responsible for over a trillion lines of code in the next decade.
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Broadcom-Brocade deal delay; knock-on effect for Extreme Networks-Brocade deal

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Broadcom's US$5.9b acquisition of Brocade has stalled, with a knock on effect for Extreme's acquisition of Brocade's data centre networking business.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.
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What the European election year means for Australian businesses

Thu, 18th May 2017
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As election year starts to engulf many European countries, Australian businesses should start to consider how it will affect how they do business.
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Cyber attacks on govt double; IoT becomes threat and source of attack

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Cyberattacks on govt doubled last year, tying the sector with finance as the most targeted market, while IoT is becoming both a source - and a target.
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Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.
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ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test

Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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ESET's encryption solution named best for SMBs by AV-Comparatives, highlighting growing importance of data security.
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Veritas says Aussie firms aren't prepared for EU's new data protection regulations

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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The Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect next year, and only 30% of Australian businesses are prepared for it, Veritas has found.
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The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.
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Australia catches up: Mandatory data breach reporting bill finally reaches Senate

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Australia is finally seeing progression on the mandatory data breach notification laws, as the bill passed the House of Representatives last week.
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Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Gemalto is on the front line when it comes to security encryption. Unfortunately security managers in IT far falling behind in the backblocks.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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Ransomware: To pay or not to pay, that is the question

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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We sometimes hear of instances where organisations pay ransomware even though they do have backups because it's the cheaper option.
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The Aussie stats behind LinkedIn's 100 million APAC membership swell

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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8 million Australian professionals are now on LinkedIn, whose membership numbers across the APAC region have just swelled to more than 100 million.
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Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.
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Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.
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Brexit doesn't change the fundamental need for businesses to become customer-adaptive

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Brexit turmoil underscores urgency for firms to ensure customer-centric adaptation, ensuring a steady path to growth amidst change.
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Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.
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Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings

Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.
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Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.