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Security week stories - Page 3

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Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.
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Industrial control systems: How to approach OT cybersecurity

Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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To secure facilities, operational technology and IT security must come together. PAS Global spoke to industry experts for their strategies.
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Machine learning is a double-edged sword for cyber security

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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IT departments and security decision-makers need to understand the complexity of AI in cyber security, and how to strike a balance between risk and reward.
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Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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The United States will be largest geographic market for security solutions with total spending of $39.3 billion this year.
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Exclusive: Are we heading for the cyber security dark ages?

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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Businesses must evolve and focus on increasing the time attackers spend within corporate systems, says Rackspace ANZ GM.
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Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.
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Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Nuix adds programme to entice APAC partners

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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The programme aims to attract new partners, provide added benefits to current partners and boost the cybersecurity company's expansion into APAC.
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Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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A new report highlights that Australia lags behind emerging APAC markets in cloud migration and security management, with complacency cited as a key factor.
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ISACA adds credentials for cybersecurity audits

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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The Cybersecurity Audit Certificate Program provides audit/assurance professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in cybersecurity audits.
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Exclusive: A better future for women in cyber security

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Noushin Shabab, senior security researcher for Kaspersky's GReAT team, discusses her journey in cyber security and inspiring more women to join the field.
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HPE simplifies hybrid cloud data protection with new solutions

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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HPE announced new hybrid cloud data protection and copy data management solutions for its intelligent storage portfolio.
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Exclusive interview: Gemalto's channel strategy for ANZ

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Earlier this year, Gemalto appointed Tech Data as a distributor for its portfolio of SafeNet identity and data protection solutions in New Zealand.
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Why there's a network security gold rush

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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The network security appliance market surged by 9% YoY in 2Q 2018, driven by high demand for enterprise-class firewalls, according to Dell'Oro Group.
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Ping Identity providing second-factor authentication for Microsoft Azure

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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The solution gives users the freedom to put MFA everywhere it is needed for employees, partners and customers.
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Exclusive: The major risks of cyber Balkanization

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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Balkanization of the cyber world is a major risk, with governments increasingly drawn to isolation and implementing strict regulations.
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Experts comment on Facebook's 50 million user credential leak

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.
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40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.
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NSW government's new cyber security strategy

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.
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Owning up to cloud security - who is responsible?

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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With almost a third of Australian businesses now using cloud services, who takes responsibility for data security remains a contentious issue.