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Tim Bentley stories

Tim Bentley is an insightful author who addresses critical issues at the intersection of cybersecurity and organizational behavior. His recent stories delve into the increasingly sophisticated landscape of cyber threats faced by businesses, providing an analysis of not only the types of attacks but also the profiles of employees who are most often targeted within companies.

Through his articles, Bentley emphasizes the importance of proactive cybersecurity strategies, urging organizations to reconsider their current approaches in light of new research findings. His work sheds light on the fact that commonly targeted accounts may not always be associated with high-profile individuals, but rather with those in lower-level positions, highlighting the need for all employees to be educated about cyber risks.

Additionally, Bentley explores innovative partnerships in the cybersecurity space, such as the alliance between Netpoleon and Abnormal, which illustrates the movements within the industry towards enhancing email defense mechanisms. His insights into the healthcare sector further underline the unique challenges it faces, making it clear that vulnerabilities exist across various fields.

Reading Bentley's stories enriches your understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and equips you with knowledge on how to better safeguard organizations from evolving threats. Whether it's understanding the implications of new technologies, recognizing the importance of comprehensive strategies, or learning about specific threats like the DanaBot banking Trojan, his writings provide invaluable lessons for anyone interested in the field.

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Netpoleon, Abnormal partnership to plug gaps in email defence

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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The alliance gives Netpoleon's channel partners access to a security platform that leverages AI-based behavioural data science.
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Why it's time for organisations to rethink their cybersecurity strategy

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Proofpoint says commonly targeted accounts are not necessarily people who are known or actively tracked by the security team.
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How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Australia's healthcare sector is the continent's biggest cybercrime target, according to a July report from the Australian Information Commissioner.
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DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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DanaBot is a Trojan written in the Delphi programming language that includes banking site web injections and stealer functions.
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New research reveals which employees are being targeted for why

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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Individual contributors and lower level management account for nearly two thirds (60%) of highly targeted attacks within an organisation.
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Symantec.cloud appoints in-house ANZ sales director

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Symantec has promoted Tim Bentley to regional sales director for Symantec.cloud across the Pacific, aiming to enhance market presence and fuel business growth.