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Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence
Risk & Compliance

Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence

WorkSafe’s case against MSD is a warning to public-facing employers to review protections after Ashburton exposed deadly gaps in staff safety.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Government opens national cyber security centre
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Government opens national cyber security centre

The government has opened its new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), fulfilling a part of its cyber security strategy released in June.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011

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Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Firewalls

Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Why User Behaviour Analytics are the secret weapon in your security strategy
Virtual Private Networks

Why User Behaviour Analytics are the secret weapon in your security strategy

UBA is valuable for detecting user access anomalies. If there are multiple VPN sessions from a foreign country at 2am, alarm bells should be ringing.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see
Application Security

The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see

There are two types of companies; Those that have been hacked, and those who don't know they have been hacked.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights

Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report
Malware

Opportunistic cyber attacks most dangerous, says SecureWorks report

SecureWorks' new report reveals a way for organizations to fight opportunistic cyber attacks and highlights pitfalls in the security industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow

Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
NTU Singapore signs joint agreement to pour $3m into cyber threat research
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NTU Singapore signs joint agreement to pour $3m into cyber threat research

Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will work together to combat cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services
Robotics

Seceon scores Indian reseller deal with Mahindra Special Services

Seceon joins forces with Mahindra Special Services Group to provide automated threat detection and remediation solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Need to know: The dark side of the IoT and how to protect your business
Internet of Things

Need to know: The dark side of the IoT and how to protect your business

The IoT has opened the world of cyber threats directly into your living room & beyond - here is an expert's advice for protection.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Malware

Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Providing threat support in a 'landscape that's constantly evolving'
Malware

Providing threat support in a 'landscape that's constantly evolving'

Juniper Networks has announced enhancements to its security portfolio to help organisations combat evolving threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
New MD for Symantec Pacific region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Check Point launches cloud network to fight cybercrime
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point launches cloud network to fight cybercrime

Check Point unveils ThreatCloud, a new cybercrime-fighting network, alongside their latest security software to bolster global defences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2012
Fibre Watch: To Sydney, via Beijing?
Network Infrastructure

Fibre Watch: To Sydney, via Beijing?

Concerns about Chinese involvement in a second trans-Tasman submarine fibre cable spark debate over potential espionage risks versus economic necessity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011

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