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Commvault appoints Russell as CTO for APAC to boost cyber resilience

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Commvault strengthens its cyber resilience team by appointing Gareth Russell as Field CTO, Security for APAC, amid escalating ransomware threats.
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Satcom Infotech partners with iboss to enhance cybersecurity solutions

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Satcom Infotech partners with iboss to enhance global cybersecurity solutions, leveraging Zero Trust Edge cloud security to improve organisations' protection and productivity.
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Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Kaspersky's 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.
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Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
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SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.
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Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts

Fri, 24th May 2024
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The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
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Logpoint named niche player in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Logpoint named a Niche Player in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM. This marks their sixth consecutive recognition, underscoring their mid-market focus.
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CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
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Check Point introduces API Discovery to bolster cloud security

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Check Point fortifies its CloudGuard WAF with a new API Discovery feature, aiming to enhance cloud security by identifying and mitigating API vulnerabilities.
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Fastly & RSM join forces to boost cybersecurity in ANZ

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Fastly partners with RSM to bolster cybersecurity for enterprises in Australia and New Zealand, addressing stringent compliance regulations and evolving cyber threats.
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Trend Micro to strengthen cybersecurity for AI PCs by 2027

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Trend Micro unveils a strategic plan to safeguard consumers as AI PCs, projected to dominate 60% of PC shipments by 2027, reshape cybersecurity threats.
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Rapid7's 2024 report reveals surge in zero-day exploits

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Rapid7's 2024 Attack Intelligence Report highlights a sharp rise in zero-day vulnerabilities causing mass breaches and underscores the necessity for faster patching and robust MFA protocols.
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Wavelink & Swimlane partner to boost AI security in ANZ

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Wavelink partners with Swimlane to enhance security in Australia and New Zealand with AI-enhanced automation, aiming for increased efficiency and reduced costs.
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DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.
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Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.
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Why is a browser-native security solution better than cloud-based SWGs?

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Browser-native security solutions like those from SquareX offer enhanced security, efficiency, and privacy over cloud-based Secure Web Gateways, addressing modern cybersecurity challenges head-on.
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LogRhythm & Exabeam merger to spearhead AI in cybersecurity

Thu, 16th May 2024
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LogRhythm and Exabeam will merge, aiming to lead AI-driven security operations with enhanced threat detection, response, and a larger product portfolio.
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ANZ businesses face reality check on cyber recovery timelines

Thu, 16th May 2024
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ANZ businesses face a stark reality check, as new research from Commvault reveals a major discrepancy between leaders' recovery expectations post-cyberattack and actual timelines.
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NetApp introduces new AFF A-Series systems to boost AI use

Thu, 16th May 2024
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NetApp unveils AFF A-Series and deepens Lenovo partnership to support modern AI workloads, aiming to streamline data management and innovation in enterprise IT.
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Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.