IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Data breach stories - Page 3

Story image
Certificate expiry in enterprise IT: Putting an end to fear
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
digicert
Certificates have become the stealth companion to our online world. But failing to manage them effectively can be more costly than a data breach.
Story image
Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
#
it automation
#
breach prevention
#
ai
Organisations with extensive use of security AI and automation helped cut data breach costs by INR 95m and reduce breach lifecycles by 153 days.
Story image
Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company’s story
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
#
firewall
#
data protection
#
cloud services
Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.
Story image
Alarming drop in device encryption in UK companies
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
#
breach prevention
#
encryption
#
cybersecurity
Lack of encryption and loss of devices containing sensitive information responsible for data breaches at more than a third (35%) of organisations.
Story image
Netpoleon partners Pentera to launch automated security validation
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
#
firewall
#
network security
#
partner programmes
Pentera joins the list of solutions Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace with the security challenges in today’s dynamic IT environments.
Story image
One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
#
paas
#
it training
#
phishing
KnowBe4’s annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations’ cyber defence layer.
Story image
Why you should work with ISO 27001-Certified tech vendors
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
#
data protection
#
gdpr
#
breach prevention
In an increasingly interconnected world, organisations that prioritise information security can leverage this to gain a competitive edge.
Story image
78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
#
ddos
#
it in healthcare
#
breach prevention
New research reveals that 78% of global healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021.
Story image
Increase in security breaches in UK healthcare sector
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
#
it in healthcare
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
79% of UK healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021, according to new research by SOTI.
Story image
3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
passwords
Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.
Story image
Mobile development needs to step up against data breaches
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity insurance
#
cybersecurity
More than a quarter of Australian consumers fear their mobile apps will be breached and need developers to invest more in delivering robust cyber protection.
Story image
ExtraHop earns customers’ choice distinction in Gartner peer insights
Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
#
cx
#
martech
#
breach prevention
ExtraHop was recognised with a customers’ choice distinction in Gartner peer insights voice of the customer for network detection and response.
Story image
Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
cso / ciso
According to Adapt's survey, 65% of cyber leaders expect funding increases, while 57% claim they still don't have the necessary budget.
Story image
Input Validation and the problems with Sanitisation
Tue, 30th May 2023
#
data protection
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
It is crucial for developers to understand the nuances of input validation and discuss why sanitisation can pose risks to your systems and applications.
Story image
Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
Mon, 29th May 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
hacking
Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
Story image
Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan
Fri, 26th May 2023
#
cloud security
#
physical security
#
breach prevention
The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.
Story image
Australian cyber risk improves, insiders remain persistent threat
Fri, 5th May 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
trend micro
Trend Micro: Cyber risk levels improve for the first time, but insiders remain a persistent threat for global organisations.
Story image
UK councils admit security failings with 1500 data breaches declared in 2022
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
#
encryption
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
UK Councils disclose almost 1,500 data breaches and 600 lost or stolen devices in 2022, according to Freedom of Information requests.
Story image
Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
#
email security
#
ransomware
#
breach prevention
New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.
Story image
Logpoint releases BCS offering for SAP SuccessFactors
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
#
hcm
#
payroll systems
#
breach prevention
Logpoint’s Business-Critical Security (BCS) solution is now available for SAP SuccessFactors, giving users real-time security and compliance monitoring.
Story image
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Varonis
Wed, 12th Apr 2023
#
breach prevention
#
compliance
#
cybersecurity
Varonis: protecting businesses from data breaches, ensuring compliance. VP Scott Leach tells us more about their offerings and data risk assessments.
Story image
Data governance key to combat data loss and breaches
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
cios
Data governance is crucial in combatting data breaches, with a recent report revealing a 26% increase in breaches in Australia.
Story image
Only 6% of ANZ businesses alerted of breach and data loss
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
cyber attacks
Only 6% of breaches in Australia and New Zealand are flagged by internal systems, highlighting data management challenges, says Commvault.
Story image
59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
knowbe4
KnowBe4’s latest research finds 59% of New Zealand’s IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.