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By the numbers: Cybercrime's trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.
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Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
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Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With Asia Pacific facing 40% of global ransomware threats, digital extortion is evolving beyond ransomware, putting the manufacturing sector at high risk.
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Research - Market pressures causing MSPs to cut corners

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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New research reveals MSPs struggling to keep pace with the changing market face significant hurdles in the race to market share and grow profitably.
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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
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Security: One size fits all? Or the glove that just won't fit right?

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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In an era of evolving cyber threats, SonicWall urges firms to customise cybersecurity solutions rather than rely on outdated one-size-fits-all methods.
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Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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The value of integrating data and analytics for improved cybersecurity

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Most companies have already invested in security solutions so it makes sense to optimise that investment where possible.
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It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.
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Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.
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ThreatQuotient appoints ex-Cisco security sales chief to lead APAC expansion

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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ThreatQuotient has chosen Australia as its Asia pacific base. Former Cisco security sales chief Anthony Stitt will lead operations.
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Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
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Going beyond antivirus with Trend Micro's Maximum Security

Wed, 16th May 2018
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With the widening scale of cyber threats targeting consumers, its crucial that our security solutions simultaneously protect every type of device.
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Interview: CyberArk tells why DevOps must adopt 'secure innovation by the numbers'

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Elizabeth Lawler is CyberArk's vice president of DevOps Security. She says the DevOps train is unstoppable, but security needs to be more prominent.
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CERT NZ honoured to chair new Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network

Mon, 14th May 2018
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CERT NZ says it is a 'huge honour' to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network's inaugural chair.
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Exclusive Interview: Crowdstrike and its partners - it's reciprocal

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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ChannelLife had a chat with CrowdStrike's ANZ channel director about what it has to offer their partners, and what its partners can offer them.
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70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated

Sat, 28th Apr 2018
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A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint's human-centric security strategy.