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Verizon provides 7 trends driving IT transformation in 2018

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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​Already we're breaking into November with December not far behind – where has the year gone? Verizon has provided key trends for the year ahead.
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'Alarming' lack of privileged account security awareness in DevOps

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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DevOps environments are facing an 'alarming' lack of security planning and potentially serious knowledge gaps, a CyberArk survey warns.
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Interview: Okta on identity management & single source cloud control

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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Graham Pearson is leading Okta's identity management revolution in Australia, from kitchen table start-up to a major player securing companies' cloud access.
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Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.
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How to simplify your network's security through one platform

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Simplify your network security with closed-loop solutions, handle mobile workforces, IoT, and the cloud. Experts say it's vital as attack surfaces grow.
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Endpoint, IAM and managed services among winners in soaring security spend market

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Endpoint security IAM and vulnerability management are set to dominate security software spend this year as overall security spend jumps 10.3%.
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McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity's future at MPOWER

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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McAfee MPOWER conference in Las Vegas focuses on the future of cybersecurity and the need for talent efficiency.
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Exclusive: Duo business booms on back of heightened security demand

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Kiwi distributor Duo is logging triple digit growth as demand for security soars. So how can resellers capitalise on the booming security market?.
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IT security increasingly becoming a board-level issue

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Daniel Crnkovic, Content Security general manager talks about the changing business attitudes surrounding IT cybersecurity.
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NZ fares well in Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report - but threats still lurk

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report has shown that New Zealand has fared relatively well in avoiding malware.
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Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.
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INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.
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Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
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Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
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Scared of the cloud? Here's why you should embrace it, not fear it

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Many organizations fear security breaches and cyber attacks in the cloud, hindering their adoption of data cloud services, says Teradata.
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Plenty more phish in the sea: 1.4 million of them each month, says Webroot

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Over 1.3 million unique phishing sites are being created monthly, becoming more targeted and harder to detect, according to Webroot.
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Addressing cybersecurity transparency for stronger protection

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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cloud services
Security firm Aleron says that cybersecurity management is a complex problem and transparency can result in even more ambiguity.
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6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
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Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
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Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.