About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Stories by Sara - Page 114
Australia facing 'systematic and wilful degradation of human rights online'
Tue, 15th May 2018
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data privacy
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australian government
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privacy awareness week
Digital Rights Watch believes Australians’ human rights are being ‘severely breached’ through the actions of private organisations and governments.
Carbon Black announces HKT as one of its newest MSSP partners
Mon, 14th May 2018
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mssp
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hkt
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carbon black
HKT will use its MSSP status to offer a comprehensive suite of managed security services, including Carbon Black’s Cb Defense and Cb Response.
New cybersecurity partnership to strengthen Japan's automotive market
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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upstream security
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automotive
Upstream Security and Asgent have plans to bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity to Japan’s automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleets.
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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smartphones
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firewalls
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vpns
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
Key takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week: Experts comment
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data protection
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cybersecurity experts from Sophos, Trend Micro, CyberArk, Mimecast, Bitglass & others share their thoughts on privacy and what it means for security.
Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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nz
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domain name commission
The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.
Interview: CyberArk tells why DevOps must adopt 'secure innovation by the numbers'
Mon, 14th May 2018
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application security
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devops
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devsecops
Elizabeth Lawler is CyberArk’s vice president of DevOps Security. She says the DevOps train is unstoppable, but security needs to be more prominent.
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action
Mon, 14th May 2018
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soc
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cyber attacks
The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.
CERT NZ honoured to chair new Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network
Mon, 14th May 2018
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soc
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
CERT NZ says it is a ‘huge honour’ to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network’s inaugural chair.
Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention
Fri, 11th May 2018
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iot security
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forescout technologies
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swift
Businesses that use the SWIFT network must comply with SWIFT’s Customer Security Programme (CSP) or face the risk of attacks.
New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe
Thu, 10th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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data privacy
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realme
RealMe and Trade Me’s Transparency Reporting websites are the first two recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s new Privacy Trust Mark.
Dimension Data NZ & Spark Wholesale to deliver network resilience
Thu, 10th May 2018
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network infrastructure
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dimension data
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network management
Dimension Data and Spark Wholesale have formed a long-term strategic partnership to offer on-demand network and mobility services in New Zealand.
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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power / energy
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datacentre infrastructure
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electricity
The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.
Waikato Uni researcher travels to NATO's cybersecurity hub
Thu, 10th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
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cyber attacks
University of Waikato lecturer examines NATO's approach to deterring cyber attacks, highlighting the need for international norms and cyber resilience.
OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern
Wed, 9th May 2018
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mobile apps
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security vulnerabilities
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pradeo
Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo’s security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.
Eaton's Tofino industrial Ethernet solution gets an update
Wed, 9th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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ethernet
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eaton
Eaton's Tofino enhances industrial net security with fibre optics & new firewall tech, defending critical infrastructure.
Privacy Week interview: Aura Information Security's Peter Bailey
Wed, 9th May 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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aura information security
I spoke to Aura’s general manager Peter Bailey to get his take on Privacy Week, data security, and why privacy is everyone's responsibility.
WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange snaps up contract with US top 10 financial firm
Wed, 9th May 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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whitehawk
WhiteHawk secures a USD $325,000 contract for its 360 Cyber Risk Framework with a top 10 US financial institution, marking a significant milestone.
Want to be NZ's first national CTO? You now have another shot
Wed, 9th May 2018
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cto
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digital strategy
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nz government
The government is still on the hunt for the country’s first chief technology officer after the first round of recruitment proved unsuccessful.
IoT device security is a business responsibility, too
Wed, 9th May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Despite their potential, IoT devices often lack proper security measures, posing significant risks for businesses. ESET emphasises a proactive approach.