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 119
SAP & Victoria Uni open Next-Gen Lab to bridge tech skills gap
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
digital transformation
#
sap
#
victoria university
The collaboration between SAP and Victoria University (VU) aims to connect students with industry for the next generation of digital expertise.
CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
pam
#
devops
#
apm
CyberArk expands its security suite for MSSPs, allowing them to offer enhanced privileged access protections with a flexible, consumption-based pricing model.
Why you can't afford to ignore data breach legislation
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
data privacy
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Businesses are under more pressure than ever before to keep customer data secure – and they can’t afford to ignore it.
No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
cryptomining
Cryptomining malware is shifting its focus from browsers to endpoints, with XMRig rising in popularity among cybercriminals.
The AI tidal wave is coming, but it won't be as destructive as people think
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
it automation
#
ai
#
new zealand ai forum
New research suggests that AI won't be different to any other tech-driven change, impacting jobs amid economic growth and productivity.
Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
quintessencelabs
#
kasada
#
deception.ai
Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits.
Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
australian government
Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.
You’re invited: Sydney’s 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
risk & compliance
#
anti-terror
Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.
CERT NZ partners with Orange Business Services on comprehensive threat intelligence
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
threat intelligence
#
orange business services
#
cert
CERT NZ and Orange Business Services collaborate in threat intelligence sharing to boost analysis of cyber threat data.
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
#
cybersecurity
#
cyber policy office
#
nz government
New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.
Singtel, SoftBank amongst four major telcos in new cybersecurity alliance
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
#
risk & compliance
#
softbank
#
singtel
Singtel, SoftBank,Etisalat, and Telefónica have banded together to create one of the world’s biggest cybersecurity alliances.
Cloud telephony services market thrives as traditional systems become obsolete
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
#
uc
#
transparency market research
#
cloud telephony
The market for cloud telephony services is expected to reach NZ$5.4 billion by 2026 as they become cheaper to operate than traditional telephony.
Gen V cyber attacks are here, but most firms are 10 years behind, says Check Point
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
#
breach prevention
#
cyber attacks
#
check point software
Security vendor Check Point believes that the age of Gen V cyber threats is now upon us, but organisations’ security defences are 10 years behind.
Carl Jefferys steps up to lead Ruckus Networks ANZ operations
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
#
network infrastructure
#
uc
#
sdn
Ruckus Networks has hired Carl Jefferys to lead its operations in Australia and New Zealand as the company expands its reach in the region.
Jabra launches new headset range with superior call quality & data security in mind
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
#
uc
#
headsets
#
jabra
Jabra Engage sets ‘new standards’ for call quality, security, and the number of staff who can simultaneously use them.
Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
#
cloud services
#
websites
#
malwarebytes
Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.
2.5 billion data records exposed - most from human error
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
#
encryption
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
In 2017, 2.6 billion data records were exposed, mainly due to human error, marking a staggering 580% increase since 2016, Gemalto reports.
All in a day's work: Why hackers hack and how they do it
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
#
hackers
#
nuix
#
social engineering
It can take hackers less than an hour to steal data from an organisation, and most of the time their targets don’t even detect the attacks.
2018 a 'defining year for privacy', says NZ law firm
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
#
data protection
#
data privacy
#
law
2018 is a pivotal year for privacy, says NZ firm Simpson Grierson, as the Privacy Bill progresses through Parliament, aiming to strengthen data protection.
IT decision makers unsure about their security maturity
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
#
siem
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Respondents in APAC put forth highest IT budget allocation to security, but overall executives allocate security less than 10% of their budget.