About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 193
Enable launches free Wi-Fi in Christchurch city centre
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Fibre broadband provider, Enable, and the Christchurch City Council have launched their new Christchurch Free Wi-Fi service in the central city.
Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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supply chain
Trend Micro blocked over 33.6 million cloud email threats in 2021, a 101% increase, proving email as a top point of entry for cyber attacks, says the company.
Vulnerable APIs costing businesses billions every year
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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api
Large companies are particularly vulnerable to the security risks associated with exposed or unprotected APIs as they accelerate digital transformation.
Global 5G subscriptions to top one billion by the end of 2022
Tue, 28th Jun 2022
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iot
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ericsson
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partners
Global 5G subscriptions are predicted to pass the one billion milestone by the end of 2022, according to a new report.
Zscaler, AWS accelerate onramp to the cloud with zero trust
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Zscaler has announced an extension to its relationship with Amazon Web Services, as well as innovations built on Zscaler's Zero Trust architecture.
Aqua Security, CIS create software supply chain security guide
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Aqua Securityand the Center for Internet Security have together released the industry's first formal guidelines for software supply chain security.
Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.
Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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uc
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ddos
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multi-cloud
Telstra and F5 join forces to enhance their services and solutions, offering customers leading digital experiences.
Consumers want personalisation, but don't trust brands with their data
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly.
Significant security concerns resulting from open source software ubiquity
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Widespread use of open source software in app development poses significant security risks, says Snyk and The Linux Foundation.
Microsoft expands APAC Enabler Mentorship Program
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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nfp
Microsoft expands its APAC Enabler Program, launching the APAC Enabler Mentorship Program to support employability of people with disabilities in Asia Pacific.
Netskope announces zero trust network access updates
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Customers can now apply zero trust principles across a range of hybrid work security needs, including SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and endpoint devices.
Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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edutech
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iam
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cybersecurity
Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
One in five Aussies never reimbursed for work expenses
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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employment
A new survey has exposed Australian employee job dissatisfaction, with many being left out of pocket for work expenses.
Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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crm
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uc
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martech
A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.
Australia worst in the world for mobile app threats
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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casb
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cybersecurity
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lookout
Australia is the country with the highest percentage of mobile app threats detected, according to new research.
Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.
New survey uncovers critical OT security challenges
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
While industrial control environments continue to be a target for cyber criminals, there are widespread gaps in industrial security.
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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cartech
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.
Palo Alto Networks named Google Cloud technology partner of the year for security
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks was recognised for helping organisations rapidly transform security operations for future success.