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Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Malware

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

Global Stories

Why security must be a priority in the software development process
Application Security

Why security must be a priority in the software development process

Developers prioritize new features over security, with just 14% considering it when coding, according to a report by Evans Data.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war
Malware

Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war

As the world watches the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, it's difficult to think about normal business operations.

By Katie Teitler • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Interview: Mindshift - the Kiwi firm putting the 'people' back in cybersecurity
Hybrid & Remote Work

Interview: Mindshift - the Kiwi firm putting the 'people' back in cybersecurity

Employees should be a priority in cybersecurity education, says Mindshift director Melonie Cole. The company works with businesses to educate about cyber risks.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Australians ignoring cybersecurity policies in favour of productivity
Cybersecurity

Australians ignoring cybersecurity policies in favour of productivity

Despite increased cybersecurity awareness, many Australian remote workers are ignoring policies for productivity, risking corporate data, Trend Micro reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Organisations' cybersecurity readiness for new regulations still low - ESET
Malware

Organisations' cybersecurity readiness for new regulations still low - ESET

Across all countries surveyed, prioritisation was identified as the biggest organisational cybersecurity challenge (20%).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky
Identity and Access Management

Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky

Kaspersky's Global Privacy Report 2018 reveals that 39.2% of users trade private data for increased safety, with many freely sharing social media details.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training
Data Loss Prevention

Gartner names Proofpoint leader in security training

Gartner recognises Proofpoint as a leader in security training for the sixth year, highlighting the company's top-notch solutions in cybersecurity awareness.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features
Phishing

Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features

Proofpoint launches adaptive security controls to dynamically isolate URLs and personalised training features, boosting protection and user education efficacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks
Email Security

Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks

Mimecast's State of Email Security report shows a 67% rise in impersonation attacks since 2018. Phishing and ransomware remain major threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Opinion

Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough

From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.

By Phil Kernick • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Phishing

Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime
Firewalls

Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime

It's now all about technology: Move away from the notion that having a single security device at the edge will make you secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

NZ firms pick up the pace on cybersecurity savviness
Malware

NZ firms pick up the pace on cybersecurity savviness

Half of New Zealand businesses are ignorant of the dangers posed by cyber attacks, according to a survey by Kordia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses
EduTech

Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives
Health Technologies

Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives

New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017