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Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps
Customer Experience

Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps

Organisations are turning to multicloud and cloud-native architectures, yet struggle with managing them due to overwhelming data and increasing complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
Customer Experience

NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness

NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security
Firewalls

Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security

Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Ensuring security without compromising privacy
Data Protection

Ensuring security without compromising privacy

Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.

By George Moawad • 9 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats

Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Sophos leads in IDC MarketScape's cybersecurity assessments
Firewalls

Sophos leads in IDC MarketScape's cybersecurity assessments

UK cybersecurity firm Sophos earns top marks in IDC MarketScape's assessments and named a Leader in endpoint security solutions for small and midsize businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia

Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
Network Infrastructure

A proactive approach to cyber and physical security

Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
Privileged Access Management

Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities

Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
Virtualisation

Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Firewalls

Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules
Phishing

eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules

A quarter of all eCommerce retailers face a decrease in email deliverability due to failure in meeting the DMARC policy criteria set by Yahoo and Google, warns a study by EasyDMARC.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report
Cloud Security

Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report

Sysdig was lauded as a 'Strong Performer' in the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of Customer for Cloud Security Posture Management Tools, earning top ratings based on customer feedback.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
Malware

Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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