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How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach
Cloud Access Security Broker

How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach

The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Creating a strong culture of security within organisations
Firewalls

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report
Malware

Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report

New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture
Firewalls

Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture

Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
ExtraHop reveals methods used by attackers in SUNBURST breach
Supply Chain

ExtraHop reveals methods used by attackers in SUNBURST breach

ExtraHop's report on the SolarWinds breach reveals cyber-attackers' methods of evading detection, including redirecting traditional detection methods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021
Malware

Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021

Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.

By Stas Protassov • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here's what your peers say
Cybersecurity

How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here's what your peers say

Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework
Malware

Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework

In a digitally transformed world and dynamic new environment, static trust can never be assumed. Zero trust security is at the heart of this mindset.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner
Supply Chain

40% of boards will have dedicated cybersecurity committees by 2025 — Gartner

Surge in dedicated cybersecurity committees expected as boards aim to address increasing digital risk, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Jan 2021
Five big security questions facing CISOs
Virtual Private Networks

Five big security questions facing CISOs

CISOs worldwide face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. Questions on risk, efficiency, duration, and solutions arise. #cybersecurity.

By Jonathan Andresen • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021
How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Crypto

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

By Daniel Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report
AI Security

SMEs treading water against 'endless volley' of cyber-attacks — report

SMEs overwhelmed by cyber-attacks, resort to outsourcing threat mitigation, says new report from Cynet. 63% feel at higher risk than larger companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
App security not keeping up with rapid development — Radware
Multi-cloud

App security not keeping up with rapid development — Radware

Organizations worldwide are struggling to maintain consistent application security, exacerbated by new architectures and API adoption, says Radware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer
Firewalls

Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StorageCraft on the security challenges of 2020

StorageCraft's sales engineer, Gerard Burgess, shares insights on cybersecurity challenges and navigating the new year in a TechDay interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys
Multi-cloud

Worldwide cybersecurity spending to increase 10% in 2021 — Canalys

This will contribute to a swelling of the valuation of the cybersecurity market, which is set to reach $60.2 billion this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021
APAC secure content management market to hit $2.2 billion by 2024
Unified Communications

APAC secure content management market to hit $2.2 billion by 2024

APAC's secure content management market is set to reach $2.2bn by 2024, fuelled by cloud-based deployments and the rise in cyber threats, says Frost - Sullivan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersafety stories

Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks

The NZX has been criticized by the FMA for being ill-prepared for cyber-attacks and outages, failing to meet its obligations as a market operator.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2021