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Data leaks: How you can most effectively protect your client's data
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Data leaks: How you can most effectively protect your client's data

Exclusive Networks' Jonathan Odria explains why a robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution could have stopped the 'Panama Papers' from leaking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Is any network 100% safe? Tips for hardening cyber defences
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Is any network 100% safe? Tips for hardening cyber defences

With the evolving tech landscape, it is almost impossible to guarantee network security - here are some tips for hardening cyber defences.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Accelerate your business with this rapidly growing solution
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Accelerate your business with this rapidly growing solution

This solution has skyrocketed in popularity, providing substantial growth for businesses that have adopted it.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
New opportunity arises for partners in the channel
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New opportunity arises for partners in the channel

With Australia's commitment to invest significantly in cyber security, the time is right to focus on your client's security requirements.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016

Global Stories

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats
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INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats

CSOs face mounting pressure to secure fluid data centers against evolving threats, balancing access with robust protection.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ
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Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ

Cyber security firm Fortinet is seeking education partners in Australia and New Zealand to roll out its network security academy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Fortinet data center security effectiveness near perfect, report finds
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Fortinet data center security effectiveness near perfect, report finds

Fortinet has achieved a near-perfect 99.9% rating in NSS Labs' latest data centre Intrusion Prevention System test, excelling in both security and value.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Data loss prevention tools: What you need to know NOW
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Data loss prevention tools: What you need to know NOW

Your datacenter is a target. For hackers, for opportunists, for professional criminals and for rogue operators. Why?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition
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Fortinet enters SIEM market with US$28m acquisition

Fortinet strengthens its security prowess with a strategic US$28m AccelOps buy, delving into the booming SIEM market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies
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For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies

It's your job as the security professional at your company to prevent the loss of critical or sensitive data - here's some advice.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond
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Securing the digital student: BYOD, IoT and beyond

Schools must navigate IoT and BYOD security maze to protect networks from emerging cyber threats, says tech expert.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover
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Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what ransomware is and gives you ten tips to keep your data and applications from being held for ransom.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Security strategy: Protecting email is essential
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Security strategy: Protecting email is essential

​It's a fact of life. Most hacks, data breaches and malware intrusions start with a simple email, which is why protecting email is essential.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel
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A new security fabric from Fortinet: Opportunities for the channel

Security in the headlines equates to opportunities in the channel. Andrew Khan from Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business
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Duo reaps big returns from new office; services business

The opening of an Auckland office is reaping big returns for Duo, with the new PS Duo services business also seeing 'stratospheric' growth.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
$22.2 million for a national CERT: What does it mean for your school?
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$22.2 million for a national CERT: What does it mean for your school?

How can your school benefit from New Zealand's proposed Computer Emergency Response Team and what can you do to ensure its success?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?
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Upgrades: Too much trouble, too expensive or too important to ignore?

The easiest, most effective and least damaging method of protecting your school's digital assets is to not get compromised in the first place.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016