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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Cloud Security

McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
McAfee partner awards: Ingram, Exclusive and Dimension Data win big
Partner Programmes

McAfee partner awards: Ingram, Exclusive and Dimension Data win big

McAfee honours Ingram Micro, Exclusive Networks Singapore, and Dimension Data at the 2017 Channel Partner Awards for APAC and ANZ at its Sydney summit.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Tenable launches cybersecurity focused partner program
Security Information and Event Management

Tenable launches cybersecurity focused partner program

The new ecosystem includes a series of new and enhanced integrations across an initial set of featured partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​
Malware

Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​

Ever heard of Bad Rabbit? It's the newest form of ransomware causing havoc in Eastern Europe that could be coming your way soon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Cisco & McAfee collaborate on open security platform
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Cisco & McAfee collaborate on open security platform

A collaboration between Cisco and McAfee will share security incident and contextual information in real time in an effort to detect and stop threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity's future at MPOWER
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McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity's future at MPOWER

McAfee MPOWER conference in Las Vegas focuses on the future of cybersecurity and the need for talent efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
McAfee embeds deep learning & AI into enterprise security offerings
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McAfee embeds deep learning & AI into enterprise security offerings

Through human-machine teaming and an open and interoperable cybersecurity platform, McAfee proves 'Together is power'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Data Protection

98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Faceliker Trojan leads the malware race in Q2
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Faceliker Trojan leads the malware race in Q2

Rogue Facebook likers and script-based malware featured at the top of McAfee's latest Quarterly Threats Report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
AWS launches 'Macie', its newest machine learning security service
Data Protection

AWS launches 'Macie', its newest machine learning security service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has welcomed the newest addition to its portfolio, a machine learning security service called Amazon Macie.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Human-machine teaming a key ingredient for success in security operations centres
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Human-machine teaming a key ingredient for success in security operations centres

71% of advanced SOCs were able to close breach incident investigations in less than a week. 37% closed investigations in fewer than 24 hours.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services
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Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services

Pure-play cybersecurity giant has signed on with Australian-based managed security services provider Nexon Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Malware

Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Exclusive: McAfee channel boss on why the future's looking good for the new McAfee
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Exclusive: McAfee channel boss on why the future's looking good for the new McAfee

McAfee is bullish about its future following its split from Intel, and in an IoT, cloud world, as channel boss Jagdish Mahapatra tells ChannelLife.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Malware

In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination

Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Stories from other regions

Duo and McAfee come together to celebrate new partnership
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Duo and McAfee come together to celebrate new partnership

The Kiwi channel turned out last week to hear about the opportunities presented through Duo's recent signing of McAfee.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
UPDATED: Duo adds McAfee to security portfolio in exclusive NZ deal
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UPDATED: Duo adds McAfee to security portfolio in exclusive NZ deal

Duo's Kendra Ross outlines the opportunities for resellers in the wake of the distributor's exclusive distribution deal with McAfee.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017