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Can Australia's infrastructure keep up with the rise of the flexible economy?
Storage

Can Australia's infrastructure keep up with the rise of the flexible economy?

A key challenge in the digitally-led flexible economy is the need for scalable infrastructure that can keep up with business data demands.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Australia's Ransomware Action Plan a major step forward for cybercrime prevention
Malware

Australia's Ransomware Action Plan a major step forward for cybercrime prevention

Australia takes a bold step in cybercrime prevention with its Ransomware Action Plan, aiming to curb ransomware attacks that cost the economy AUD $33 billion.

By Forcepoint • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

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Unlocking business success with data-driven leadership
Data Analytics

Unlocking business success with data-driven leadership

Just a quarter of companies report that they achieved their goals of forging a data culture and creating a data-driven organisation. Why?.

By Scott Castle • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Breach Prevention

What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?

Let's consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

By George Tsoukas • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
The four key elements to building business resiliency with technology
Cloud Services

The four key elements to building business resiliency with technology

To survive over the last 18 months, businesses have become familiar with adapting rapidly and implementing new processes, technology, and ways of working.

By Matthew Bertram • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Four ways an infrastructure-as-a-service approach accelerates business speed
Network Infrastructure

Four ways an infrastructure-as-a-service approach accelerates business speed

Over the last 18 months, technology has enabled businesses to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions, innovate and grow.

By Adrian Iannessa • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace
Desktop-as-a-Service

Why IT needs smarter cloud security in the age of the hybrid workplace

IT and security professionals face increasing complexity and threats. Smarter security solutions and automation can help ease the burden.

By Anurag Kahol • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Why the biggest cyber-attacks go undetected
DevOps

Why the biggest cyber-attacks go undetected

Data breaches and cyber-attacks are not as quick and exciting as portrayed on screen. In reality, they unfold over months and require correlation to detect.

By Eyal Arazi • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
A single source of truth: The future of the construction industry
Risk & Compliance

A single source of truth: The future of the construction industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened risk for the construction industry, making software solutions crucial for reducing disputes.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs
Fintech

Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs

The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.

By Cary Lockwood • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
How credentials became an attacker's easiest target
Identity and Access Management

How credentials became an attacker's easiest target

Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Zero Trust means strong, frictionless PAM and other controls
Malware

Zero Trust means strong, frictionless PAM and other controls

Imagine an organisation's information infrastructure as something like a bank's safe deposit box service, with security guards on the door.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Be a “PAMbassador” and help your workmates be cyber smart
Privileged Access Management

Be a “PAMbassador” and help your workmates be cyber smart

If you are an IT or cybersecurity professional with PAM experience, being a PAMbassador could benefit both your organization and your career.

By Andrew McAllister • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security
Malware

Tech infrastructure diversity holds key to better security

The spate of high profile ransomware incidents this year has halted operations across business and critical infrastructures alike.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
How to choose the right strategy for a data migration
Unified Communications

How to choose the right strategy for a data migration

Every migration requires careful strategy, thoughtful planning, a detailed migration checklist, and communication throughout.

By Brad Rosairo • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?
Breach Prevention

Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?

8 million police files were deleted in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, impacting 175,000 criminal court cases. How did this happen?.

By Rachael Greaves • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
A holistic approach to MDM for security and productive gains
Mobile Device Management

A holistic approach to MDM for security and productive gains

Quality device management, from the cloud, has become paramount for ensuring business productivity and continuity.

By Martin McGregor • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

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