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Data protection

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.
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Cyber-risk to critical infrastructure reaches all-time high — report

Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
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New research from Nozomi Networks Labs found that attackers are doubling down on high-value targets and weaponising the software supply chain.
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Three steps to a security-driven network for a stronger security posture

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Distributed workforces and changing environments render traditional network security tools insufficient, requiring a shift to security-driven networking.
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Trend Micro expands XDR capabilities through new platform

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Trend Micro has rolled out new extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities through a new platform called Vision One.
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Check Point launches security gateways to protect SMBs against threats

Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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The range of six gateways sets new standards of protection against the most advanced cyber attacks for SMBs, giving greater ease of deployment and management.
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Verify, and keep verifying: The case for a zero trust framework

Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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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.
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How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.
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Exabeam appoints sales & channel managers for APJ

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Exabeam states that it is seeing 'significant growth in demand' for its SIEM solutions, with a total of four new regional hires in the region year to date.
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Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
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IronNet expands Asia Pacific presence with new strategic partnership

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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IronNet expands in Asia Pacific with strategic partnership with M.Tech to meet growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.
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22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report

Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.
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Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report

Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.
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Vectra and Baidam to offer cybersecurity scholarships for Indigenous peoples

Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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The companies are partnering to provide First Nations' peoples with scholarships, a full education and technical skills.
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WatchGuard releases two new firewall appliances

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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New Firebox M Series appliances provide flexible security for organisations managing the increased shift to remote workforces.
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DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.
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Malwarebytes expands security protection suite for remote workers

Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes has announced the expansion of its protection suite and industry partnerships to incorporate more features to help protect remote workers.
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Operational technology catches up with digital transformation

Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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Asia's energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors are rapidly digitizing operations to remain competitive, driving a greater focus on cybersecurity.
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Malwarebytes expands protection suite, with focus on protecting remote workers

Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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risk & compliance
Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.
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Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.
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The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing

Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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The global economic impact of COVID-19 has changed the Australian manufacturing industry forever, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity measures.