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Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
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Every second counts: The importance of incident response

Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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As the risk of data breaches are not going away anytime soon, and effective incident responses have become paramount.
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Phishing scams – a deep dive into this year's cyber attack trends

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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There's no doubt email is the number one vector used to initiate attacks on organisations, and of those email attacks, phishing is king.
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon be part of AT&T

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon become part of AT&T as the companies agreed to an acquisition deal worth an undisclosed amount.
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2018 sees surge in encrypted attacks, malware & ransomware

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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The surges are leading experts to warn businesses that they will need every security tool in their toolbox to keep threats at bay.
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.
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IDC - APAC's security services vendor Leaders and Players

Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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IDC has released the results of its 2018 APAC vendor assessments for managed security services and threat lifecycle services.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gemalto on GDPR and the evolving security channel

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Senior director of data protection services Gary Marsden talks about whether we were prepared for GDPR and how the channel going through a transition.
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Interxion releases Key Guardian to secure the keys to the castle

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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Interxion has released an encryption key management service that works to simplify data protection across private, hybrid & multi-cloud environments.
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SailPoint forms board-level committee to drive cyber risk resiliency

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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SailPoint forms Cybersecurity Committee to enhance company's security posture and address rising cyber threats, with a board-level focus on risk.
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Microsoft report: Cyber attacks cost Australia $29b

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
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Six steps to boosting your security posture this EOFY

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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By following these six key steps, organisations can better protect themselves and ensure their underlying IT infrastructure is as secure as possible.
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Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.
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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
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Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
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By the numbers: Cybercrime's trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.
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Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
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Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With Asia Pacific facing 40% of global ransomware threats, digital extortion is evolving beyond ransomware, putting the manufacturing sector at high risk.
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Research - Market pressures causing MSPs to cut corners

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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New research reveals MSPs struggling to keep pace with the changing market face significant hurdles in the race to market share and grow profitably.