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The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Security firm NSFOCUS launches in Australia; signs Aquion as distributor

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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NSFOCUS has moved into Australia and says it is 'uniquely placed' to protect against cyber attacks from China.
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Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.
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WatchGuard's global reseller survey finds ransomware top customer fear for 2017

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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A global survey by WatchGuard has shown that more than 80% of resellers believe their customers are most worried about ransomware and its effects.
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Fortinet targets MSSPs with new partner program

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Fortinet has launched a new program for MSSPs which it says will help partners accelerate profitability and increase leadership.
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Done and dusted: DNA Connect stamps deal with Radware

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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The companies affirm this partnership will open the door for enterprise and public sectors to consume Radware's services more easily.
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Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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Australia amongst top 10 for high-risk URLs – and most of those are for phishing

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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'Polymorphism' was the word of 2016, which describes each instance as unique and undetectable by traditional signature-based security approaches.
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Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.
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SonicWall report: Cybersecurity is not a battle of attrition, it's an arms race

Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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2017 SonicWall Annual Threat Report reveals rise in ransomware, IoT, and encrypted traffic, posing new challenges to cybersecurity professionals.
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Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.
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UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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UK-based cyber security and risk mitigation provider NCC Group has opened a new office in Singapore as the company continues worldwide expansion.
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Nobody is invincible: Datto reveals the facts behind APAC MSP ransomware report

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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A new report by Datto reveals that 85% of managed service providers in the APAC region have experienced a ransomware attack in the past year.
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Dicker Data expands security play with Trend Micro deal

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Dicker Data has upped its security play, signing a distie deal with Trend Micro as the vendor seeks increased mid-market and enterprise penetration.
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inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio

Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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inTechnology has added Core Security to its local portfolio in a move it says will help make resellers 'even more valuable to their end users'.
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Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
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DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds

Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
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The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.
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Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Datto ANZ regional director James Bergl talks about backup and disaster recovery, how channel partners help drive protection for customers.
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Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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McAfee's CTO highlights the urgent need to reimagine cyber-defences amid escalating threats in our connected world.