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Global Stories

Internet of Things

This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'

Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

Data Protection

Cybersecurity and video surveillance – threats, vulnerabilities and best practices

Axis Communications shares its insights on how changing regulations are affecting companies' data collection and protection practices.

By Steven Kenny • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

Partner Programmes

Vectra AI appoints Dee Clinton as head of partner sales

Vectra AI also announced the signing of Netpoleon as Asia-Pacific distributor and partnerships with SecureWare and InPhySec.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Cloud Security

nCipher launches HSM-as-a-Service for organisations adopting cloud-first strategies

nShield-as-a-Service is ideal for cloud-first strategies, selective cloud migration, or adding HSM capacity to handle workload spikes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Malware

Number of attacked medical devices declines globally, but not in APAC - Kaspersky

Global cyber attacks on medical devices have dropped since the WannaCry ransomware, but the Asia Pacific region sees no such decline, warns Kaspersky.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Partner Programmes

Proofpoint integrates people-centric protection with Okta's Identity Cloud

The partnership aims to bolster the security posture for organisations' very attacked people (VAPs) by applying additional adaptive security controls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Security Information and Event Management

Illusive Networks joins LogRhythm technology alliance partner program

The resulting integration will provide real-time, post-breach threat detection while enhancing and automating incident response.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Firewalls

Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff

This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky

Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019

Platform-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel

In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019

Cybersecurity

ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake

Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019

Security Information and Event Management

Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives

Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

Cybersecurity

Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

Cybersecurity

Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools

The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Businesses feel they need AI to respond to cyber-threats - Capgemini

Businesses are rapidly investing in AI for cybersecurity, with 69% believing they can't combat critical threats without it, says Capgemini study.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Risk & Compliance

RSA responds to increasing ANZ regulations with new updates

In response to evolving regulations in Australia and New Zealand, RSA has updated its Archer Suite to bolster data protection and ensure compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Phishing

Phishing leading cause of data breaches across Australia

Phishing is the leading cause of data breaches in Australia, affecting government, finance, and manufacturing sectors, says Carbon Black's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019