Flexera stories - Page 2
Survey reveals cloud IT asset visibility crucial to cut costs
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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The general consensus is that IT executives remain extremely concerned about the visibility of applications deployed in the cloud.
Equifax and its 143m customers just the ‘first known victims’
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Equifax breach reveals well-known vulnerability, patch available long before attack, says Flexera. More hacks likely to come.
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.
Former channel manager takes on Flexera ANZ director role
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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job moves
Flexera Software has promoted its former APAC channel alliances manager, Hugh Darvall, to the role of director of sales for Australia and New Zealand.
Don’t boil the ocean: Taking the sting out of software license audits
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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software
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licensing
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Software audits have become even more complicated as businesses now need to track software in complex environments, like the cloud.
In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination
Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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patching
While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.
Weekly AU security roundup: Hackers speak out, CyberArk, unpatched software and Yahoo’s CEO
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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Nuix got the inside word from cyber hackers themselves about what they do, and why they do it. 50% of hackers change their attack methods for every target.
The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
The average private user has 63 programs on their PC from 21 different vendors. 7% of those are at the end of their life, meaning they're not patched.
Australia’s vulnerabilities unmasked as survey reveals top unpatched & old programs
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
The average private user has 77 programs on their PC and 7.1% of those are at the end of their life (EOL) and no longer patched by the vendor.
IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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iot security
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iot
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The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.
Software vulnerability management: How ‘intelligence’ helps reduce the attack surface
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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While CSOs probably don’t need to be reminded of the extensive damage that can be inflicted through vulnerabilities, the numbers speak for themselves.
Flexera Software joins the ranks in ESET's Technology Alliance partner programme
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Flexera Software is now part of ESET's Technology Alliance, a partner programme designed to bring partners and customers together for IT security.
Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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operating systems
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Flexera Software says it's good news and bad news for both Australian Windows users and cybersecurity, as users adopt - and yet ignore - patches.
Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that’s worth a pound of cure
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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meteorology
A recent cyberattack on the BBC, the New York Times & MSN saw tens of thousands of computers potentially exposed to hacker threats through online ads.
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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flexera
As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
Collaboration to enable on-demand, usage-based licensing in the cloud
Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
Flexera Software recently announced they are collaborating with Microsoft Azure to enable Thinkbox Software to add more services.
Aussie PC users patching software vulnerabilities, but big challenges still remain
Wed, 4th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
A recent study by Flexera Software had mixed results for Australia’s PC users - is the software on your PC safe?.
Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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enterprise security
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
Optimising software assets
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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Optimising software assets in New Zealand: MSPs help firms navigate the complex SaaS landscape, enhancing ROI and compliance, says Flexera expert.