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The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Firewalls

The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution

Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.

By Ilan Rubin • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CrowdStrike?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, discusses its key products and offerings in an interview with TechDay. Find out more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats
Partner Programmes

SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats

Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
75% of IT execs 'worried' about being targeted in cyber-attack
Partner Programmes

75% of IT execs 'worried' about being targeted in cyber-attack

Over 75% of IT execs fear a cyber-attack within the next six months, prompting 91% of SMBs to consider switching IT providers, according to ConnectWise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2
Malware

Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2

Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
InternetNZ tackles increased cyberattacks with new partnership
Cybersecurity

InternetNZ tackles increased cyberattacks with new partnership

InternetNZ and Medical IT Advisors have joined forces to combat increased cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
How security awareness training can safeguard companies from cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity

How security awareness training can safeguard companies from cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity incidents are increasing, but many companies fail to provide security awareness training, leaving employees vulnerable to attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
Acronis announces new security endpoint solution
Malware

Acronis announces new security endpoint solution

Acronis launches new integrated solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 15, combining data protection and cybersecurity.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass
Cybersecurity

Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass

Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training
Cybersecurity

Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training

Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Hybrid & Remote Work

Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired

The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them
Distributed Denial of Service

Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond

Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
The 4 barriers to overcome to successfully migrate to cloud
Digital Transformation

The 4 barriers to overcome to successfully migrate to cloud

Cloud adoption in APAC can be a challenge for lagging companies, but Accenture reveals four concepts to overcome barriers.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities

The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Breach Prevention

New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020

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