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“As revolutionary as the Internet” - Oracle CTO unveils new autonomous database
Hyperscale

“As revolutionary as the Internet” - Oracle CTO unveils new autonomous database

Oracle's Larry Ellison introduces new cloud database, claiming it's as revolutionary as the Internet. Takes aim at Amazon's offering.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences
Marketing Technologies

New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences

The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation's cybersecurity technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime
Partner Programmes

EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime

We were able to catch up with two of Continuum's executives after its sold out European Partner day - they both see danger ahead for SMBs.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
The importance of knowing your data to be secure
Disaster Recovery

The importance of knowing your data to be secure

Risk comes from a range of different places; internal, external and increasingly through technologies like cloud.

By Commvault • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks

Check Point partners with IPSec to offer 24x7 SOC services, expanding its security portfolio against Gen V cyber attacks and enhancing enterprise protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries
Malware

Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries

With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Malware

REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles
Cartech

Ericsson & Argus Cyber Security embark on security collaboration for connected vehicles

Argus Cyber Security and Ericsson will provide intelligence-based cybersecurity to connected vehicles and automakers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech
DataCentre infrastructure

CyberSecurity Malaysia boosts server security with PSSC Labs tech

CyberSecurity Malaysia has chosen US-based big data firm PSSC Labs to help secure the massive amount of cyber forensic data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge
Digital Signage

IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge

Cybercrime experts from 23 countries gathered in Vienna for INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge, simulating an IoT-based cyber attack on a bank.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?
EduTech

Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?

A slamming report found 1 in 4 UK councils experienced a security breach in the last 5 years and more than half didn't even report the incident.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Assessing the rising threat of encrypted tunnels
Endpoint Protection

Assessing the rising threat of encrypted tunnels

Venafi senior technical manager Nick Hunter takes a look at five key threats posed by encrypted tunnel attacks.

By Nick Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader
Email Security

Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Malware

United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months
Malware

New advisory platform finds 41m PDFs part of a cyberattack in last 3 months

Barracuda announced the availability of its new platform that provides advanced threat trends in real time - along with some shocking findings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?
Cybersecurity

Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?

The Winter Olympics recently fell victim to a cyberattack which seemed to be just a disruption, but this expert says there could be more behind it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Breach Prevention

Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked

Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

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