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Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act
Microsoft

Enterprise database security the answer to complying with the POPI Act

Over 30 million South Africans have had their personal information leaked online, in the biggest breach of its kind in the country's history.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Forcepoint appoints new CISO to 'protect the human point'
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint appoints new CISO to 'protect the human point'

Forcepoint appoints new CISO to lead user and data protection program, compliance, and certification for security offerings and partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Japanese firms face 'Night of the Devil' after ransom wiper attacks
Malware

Japanese firms face 'Night of the Devil' after ransom wiper attacks

Japanese firms are reeling from a spate of 'Night of the Devil' cyberattacks, with a new wiper masking as ransomware.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Cloud Distribution brings deception tech to local market with TrapX deal
Cybersecurity

Cloud Distribution brings deception tech to local market with TrapX deal

Cloud Distribution partners with TrapX to bring high-grade deception security tech to Asia Pacific, promising a strategic edge in cyber defence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC
Data Protection

Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC

A huge number of Asian companies now need to understand the nuts and bolts of the GDPR and quickly figure out a path to compliance.

By Rana Gupta • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS
Cartech

How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat
Malware

The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat

When you consider that we often only see one or two software supply-chain attacks in a year, eight in the last ten months is a veritable deluge!.

By Nick FitzGerald • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation
Cybersecurity

74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation

An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Research finds UK's top organisations leaving doors open to cybercrime
Digital Transformation

Research finds UK's top organisations leaving doors open to cybercrime

It's crucial that other organisations don't follow suit by ensuring their digital attack surface is constantly monitored, kept under control & secure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Cisco

Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud

Large data logs are important for organisations to be able to store, process & analyse as much data as possible in order to improve threat visibility.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool
Hack

Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool

An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
400 attacks per day: Behind Australia's growing DDoS attack surface
Distributed Denial of Service

400 attacks per day: Behind Australia's growing DDoS attack surface

The largest DDoS attack targeting Australia in 2017 is around 228 Gbps in June and almost 80% of the DDoS attacks seen in Australia are under 2 Gbps.

By Arbor Networks • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Firewalls

Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce
Mobile Device Management

The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​
Malware

Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable 'Azure Acceleration Kit'
Disaster Recovery

Tech Data and Microsoft offer invaluable 'Azure Acceleration Kit'

There are an almost infinite number of complications that can corrupt data and cripple modern businesses - Tech Data says Azure is the answer.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Understanding post-breach threat detection in the digital era
Firewalls

Understanding post-breach threat detection in the digital era

Cyber security is the top concern for businesses in Southeast Asia as the region becomes the top target for cyber attackers, according to a report by Mandiant.

By Francis Teo • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017