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Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
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Don’t let fear win: saying no to ransomware

Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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Databarracks urges businesses to adopt a non-negotiation stance against ransomware attacks, citing Radiohead's defiance as an inspiring example.
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SecBI makes breakthrough in cybersecurity for SOCs

Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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SecBI has extended its threat detection solution with automated response, an ingredient that has supposedly been missing from the SOAR market.
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DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs

Thu, 16th May 2019
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Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.
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Experian, Audiens team for Italian data insights

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Information services provider Experian and data management firm Audiens are partnering to drive insight from data on the Italian market.
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How ‘thinking small’ can alleviate big security headaches

Fri, 4th Jan 2019
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Microsegmentation is the new ‘east-west’ frontier that looks at all of the network connections an intruder can use to move laterally through your environment.
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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
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Carbon Black announces enhanced cloud security offering

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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Carbon Black unveils Cb ThreatHunter at #CbConnect18 in New York, enhancing cloud security with new threat hunting and incident response features on its PSC.
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Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.
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2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.
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Blurred lines: How counterinsurgent strategies apply to threat hunting

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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Successful counterinsurgency operations depend on thoroughly understanding the environments in which they are being conducted.
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Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
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RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
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Microsoft report: Cyber attacks cost Australia $29b

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
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The weaponisation of AI: how to defend against machine generated cyber attacks

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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The ‘weaponisation’ of AI was predicted to be one of the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2018. Here's how to prepare.
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Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Here’s what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.
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Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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A company’s greatest data security threat isn’t tech-related; it’s a lax workplace culture. Here are four essential steps to fortify your organisation.
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New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
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How top CIOs prevent cyber threats

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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With malicious actors launching increasingly bold attacks, these are the top strategies CISOs use to fend off the danger.