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Without being on the network, bad actors can’t achieve their nefarious goals. The combination of technologies enabling the introduction and implementation of access control policies for corporate infrastructure by devices in the control of users (people) or device-to-device communication (IoT) is known as Network Access Control.

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Ivanti looks to a brighter future with MobileIron and Pulse Secure acquisitions
Malware

Ivanti looks to a brighter future with MobileIron and Pulse Secure acquisitions

Ivanti acquires MobileIron and Pulse Secure to provide intelligent and secure experiences across all devices in the 'everywhere enterprise'.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
NetMotion announces SASE platform leveraging Microsoft Azure
Software-as-a-Service

NetMotion announces SASE platform leveraging Microsoft Azure

NetMotion announces the general availability of its new SASE platform, designed for remote connectivity and 5G, now hosted on Microsoft Azure.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Data leakage concerns dominate cloud security perceptions - Bitglass report
Firewalls

Data leakage concerns dominate cloud security perceptions - Bitglass report

IT and security professionals are concerned about the security of the public cloud, with data leakage being a top concern, according to a Bitglass report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2020
Financial firms exposing data through mismanaged access controls - Varonis
Firewalls

Financial firms exposing data through mismanaged access controls - Varonis

Almost two-thirds of the analysed firms leave more than 1000 sensitive files open for every employee to access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
APAC network access control market growing rapidly
Firewalls

APAC network access control market growing rapidly

Network access control revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is estimated to reach US$709 million in 2024, according to GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work
Unified Communications

The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work

As Australian businesses return to work, Thomas Duryea Logicalis offers a smart workspace solution, powered by Cisco Meraki, to ensure safety and compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Security on the edge: Fortinet embraces the new normal
Malware

Security on the edge: Fortinet embraces the new normal

Cornelius Mare, Fortinet ANZ Director, Security Solutions, discusses the challenges of securing network edges in the post-COVID-19 world.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
One Identity & Ping Identity join forces on identity management
Firewalls

One Identity & Ping Identity join forces on identity management

The partnership brings together Ping Identity's access management technology with One Identity's identity governance and administration (IGA) technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Gartner recognises Pulse Secure for Zero Trust Network Access solution
Malware

Gartner recognises Pulse Secure for Zero Trust Network Access solution

Pulse Secure recognised by Gartner for its Zero Trust Network Access solution, providing secure connectivity to applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Pulse Secure extends support for WFH initiatives with Pulse Cares program
Firewalls

Pulse Secure extends support for WFH initiatives with Pulse Cares program

Pulse Secure extends its Pulse Cares program to support customers' work from home initiatives and online business services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Extreme Networks touts cloud management as 'new normal'
Firewalls

Extreme Networks touts cloud management as 'new normal'

Extreme Networks urges organisations to embrace the 'new normal' of remote working and online learning, with the help of its ExtremeCloud IQ platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Citrix brings Remote PC Access solution to the cloud
Virtualisation

Citrix brings Remote PC Access solution to the cloud

Citrix extends Remote PC Access to the cloud, offering businesses a secure and efficient remote working solution without the need for a VPN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Network access control market boosted by remote work trend
Firewalls

Network access control market boosted by remote work trend

Remote work is driving the network access control market, with the sector expected to grow from USD $1.35 billion in 2019 to USD $2.21 billion by 2024.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Remote working in a time of crisis
Firewalls

Remote working in a time of crisis

As COVID-19 reshapes network traffic, organisations are scrambling to manage the surge in remote working. VPNs and performance monitoring become critical.

By Tom Caldwell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Three ways to protect your business in the cloud
Firewalls

Three ways to protect your business in the cloud

A modern BYO-anything workforce means more access points, hidden apps and hurdles to secure across the organisation.

By Lindsay Brown • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Pulse Secure offers free remote access software to firms in midst of Coronavirus
Firewalls

Pulse Secure offers free remote access software to firms in midst of Coronavirus

Pulse Secure is offering organizations means to quickly obtain Free PCS software licenses for 90-day use by their Asia Pacific-based employees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices
Firewalls

Forescout updates security platform to support more high-risk devices

Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Pulse Secure launches new access management and threat mitigation features
Malware

Pulse Secure launches new access management and threat mitigation features

Pulse Secure aims to enable enterprise and service provider organisations to progress Zero Trust security and mitigate hybrid IT risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019

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