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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on all things SASE
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on all things SASE

This is our second IT Jam with both Bitglass and Jonathan Andresen, who is the company's senior director of marketing.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users
Malware

Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users

Kaspersky discovers new banking malware that targets mobile users worldwide, with a particular focus on Brazil.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Kaspersky brings threat intelligence to greater number of organisations
Application Programming Interface

Kaspersky brings threat intelligence to greater number of organisations

To make threat research available to a wider number of organisations, Kaspersky continues to develop new functions for its Threat Intelligence Portal.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Sektor to distribute CipherTrace crypto-intelligence solutions in APAC
Crypto

Sektor to distribute CipherTrace crypto-intelligence solutions in APAC

Sektor and CipherTrace bring cryptocurrency intelligence solutions to Asia Pacific market with its Investigate Suite and risk-scoring service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
IBM Security completes industry first with updates to Cloud Pak for Security solution
Malware

IBM Security completes industry first with updates to Cloud Pak for Security solution

IBM Security introduces new capabilities for Cloud Pak for Security, including a data security solution for hybrid cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Interview: How cyber hygiene supports security culture - ThreatQuotient
Cybersecurity

Interview: How cyber hygiene supports security culture - ThreatQuotient

CISOs emphasize the importance of building a strong security culture. ThreatQuotient's Anthony Stitt shares insights on cyber hygiene and threat intelligence.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question
Phishing

Organisations already have the threat intelligence they need, finding it and actioning it is another question

Many organisations struggle to create an effective threat model, but internal threat intelligence data can provide valuable insights.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Securing the enterprise network with Fortinet: Perimeter, core and edges
Firewalls

Securing the enterprise network with Fortinet: Perimeter, core and edges

Fortinet's Jon McGettigan highlights the need for comprehensive, unified security to protect enterprise networks' perimeters, cores, and edges effectively.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches
CompTIA

CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches

CompTIA launches ISAO to help tech solution providers and MSPs access critical cybersecurity threat intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Interview: ThreatQuotient champions threat intelligence through virtual 'situation rooms'
Unified Communications

Interview: ThreatQuotient champions threat intelligence through virtual 'situation rooms'

Dedicated threat intelligence offers more than standard security technologies. We spoke to ThreatQuotient about the growing market.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide

A SANS Institute survey reveals that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is maturing globally, with 49% of organisations having dedicated CTI teams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states

Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
McAfee introduces new threat visibility and prioritisation feature
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

McAfee introduces new threat visibility and prioritisation feature

McAfee MVISION Insights helps firms proactively combat cyber threats by providing tailored, actionable intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
AI-powered national security firm Fivecast raises $4m
Open source

AI-powered national security firm Fivecast raises $4m

Australian AI firm Fivecast, specialising in national security through machine learning, secures USD $4m to enhance global reach and collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m
Cybersecurity

Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m

Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
SEGA turns to Palo Alto Networks for cybersecurity protection
Gaming

SEGA turns to Palo Alto Networks for cybersecurity protection

SEGA Europe has partnered with Palo Alto Networks for cutting-edge cybersecurity, enhancing protection for its headquarters and five global development studios.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Kaspersky Lab signs on Dicker Data for ANZ
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky Lab signs on Dicker Data for ANZ

Kaspersky Lab ANZ and Dicker Data team up to drive cybersecurity solutions to Australian and New Zealand mid-market, SMB, and enterprise customers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture
Threat intelligence

Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture

A recent SANS survey reveals 20% of companies are unsure of cyber threat intelligence's value, despite its crucial role in enhancing security posture.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner
Supply Chain

Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner

Flashpoint has partnered with emt Distribution to expand its business risk intelligence services in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019