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NZ organisations see cybersecurity boost as TechnologyOne upgrades platform
Software-as-a-Service

NZ organisations see cybersecurity boost as TechnologyOne upgrades platform

The company has completed a 'significant architectural redesign' of its security in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021

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Radware notes huge uptick in DDoS attack blocking in 2021
Cybersecurity

Radware notes huge uptick in DDoS attack blocking in 2021

Massive uptick in DDoS attacks against communications, healthcare, and technology sectors, according to Radware's Q3 report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2021
How to remove admin privileges without teeing people off
Privileged Access Management

How to remove admin privileges without teeing people off

Restricting admin privileges is crucial for security, but it can hinder productivity. Find out how Devicie offers a solution.

By Martin McGregor • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust CTO discusses common attack vectors in 2021
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust CTO discusses common attack vectors in 2021

BeyondTrust's CTO, Marc Maiffret, discusses the recently released BeyondTrust Malware Threat Report 2021 in a TechDay interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
ManageEngine brings endpoint protection capabilities to enterprise customers
Malware

ManageEngine brings endpoint protection capabilities to enterprise customers

ManageEngine adds data loss prevention, anti-ransomware, and endpoint compliance to its UEM solution. Remote work has caused a 500% spike in ransomware attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks

The security and governance offerings keep customers a step ahead of bad actors launching sophisticated ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ
Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Secure cloud migration with privileged access management
Privileged Access Management

Secure cloud migration with privileged access management

PAM can offer insight into risks that may be adjusted depending on the threat landscape, writes ThycoticCentrify chief security scientist Joseph Carson.

By Joseph Carson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint
Cybersecurity

Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint

Orca Security raises $550m in funding round led by Temasek, boosting its valuation to $1.8bn as demand for its cloud security platform grows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs
Firewalls

WatchGuard brings new unified threat management appliances to SMEs

WatchGuard Technologies has launched its new Firebox M290, M390, M590, and M690 firewalls, offering increased security and performance for SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Malware

REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report

McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Ransomware grows 1,070%, organisations struggle to secure operations
Malware

Ransomware grows 1,070%, organisations struggle to secure operations

Two-thirds of organisations have been targeted by a ransomware attack, with concerns rising, according to Fortinet's report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report
Malware

Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report

The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe have announced the release of the Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Ransomware biggest cyberthreat amongst organisations - report
Malware

Ransomware biggest cyberthreat amongst organisations - report

Most organisations are more concerned about ransomware than other cyberthreats, according to a report from Fortinet.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021
ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Malware

ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks

ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Email: Still the number one threat vector
Phishing

Email: Still the number one threat vector

Just as cyber-criminals are ever honing their methods to increase their chances of success, so must security teams.

By Resident CISO for APAC • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Trend Micro puts zero trust theory into practice with latest launch
Malware

Trend Micro puts zero trust theory into practice with latest launch

Trend Micro's risk insights capability has been fully released after beta testing, forming a key component of the company's unified cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day
Firewalls

Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day

Hackers' actions can bring down businesses, infrastructure, and even entire countries. But what if they could no longer do any of these things?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021