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Bitdefender adds MSPs to partner programme
Partner Programmes

Bitdefender adds MSPs to partner programme

The Bitdefender MSP Program offers incentives, opportunities for increased profitability, and accelerated return on investment.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Firewalls

Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?

The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast
Email Security

Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Cybersecurity

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Kaspersky rebrands, unveils new logo
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky rebrands, unveils new logo

The two-decade-old company says it has moved beyond the antivirus laboratory to having an advanced and comprehensive portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint
Malware

Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint

In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
NSFOCUS releases cloud DDoS protection offering
Cloud Security

NSFOCUS releases cloud DDoS protection offering

DDoS attacks are one of the most complex threats that businesses face, with just a few minutes of downtime proving costly for organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Enterprise IoT ecosystem extends beyond corporate devices - Zscaler
Cloud Security

Enterprise IoT ecosystem extends beyond corporate devices - Zscaler

The most commonly detected IoT device categories across the Zscaler cloud were IP cameras, smart watches, printers, smart TVs, among others.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering
DevOps

SolarWinds launches new SIEM offering

SolarWinds has launched SolarWinds Security Event Manager, a SIEM solution designed to enhance cybersecurity visibility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
Agility or risk? The security pain points causing tension in business
Cybersecurity

Agility or risk? The security pain points causing tension in business

There's tension in the workplace for businesses – and it's all to do with the tradeoff between flexible working and cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime
Managed Security Services Provider

How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime

Organisations are turning to virtual CISOs as part of managed security services to enhance cybersecurity strategies affordably and effectively. Here's how.

By Joss Howard • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Forcepoint 2019 APAC Channel Partner Award winners announced
Partner Programmes

Forcepoint 2019 APAC Channel Partner Award winners announced

The company recognized 9 partners across 6 categories based on criteria including overall revenue performance and new business growth secured in 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wireless Networks

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th 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
14 partner and customer reactions to Red Hat's Enterprise Linux 8 announcement
DevOps

14 partner and customer reactions to Red Hat's Enterprise Linux 8 announcement

Enterprise Linux 8 from Red Hat gets a warm reception from industry giants like Google Cloud, IBM, and Microsoft. Here's what partners and customers are saying.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Trustwave brings database security scanning to the cloud
Cloud Security

Trustwave brings database security scanning to the cloud

Trustwave debuts DbProtect to shield databases against cyber threats, enhancing security across cloud platforms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Firewall best practices to block ransomware - Sophos
Malware

Firewall best practices to block ransomware - Sophos

Companies can't see what's happening on their endpoint devices, leaving them struggling to prevent attacks or even knowing how and when they happened.

By Aaron Bugal • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Why it's time for organisations to rethink their cybersecurity strategy
Phishing

Why it's time for organisations to rethink their cybersecurity strategy

Proofpoint says commonly targeted accounts are not necessarily people who are known or actively tracked by the security team.

By Tim Bentley • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019