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How SD-WAN is transforming IT departments - Zscaler
Network Infrastructure

How SD-WAN is transforming IT departments - Zscaler

The rise of SD-WAN technology will be the catalyst for significant change in IT departments around the country.

By Budd Ilic • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Zscaler and CrowdStrike partner on cloud and endpoint protection
Endpoint Protection

Zscaler and CrowdStrike partner on cloud and endpoint protection

Zscaler and CrowdStrike partner to enhance real-time threat detection and automated policy enforcement, integrating AI-powered Threat Graph and cloud security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
IoT devices leaving businesses open to security risks – Zscaler
Malware

IoT devices leaving businesses open to security risks – Zscaler

IDC has forecast that spending on IoT will reach US$745 billion in 2019 and surpass the US$1 trillion mark in 2022.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Cloud security changing security channel partner model - Zscaler
Cloud Security

Cloud security changing security channel partner model - Zscaler

Channel partners need to carve out their own space and convince enterprise customers that they are the best avenue to procure cloud services.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Security challenges posed by hybrid cloud - Zscaler
Hybrid Cloud

Security challenges posed by hybrid cloud - Zscaler

Legacy security approaches can result in a poor user experience, inflated costs, and dangerous holes in protection.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Malware

Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line

Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 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
Gartner names Zscaler leader in secure web gateways
Network Infrastructure

Gartner names Zscaler leader in secure web gateways

Gartner has named Zscaler the leader in secure web gateways for the eighth year running, citing their strong vision in cloud-based SWG services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Zscaler expands capabilities with new partnerships
Virtualisation

Zscaler expands capabilities with new partnerships

Zscaler increases partnership ecosystem to enhance network and security transformation capabilities for enterprises.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018
CISOs - Know what you can and can't control with GDPR
Breach Prevention

CISOs - Know what you can and can't control with GDPR

Under GDPR, CISOs must balance data security without bearing full control; 80% of GDPR-related data is beyond their direct oversight.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Silver Peak adds Symantec, Forcepoint, McAfee to partner alliance
Firewalls

Silver Peak adds Symantec, Forcepoint, McAfee to partner alliance

They join the likes of Palo Alto Networks, OPAQ, Zscaler, and Fortinet in a rapidly expanding security alliance ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Aruba introduces integrated SD-WAN, LAN and security solution
Firewalls

Aruba introduces integrated SD-WAN, LAN and security solution

Branch operators face increased complexity and inefficiencies with different tools for managing the network and security from different vendors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
How IT executive roles are shifting in this cloud-first era
Cybersecurity

How IT executive roles are shifting in this cloud-first era

With 2018 now well underway, it's interesting to think about the high-level trends at work in the world of corporate technology.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures
Crypto

Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks
Encryption

Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks

Firms may not inspect SSL traffic because they assume it comes from trusted sources. That has now changed and SSL is now a 'significant' blind spot'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug
Firewalls

BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug

In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing
Firewalls

Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing

A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.

By Ashton Young • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

With the GDPR clock ticking, how ready is your organisation?
Data Privacy

With the GDPR clock ticking, how ready is your organisation?

With only weeks to go before the European Union's new GDPR regulations come into force, many Australian organisations are still scrambling.

By Scott Robertson • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018