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Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report
Internet of Things

Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report

IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution

CrowdStrike's Falcon cybersecurity platform has won two awards from AWS, recognizing its achievements in protecting customers and its ISV partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
The eternal search for IT simplicity
Multi-cloud

The eternal search for IT simplicity

Just as IT gets a lid on the complexity of its environment, another set of challenges brings yet more layers of complexity, and the battle begins over.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
The most common attack surface trends by company location, size, and industry
Distributed Denial of Service

The most common attack surface trends by company location, size, and industry

A new report identifies the most common attack surface trends by geography and company size and highlights industries most vulnerable.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Zscaler and ServiceNow integrations improve cloud data and threat control
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Zscaler and ServiceNow integrations improve cloud data and threat control

Zscaler and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance zero trust architectures with improved data control and threat detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Double extortion attacks causing significant business disruption
Malware

Double extortion attacks causing significant business disruption

Sophisticated double extortion attacks targeting essential industries is causing significant business disruption, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks
Malware

Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks

Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business
Malware

Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business

Cloud security firm Zscaler has unveiled new innovations and programs to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform and secure digital businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Zscaler expands CIEM solutions with Trustdome acquisition
DevOps

Zscaler expands CIEM solutions with Trustdome acquisition

Zscaler acquires CIEM company Trustdome to address cloud workload issues and expand its Cloud Protection portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Zscaler and CrowdStrike release integrations for end-to-end security
AI Security

Zscaler and CrowdStrike release integrations for end-to-end security

This collaboration between the two cloud-native security companies provides joint customers with adaptive, risk-based access control to private applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
VPNs and zero trust security don't mix - Zscaler report
Malware

VPNs and zero trust security don't mix - Zscaler report

93% of organisations surveyed have deployed some kind of VPN, yet 94% know that VPNs are a popular target for cybercriminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Gartner names Zscaler the only leader in Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways
Zscaler

Gartner names Zscaler the only leader in Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways

Zscaler named as the only Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways, marking its 10th consecutive year in the position.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Zscaler hires Steve Singer as new ANZ country manager
Multi-cloud

Zscaler hires Steve Singer as new ANZ country manager

Zscaler appoints Steve Singer as Regional VP and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. He will focus on growth and expanding local partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
Zscaler rolls out new Cloud Protection solution
Cloud Security

Zscaler rolls out new Cloud Protection solution

The solution, which implements a zero trust approach to cloud workloads, aims to minimise attack surfaces and enforces security across multi-cloud footprints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020
Ransomware attacks over SSL increase by 500%, Zscaler report shows
Malware

Ransomware attacks over SSL increase by 500%, Zscaler report shows

Cyber criminals have targeted the healthcare industry the most in 2020, with 1.6 billion SSL based threats, according to a report by Zscaler.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Gigamon and Zscaler release cloud-first network detection for fluid workforces
Digital Transformation

Gigamon and Zscaler release cloud-first network detection for fluid workforces

The integration of Gigamon ThreatINSIGHT and Zscaler is accelerating digital transformation timelines, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Ensuring effective public-sector security in an interconnected world
Malware

Ensuring effective public-sector security in an interconnected world

Increasing interconnectedness is causing sweeping changes to the public sector, posing challenges and opportunities for IT security.

By Budd Ilic • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020