About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Interview: BlackBerry talks crisis management, security and disruption
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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smartphones
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dr
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cloud services
We interviewed BlackBerry AtHoc senior vice president Ly Tran about the company, crisis management and how it ultimately relates to cybersecurity.
Inside NZ's 'ethical hacking' firm and its quest to make systems safer
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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dimension data
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cios
New Zealand's first ethical hacking company warns of zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
How to be successful with multi-cloud management strategies
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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cloud services
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Gartner statistics show that public cloud spending exceeded $5 billion last year. With that in mind, how do you fit multi-cloud with your IT strategy?.
Dimension Data showcases APAC threat landscape at exclusive Auckland event
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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phishing
NTT Security report warns that treating cybersecurity as just an IT problem is a mistake, as phishing attacks account for 73% of malware delivery.
NTT Data pledges big data efficiency through MapR's Converge Partners Program
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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mapr
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ntt data
NTT Data Solutions is the newest member of MapR Technologies Converge Partners program. The two companies will work together on big data workloads.
Cisco tackles 'previously unsolvable' challenges with network of the future
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
Cisco is gaining ground in artificial intelligence for its networking & security solutions, touting it as 'one of the most significant breakthroughs'.
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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progress
Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.
Gartner reveals the top security technologies in 2017
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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cloud services
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devops
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application security
The top threats and critical areas for protection provide opportunities for managed security service providers and the channel.
Scammers hijack MYOB brand in malicious email scams
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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accounting systems
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contact centre
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email security
Alarm bells as MYOB clients hit by sophisticated email phishing scam, with fake invoices hiding malware.
Tata Communications boosts IZO private cloud across Asia & Europe
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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private cloud
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colocation
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cios
Tata Communications has expanded its new fully-managed IZO Private Cloud service to multiple countries including Malaysia.
How to manage data analytics so all users can make sense of the insights
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Data analytics are only worth the time if firms can make smarter decisions faster than their competitors. But it's easy to get swept up in the flood.
Pure Storage looks to AI for new era of data storage automation
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Pure Storage has infused artificial intelligence into its portfolio with the launch of a new engine called Pure1 META.
South Korean web hosting provider pays $1m ransomware demand
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
South Korean web hosting company Nayana was hit by the Erebus ransomware and is paying 397.6 Bitcoins, the equivalent of US$1 million.
SMX rolls out email security for Office 365, Gmail & third party integration
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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email security
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cybersecurity
SMX has launched its SMX email security suite for third-party cloud email services, meeting demand for improved email security.
Fujitsu signs on as reseller of Nok Nok Labs biometric authentication services
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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biometrics
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fujitsu
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nok nok labs
Fujitsu is now selling Nok Nok Labs authentication solutions to the Asian market, as part of a new global value-added reseller partnership.
On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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skills gap
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ni cybersecurity
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cyberbit
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics looming, Cyberbit & Ni Cybersecurity saw an urgent need to provide cybersecurity skills training in Japan.
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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it automation
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kaseya
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mfa
Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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network management
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firewall
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.
Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.
Interview: Telstra on why the electronic and cyber security worlds must converge
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ueba
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security exhibition & conference
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user behaviour analysis
Isolation is a thing of the past - at least when it comes to electronic and cyber security. They are rapidly converging. How will they work together?.
Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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virtualisation
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firewall
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network management
Security is not about the perimeter any more. Not when you have applications virtualised in the cloud, each with their own policies.
Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewall
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apple
Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
How to find out the true value of network risk reduction
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Networks may make up part of business infrastructure growth, but how do businesses make the most out of any new network & security monitoring tools?.