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nCipher launches HSM-as-a-Service for organisations adopting cloud-first strategies

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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nShield-as-a-Service is ideal for cloud-first strategies, selective cloud migration, or adding HSM capacity to handle workload spikes.
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Number of attacked medical devices declines globally, but not in APAC - Kaspersky

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Global cyber attacks on medical devices have dropped since the WannaCry ransomware, but the Asia Pacific region sees no such decline, warns Kaspersky.
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Proofpoint integrates people-centric protection with Okta's Identity Cloud

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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The partnership aims to bolster the security posture for organisations' very attacked people (VAPs) by applying additional adaptive security controls.
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Illusive Networks joins LogRhythm technology alliance partner program

Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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The resulting integration will provide real-time, post-breach threat detection while enhancing and automating incident response.
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Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.
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Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.
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Palo Alto Networks expands commitment to NZ market

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Palo Alto Networks is expanding its New Zealand business operations in order to better prepare local businesses for growing cybersecurity concerns.
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CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
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Delta launches NZ first: personal cyber insurance

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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Delta Insurance launches PerCy, its new personal cyber insurance offering, to protect individuals and households from cyber attacks.
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ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.
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Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives

Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.
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Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.
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Family Zone & Check Point take cyber safety to schools

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.
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Businesses feel they need AI to respond to cyber-threats - Capgemini

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Businesses are rapidly investing in AI for cybersecurity, with 69% believing they can't combat critical threats without it, says Capgemini study.
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RSA responds to increasing ANZ regulations with new updates

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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In response to evolving regulations in Australia and New Zealand, RSA has updated its Archer Suite to bolster data protection and ensure compliance.
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Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.
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Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.
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Enterprises struggling to secure critical network assets

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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Study finds that 85% of enterprises struggle to protect critical network assets from cyberattacks and outages. Lack of agility among top challenges.
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Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
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Cyber attacks on healthcare companies growing

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.