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Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.
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2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.
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Blurred lines: How counterinsurgent strategies apply to threat hunting

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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Successful counterinsurgency operations depend on thoroughly understanding the environments in which they are being conducted.
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Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
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RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
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The weaponisation of AI: how to defend against machine generated cyber attacks

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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The 'weaponisation' of AI was predicted to be one of the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2018. Here's how to prepare.
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Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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A company's greatest data security threat isn't tech-related; it's a lax workplace culture. Here are four essential steps to fortify your organisation.
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New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
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How top CIOs prevent cyber threats

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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With malicious actors launching increasingly bold attacks, these are the top strategies CISOs use to fend off the danger.
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Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost

Thu, 17th May 2018
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The Government's Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.
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North Korea's threat actors operating from other countries

Mon, 7th May 2018
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North Korea conducts malicious cyber operations from countries including India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nepal, Kenya, Mozambique, Indonesia, and China.
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Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

Fri, 4th May 2018
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As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.
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34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.
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You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.
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Malicious 'bad bots' account for more web traffic than ever before

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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4% of bad bot traffic is made up of moderate or sophisticated bots, which evade detection by distributing their attacks over multiple IP addresses.
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Kiwi SMBs strengthen their cyber defences as threats rise

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Results from the survey found that 89% of SMBs have signed up for security solutions to protect against threats.
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eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.
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Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.
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Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.