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Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.
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IDC - APAC's security services vendor Leaders and Players

Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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IDC has released the results of its 2018 APAC vendor assessments for managed security services and threat lifecycle services.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gemalto on GDPR and the evolving security channel

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Senior director of data protection services Gary Marsden talks about whether we were prepared for GDPR and how the channel going through a transition.
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Interxion releases Key Guardian to secure the keys to the castle

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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Interxion has released an encryption key management service that works to simplify data protection across private, hybrid & multi-cloud environments.
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SailPoint forms board-level committee to drive cyber risk resiliency

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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SailPoint forms Cybersecurity Committee to enhance company's security posture and address rising cyber threats, with a board-level focus on risk.
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Westcon-Comstor first local distie for Bitglass

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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healthtech
Bitglass partners with Westcon-Comstor as their first New Zealand distributor, boosting expansion in Asia Pacific and strengthening cloud security solutions.
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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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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
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By the numbers: Cybercrime's trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.
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Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
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Catching up on the new breed of digital extortion

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With Asia Pacific facing 40% of global ransomware threats, digital extortion is evolving beyond ransomware, putting the manufacturing sector at high risk.
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Research - Market pressures causing MSPs to cut corners

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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managed services
New research reveals MSPs struggling to keep pace with the changing market face significant hurdles in the race to market share and grow profitably.
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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
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Security: One size fits all? Or the glove that just won't fit right?

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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In an era of evolving cyber threats, SonicWall urges firms to customise cybersecurity solutions rather than rely on outdated one-size-fits-all methods.
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Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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The value of integrating data and analytics for improved cybersecurity

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Most companies have already invested in security solutions so it makes sense to optimise that investment where possible.
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It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.