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Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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The United States will be largest geographic market for security solutions with total spending of $39.3 billion this year.
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GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.
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How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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At Ignite 2018, Microsoft unveiled initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and democratise AI. New tools aim to cut breaches thirtyfold and ease secure logins.
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Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Data protection overlooked in race for digital transformation - IDC

Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Only with resilient operations can businesses mitigate the risk of downtime and focus on projects that drive transformation.
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Thales extends offer acceptance period for Gemalto acquisition

Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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Thales extends the offer acceptance period for its acquisition of Gemalto, awaiting regulatory approvals from various antitrust authorities.
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Deep dive: Research finds new links among North Korea's malware families

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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ddos
North Korean cyber attacks have left behind clues that allow researchers to connect the dots between them, according to researchers from McAfee and Intezer.
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Diligent and Brainloop fortify cloud governance offering

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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cloud services
Diligent completes acquisition of Brainloop, making it the leading supplier of high-security collaboration software in Europe.
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US retail sector security spend focuses on the wrong areas, says report

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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US retailers are neglecting encryption despite storing more data in the cloud, leading to a 50% surge in data breaches, a Thales report reveals.
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Radiflow raises $18m with support from Singapore engineering firm

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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industrial software
Industrial cybersecurity solution provider now has $18 million more in its coffers after a successful investment round.
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Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.
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Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.
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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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Adopt a cyber attacker's point of view to protect data

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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The ISACA and SecurityScorecard paper provides 11 key questions to ask to implement continuous assurance related to threat understanding.
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Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
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Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
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New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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cyber threat
New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
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Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.
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Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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healthtech
US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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Silent authentication may be the next best thing for last-mile delivery

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Silent authentication could revolutionise last-mile delivery, providing ultra-personalised, secure services via behavioural biometrics and smart technologies.