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Cisco NZ: Security 'god-box' does not exist, but there are solutions
Supply Chain

Cisco NZ: Security 'god-box' does not exist, but there are solutions

Companies of all sizes – and resellers – need to stop looking for a 'god-box' that will solve all their security problems. So what's the solution?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
FortiGuard Labs: IoT attacks and new evasion techniques will characterise emerging threats in 2016
Firewalls

FortiGuard Labs: IoT attacks and new evasion techniques will characterise emerging threats in 2016

As 2016 approaches, the threat landscape is as dynamic as ever with significant trends in malware and network security becoming more important.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Biometrics

Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics

Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016
Data Analytics

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Unified threat management driving security appliance market
Cybersecurity

Unified threat management driving security appliance market

Unified threat management is propelling the security appliance market forward. So which vendors are winning in the market?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015
Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers
Endpoint Protection

Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers

Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black's offerings in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms
Unified Communications

Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms

Macquarie Telecom has deployed MapR, the big data platform, and says the move is bringing performance and security benefits to the Australian govt.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Firewalls

Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test

One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Intel Security working with channel to deliver 'complete solutions'
Endpoint Protection

Intel Security working with channel to deliver 'complete solutions'

The threat landscape it undergoing massive shifts. Intel Security outlines its views on the market - and the role partners will play for the company.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Malware

Symantec: Ransomware on the rise

There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Cybersecurity arms race to escalate in 2016
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity arms race to escalate in 2016

Spending on cybersecurity protection is set to exceed $37 billion, as organisations increase spending to keep their businesses, data, and users safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
FireEye and F5 partner up to help CISOs
Distributed Denial of Service

FireEye and F5 partner up to help CISOs

FireEye and F5 Networks unite to bolster the cyber defence of Asia Pacific enterprises, merging advanced threat protection with robust application delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds
Breach Prevention

Organisations unprepared for the greatest security risks, survey finds

Cyber attackers posing as legitimate insiders represent the greatest security risks to organisations, according to a new survey by CyberArk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Are you prepared for today's sophisticated cyber threats?
EduTech

Are you prepared for today's sophisticated cyber threats?

With the threat landscape has fundamentally changing, it's more important than ever for businesses to educate their employees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Fujitsu joins LogRhythm MSSP program
Security Information and Event Management

Fujitsu joins LogRhythm MSSP program

Fujitsu signs on as LogRhythm managed security services partner to expand its delivery of compliance automation and assurance.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Are you prepared for 'living off the land' attacks?
Malware

Are you prepared for 'living off the land' attacks?

Organisations, particularly those that are housing valuable or sensitive information, need to be on alert for threats that use little to no malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage
Malware

Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015
Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses
Risk & Compliance

Virtual infrastructure recovery costing businesses

The cost of recovering from a cyber attack is twice as much for businesses with virtual infrastructure, says Kaspersky Lab.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015

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