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Sophos launches phishing attack simulator to fight organisational blindspots
Firewalls

Sophos launches phishing attack simulator to fight organisational blindspots

Sophos says that out of your entire organisation, your IT staff are the most likely to fall for a phishing attack. Surprising?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report
Malware

APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report

APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
AI security pioneers Cylance pledge to help cyber threat education in new podcast
Partner Programmes

AI security pioneers Cylance pledge to help cyber threat education in new podcast

Cylance pledges cyber threat education as part of mission as it signs up to the CyberWire Podcast Partner Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017
Malware

New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence
Malware

Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence

Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data
Data Analytics

Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Palo Alto Networks' three top tips for cybersecurity success
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks' three top tips for cybersecurity success

Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats
Cybersecurity

FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats

FirstWave aims to offer a broader range of cyber security services for customers, incorporating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) defence umbrella.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Forcepoint appoints three top executives for cybersecurity strength
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint appoints three top executives for cybersecurity strength

Forcepoint has announced the appointment of Richard Ford, Krist Lamb and Brian Shirey to chief roles in the company as it hopes to expand innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants
Malware

Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants

Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges
Cybersecurity

CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges

Solution overload is plaguing chief information security officers who are finding it difficult to manage cyber threat prevention.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program: No charge for NZ businesses
Firewalls

Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program: No charge for NZ businesses

Fortinet's CTAP provides an in-depth analysis of your network including security threats, productivity and performance, allowing informed decisions.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Cyber security methods failing to protect control systems
Migration

Cyber security methods failing to protect control systems

Emerging cyber security technologies aim to protect industrial control systems, but current methods fall short, warns ABI Research, urging OT-focused solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel
Partner Programmes

The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel

IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Attacks against IoT, Dark Web indexing, and other tales from Ground Zero
Cybersecurity

Attacks against IoT, Dark Web indexing, and other tales from Ground Zero

I've uncovered Israeli innovation countering soaring IoT attacks and Dark Web's underworld market indexing—key battlegrounds in cyber warfare.

By Avivah Litan • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
FireEye acquires cyber threat intelligence specialist for $200m
Breach Prevention

FireEye acquires cyber threat intelligence specialist for $200m

With this acquisition, FireEye plans to add new intelligence subscription models that include industry vertical specific slices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy
Unified Communications

NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy

NZ launches a new Cyber Security Strategy, investing NZD $2 billion to enhance online safety and resilience, aiming to tackle rising cybercrime threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015
Visa and FireEye partner up, take on payments systems
Marketing Technologies

Visa and FireEye partner up, take on payments systems

Visa and FireEye partner to launch cyber intelligence service for the payments industry to identify and respond to attacks on systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015

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