IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
Australia

Stories by Mark Sinclair

Australian Stories

Written by Mark Sinclair

Global Stories

Written by Mark Sinclair

Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020
Firewalls

Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020

Remote work remains a cybersecurity challenge in 2020, as MSPs in Australia and New Zealand strive to protect firms from rising COVID-19 themed cyber threats.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
Firewalls

Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020

A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Why protecting remote workers from cyber attack should be a top priority for your security team in 2020
Firewalls

Why protecting remote workers from cyber attack should be a top priority for your security team in 2020

Aussie firms must prioritise remote work cybersecurity to protect data integrity amid rising flexible work trend.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Time to include multi-factor authentication in your cybersecurity strategy - WatchGuard
Firewalls

Time to include multi-factor authentication in your cybersecurity strategy - WatchGuard

Enterprises looking to reduce the risk of cyber-compromise or attack need to think about adding multi-factor authentication technology to their arsenal.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Protecting remote staff from phishing attacks – WatchGuard
Firewalls

Protecting remote staff from phishing attacks – WatchGuard

Close to 50% of Australian employees worked remotely for at least half the time, according to a 2018 survey by IWG.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ
Firewalls

Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ

WatchGuard Technologies ANZ regional director gives his top tips on how to make a move into the increasingly lucrative cybersecurity services market.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
5 top cybersecurity insights from across the channel
Firewalls

5 top cybersecurity insights from across the channel

A WatchGuard executive feeds back what he has been hearing from MSPs and VARs about the latest trends in cybersecurity.

By Mark Sinclair • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain
Firewalls

The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain

Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018