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Cybersecurity is full of fear –we need to change this
Data Protection

Cybersecurity is full of fear –we need to change this

Cybersecurity has associated itself with fear, and as a result, instead of enabling, it has stifled the growth settings we need the most now.

By Bryan Saba • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

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Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports

Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification, enhancing data security
Data Analytics

Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification, enhancing data security

Analytic Partners earns ISO 27001 certification for enhanced data protection, marking a major advancement for the company's security portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Malware

Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024

The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Bugcrowd launches CrowdConnect for bolstered global cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

Bugcrowd launches CrowdConnect for bolstered global cybersecurity

Bugcrowd's CrowdConnect Partner Program offers global partners a multi-solution cybersecurity platform, harnessing collective hacker creativity and improving cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: CyberArk stresses identity-centric cybersecurity
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day: CyberArk stresses identity-centric cybersecurity

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, CyberArk's Andrew Slavkovic emphasises the urgent necessity for Australian bodies to bolster sensitive data protections.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses
Data Loss Prevention

Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses

Fastly reports that Aus-NZ companies experienced a 9% revenue loss due to cyberattacks, with a recovery period of 7.5 months.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Sharp rise in cybercrime across EMEA in first half of 2023
Unified Communications

Sharp rise in cybercrime across EMEA in first half of 2023

EMEA region hit hardest as global DDoS attacks rise by 31%. France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia among most targeted nations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape

Disrupted cyber attacks are on the rise according to Splunk's CISO Report, with 90% of orgs hit in the past year and 83% paying ransoms.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from LastPass with Katherine Rojas
Multi-factor authentication

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from LastPass with Katherine Rojas

TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams: Katherine Rojas, Partner Sales Director at LastPass, discusses their password and identity management solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Cytek appoints Michael Arov as Head of Company
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cytek appoints Michael Arov as Head of Company

Cytek, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, appoints industry leader Michael Arov as Head of the company. #Cybersecurity #Leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest from Tanium
Multi-factor authentication

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest from Tanium

Tanium's CIO, Chris Cruz, discusses their converged endpoint management solutions and the latest trends in cybersecurity in exclusive IT Jam.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
Preparing your IT security defences for the year ahead
Security Operations Centres

Preparing your IT security defences for the year ahead

Tools and services in place need to be constantly monitored and updated to ensure they can protect against both current and emerging threats.

By Michael Bovalino • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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One NZ adopts Google AI for robust cybersecurity strategy
Unified Communications

One NZ adopts Google AI for robust cybersecurity strategy

One New Zealand has adopted Google Security Operations to bolster its cybersecurity with AI, aiming to future-proof its systems and enhance threat detection.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Hutt City Council beefs up cybersecurity with SSS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service
DevOps

Hutt City Council beefs up cybersecurity with SSS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service

Hutt City Council strengthens its cybersecurity framework by utilising SSS IT Security Specialists' Virtual Chief Security Officer solution, leading to improved data protection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Talking cybersecurity with the board of Directors
Risk & Compliance

Talking cybersecurity with the board of Directors

Cybersecurity professionals must translate their technical language to ensure board members fully grasp inherent cyber threats, to encourage informed investment and more accountable cybercrime prevention.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy

New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024