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Leveraging cyber threat intelligence to benefit security posture

Tue, 7th May 2019
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A recent SANS survey reveals 20% of companies are unsure of cyber threat intelligence's value, despite its crucial role in enhancing security posture.
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LogRhythm SIEM named Gartner Customer Choice

Wed, 1st May 2019
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This is the third consecutive time LogRhythm been recognised as a Customers' Choice, which is determined based on independently verified feedback and ratings.
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Acronis opens up Cyber Platform after 16 years

Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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After 16 years, Acronis opens its Cyber Platform, inviting third-party developers to enhance its cyber protection solutions and drive new revenue opportunities.
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Earth Day 2019: How tech firms can support our planet's wellbeing

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Six industry experts explain how they - and other tech organisations - can positively contribute to the wellbeing of our earth.
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Scammers targeting more countries in sextortion scam - ESET

Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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The attacker in the email claims they have hacked the intended victim's device, and have recorded the person while watching pornographic content.
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US students hack school WiFi network

Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Two US high school students were arrested for hiring hackers to disable their school's WiFi, disrupting tests and lessons reliant on internet access.
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AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as the key to improved cybersecurity, according to a study by BlackBerry Cylance.
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Schneider and Cisco partner for new micro data centre options

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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The tech heavyweights have announced a partnership in an effort to tap into a burgeoning market specialising in lightweight solutions.
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Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.
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Survey: IT pros nostalgic over on-prem data centre visibility

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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There are significant security and monitoring challenges faced by IT staff responsible for managing public and private cloud deployments.
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61% of CIOs believe employees leak data maliciously

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Egress conducted a survey to examine the root causes of employee-driven data breaches, their frequency, and impact.
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OutSystems and Boncode team up for better code analysis

Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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The Boncode and OutSystems alliance aims to help organisations to build fast and feel comfortable that the work they're delivering is at peak quality levels.
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IoT and DDoS attacks: A match made in heaven

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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A10 Network's Adrian Taylor uses findings from a number of reports to illustrate his point that advances in technology are facilitating cybercrime.
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ForgeRock launches Sandbox-as-a-Service to facilitate compliance

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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The cloud-based testing environment for APIs enables banks to accelerate compliance with Open Banking and PSD2 deadlines.
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NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.
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Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Okta is set to acquire Azuqua, enhancing its capacity to integrate and automate business apps, aiming for seamless workflow across enterprises.
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Interview: Cloud evolution means on-prem data centre here to stay

Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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Cloudhelix's CTO discusses the future of data centres and cloud solutions and how regulations and demands will shape them.
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IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
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Sextortion attacks targeting education orgs - Barracuda

Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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Sextortion scams are on the rise, with 1 in 10 spear phishing attacks being blackmail or sextortion attempts, according to Barracuda's analysis.
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More than 90% of operators fear energy bills from 5G and edge

Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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A new survey reveals there is optimism surrounding the services 5G will enable and the interplay with edge computing, but concerns remain around energy usage.