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Wireless security: Protection beyond BYOD
Firewalls

Wireless security: Protection beyond BYOD

A look into how Fortinet's Secure Access Architecture (SAA) can help protect your client's WLAN deployments from 100 billion IoT-based cyber attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Put your security in the cloud: MSSP a huge revenue opportunity in NZ
Firewalls

Put your security in the cloud: MSSP a huge revenue opportunity in NZ

Andrew Khan explains how to deploy Fortinet's security fabric as a managed service to protect your clients' networks whilst building sustainability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Dicker Data NZ outlines the SonicWall opportunities
Dicker Data

EXCLUSIVE: Dicker Data NZ outlines the SonicWall opportunities

Dicker Data New Zealand is promising Kiwi resellers plenty of SonicWall opportunities ahead, with 'huge' services, upsell and cross-sell potential.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Big Switch Networks unveils cloud-native application traffic visibility
Firewalls

Big Switch Networks unveils cloud-native application traffic visibility

Big Switch Networks introduces BigSecure Architecture, a cyber-defence platform enabling Terabit attack mitigation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds

Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight
Malware

Interview: Datto's 'phenomenal' channel growth puts business continuity in the limelight

Datto ANZ regional director James Bergl talks about backup and disaster recovery, how channel partners help drive protection for customers.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently
Cloud Access Security Broker

Evolving threat landscape means we need to think differently

McAfee's CTO highlights the urgent need to reimagine cyber-defences amid escalating threats in our connected world.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal
Arrow ECS

Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal

Tenable Network Security signs exclusive distribution deal with Arrow Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Cybersecurity

Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager

Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Microsoft launches combined Transparency & Cybersecurity Center in Singapore
Cybersecurity

Microsoft launches combined Transparency & Cybersecurity Center in Singapore

Microsoft opens transparency and cybersecurity center in Singapore to serve Asia Pacific region. Plans for center in China also announced.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence

Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation

Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.

By Judson Althoff • 8 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point
Cybersecurity

Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage
Malware

Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Level 3 opens Asian scrubbing centers to fight DDoS and malware threats
Cybersecurity

Level 3 opens Asian scrubbing centers to fight DDoS and malware threats

Level 3 Communications is taking DDoS mitigation a step further after the setup of three new 'scrubbing centers' in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs

Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016