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SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics
Endpoint Protection

SecureWorks speeds up threat detection through analytics

SecureWorks has embraced software-as-a-service (SaaS) to protect customers and transform the detect-investigate-respond process towards cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave

Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
emt Distribution adds risk intelligence vendor
Data Analytics

emt Distribution adds risk intelligence vendor

Flashpoint has signed emt Distribution to provide channel partners in Oceania and South East Asia a solution for illicit threat actor communities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach
Data Analytics

Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach

Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap
Firewalls

Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Cybersecurity

Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019
AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'
AI Security

AI-driven security is no longer optional: 'It's a requirement'

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly seen as the key to improved cybersecurity, according to a study by BlackBerry Cylance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
BYOD can be secure with the right measures
Endpoint Protection

BYOD can be secure with the right measures

Companies that embrace BYOD are giving employees more freedom to work remotely, resulting in increased productivity, cost savings, and talent retention.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Malware

Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks

Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.

By Naveen Zutshi • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
SailPoint: Identity's role in data security and compliance
Identity and Access Management

SailPoint: Identity's role in data security and compliance

Simply putting a perimeter around the network cannot effectively protect all of an enterprise's users and their access to business applications and data.

By Mark McClain • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity
Malware

Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity

ESET CTO Juraj Malcho talks about the importance of culture in a cybersecurity strategy and the challenges and benefits of a world in the cloud.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Raising the stakes: McAfee's predictions for cybersecurity
IoT Security

Raising the stakes: McAfee's predictions for cybersecurity

Security teams and solutions will have to contend with synergistic threats, increasingly backed by artificial intelligence to avoid detection.

By David Allott • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner
Supply Chain

Flashpoint signs on emt Distribution as APAC partner

Flashpoint has partnered with emt Distribution to expand its business risk intelligence services in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Cybersecurity as a service answer to urgent change
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity as a service answer to urgent change

Alan Calder believes a CSaaS model can enable a company to build a cyber resilience strategy in a coherent and consistent manner.

By Alan Calder • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Threat prioritisation feature announced for Tenable platforms
AI Security

Threat prioritisation feature announced for Tenable platforms

Predictive Prioritisation enables organisations to focus on the three percent of vulnerabilities that have been or will likely be exploited in the next 28 days.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019

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