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Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

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Vectra pioneers global open MXDR service for hybrid attack defence
Software-as-a-Service

Vectra pioneers global open MXDR service for hybrid attack defence

Vectra has launched the industry's first global open MXDR service, aimed at bolstering defence against hybrid attacks and easing the pressure on SOC teams, struggling amid a surge in isolated tool alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Infinigate launches next-gen cyber observability solution
Data Analytics

Infinigate launches next-gen cyber observability solution

Infinigate UK&I releases leading-edge NGCO, a cyber observability framework, amid growing cyber threat complexities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence
Ransomware

Standing up to the ransomware issue with Artificial Intelligence

Cloud-native applications and solutions are on the rise, with ransomware simultaneously skyrocketing - and this is no coincidence.

By Chris Fisher • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
From blind spots to signal clarity - securing our hybrid world
Hybrid Cloud

From blind spots to signal clarity - securing our hybrid world

In a time of growing attack surfaces, CISOs and their SOC teams face a frustrating lack of visibility, enabling attackers. Signal clarity is key.

By David Sajoto • 5 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats
Breach Prevention

Visibility and AI in an age plagued by security threats

Today's world demands businesses to improve cybersecurity measures and gain greater visibility over threats and attack surfaces.

By Chris Fisher • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Employee burnout greatest fear for cyber security professionals
Cybersecurity

Employee burnout greatest fear for cyber security professionals

Data security is critical to building an effective cyber security strategy, according to more than 60 % of polled organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Vectra releases 2023 security predictions for APAC
Ransomware

Vectra releases 2023 security predictions for APAC

Infrastructure-as-Code and MFA's demise get top billing as Vectra highlights the weakest links and heralds upcoming developments in the protection toolbox.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2022
Vectra Protect team finds Microsoft Teams vulnerability
Unified Communications

Vectra Protect team finds Microsoft Teams vulnerability

The Vectra Protect team identified a post-exploitation opportunity in August, allowing malicious actors to steal valid user credentials from Microsoft Teams.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor
Cloud Access Security Broker

Vectra AI appoints Myrna Soto as key advisor

Myrna Soto, a cybersecurity industry veteran, joins Vectra's leadership team and board of directors as a key advisor to support accelerated growth plans.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Examining the future of ransomware threats with Vectra's CTO
Malware

Examining the future of ransomware threats with Vectra's CTO

As customers' valuable data move to the cloud, so will ransomware. What is the current landscape and what do we need to know?.

By Oliver Tavakoli • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
Australian and NZ security leaders want better innovation
Cybersecurity

Australian and NZ security leaders want better innovation

Vectra research finds most Australian and NZ security leaders are aware their solutions are ineffective, with 58% buying a product that's failed at least once.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Vectra AI appoints David Sajoto as Vice President
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vectra AI appoints David Sajoto as Vice President

David Sajoto appointed as Vectra's VP for Asia-Pacific and Japan region to expand the business growth with his extensive expertise in the field.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the 'new kid on the block' spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise
Malware

From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the 'new kid on the block' spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise

When teams have a clear view of all assets and treat them equally, then they are much closer to stopping attacks in their tracks.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Vectra AI identifies top 10 threat detections across Azure AD and Office 365
Public Cloud

Vectra AI identifies top 10 threat detections across Azure AD and Office 365

Vectra AI's latest report warns of critical threats within Microsoft Azure AD and Office 365, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021

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