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Global cyber attacks on medical devices have dropped since the WannaCry ransomware, but the Asia Pacific region sees no such decline, warns Kaspersky.

The partnership aims to bolster the security posture for organisations' very attacked people (VAPs) by applying additional adaptive security controls.

The resulting integration will provide real-time, post-breach threat detection while enhancing and automating incident response.

This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.

Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

Employee education and corporate culture are key to successful cybersecurity practices, says a new study commissioned by Sophos.

Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.

Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.

The two companies say there are more than 2500 private and independent schools across Australia, many of which are looking for cyber safety solutions.

Businesses are rapidly investing in AI for cybersecurity, with 69% believing they can't combat critical threats without it, says Capgemini study.

In response to evolving regulations in Australia and New Zealand, RSA has updated its Archer Suite to bolster data protection and ensure compliance.

There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.

Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.

Study finds that 85% of enterprises struggle to protect critical network assets from cyberattacks and outages. Lack of agility among top challenges.

Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.

Healthcare services face increasing cyber attacks, with 83% of CISOs reporting a rise in the past year, according to a report by Carbon Black.

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.