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Spending on cybersecurity and risk management tech to hit $150 billion in 2021

Tue, 18th May 2021
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Global spending on information security and risk management technology will reach $150.4 billion this year, according to research from Gartner.
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Best practices and key factors for identity management

Fri, 14th May 2021
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In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.
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The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks

Wed, 5th May 2021
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The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall manager dissects zero trust security

Wed, 5th May 2021
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Today's interviewee is SonicWall head of presales for APAC, Yuvraj Pradhan, who discusses various talking points surrounding zero trust security.
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Why DevSecOps must strive for effective enforcement measures

Tue, 4th May 2021
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Threats to applications go beyond exploiting code and logic vulnerabilities which are already more than enough to analyse and cope with.
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'Catastrophic forgetting': What it is, and how to prevent it

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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AI has been used to combat cyber-threats for years. But there are many related pitfalls — and catastrophic forgetting is a major one.
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Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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To access work emails, it may suffice to use with multi-factor authentication. But if users want to access customer data, that security control isn't enough.
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Why the rise of containers has created a vulnerability crisis

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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The rapid adoption of cloud services has brought new cyber threats. Read how Sophos' Cloud Optix tackles container vulnerabilities.
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A guide to combating Active Directory misconfigurations

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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With so many attacks abusing misconfigurations in Active Directory, it's time to fix it, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barracuda?

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Barracuda is a cybersecurity company that provides security, networking and storage products based on network appliances and cloud services.
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Six key characteristics of a modern secure web gateway

Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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COVID-19 has accelerated remote work globally. Here are six key factors to consider when choosing a secure web gateway (SWG) for a distributed work environment.
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Why organisations should make adaptability their #1 security requirement

Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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Organisations must develop a long-term security strategy to protect employees working from home or in the office. #RemoteWorking #Cybersecurity.
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97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall VP on the cybersecurity lessons learned from the last 12 months

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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This is our seventh IT Jam with SonicWall, the cybersecurity company specialising in firewall, network security, cloud security and more.
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Why a more secure organisation is a collective responsibility

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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Massive shift to remote working during the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hybrid cloud, while increasing the risk of cyberattacks.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware VP on the challenges of cloud security

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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IT security company, Radware, discusses the challenges and solutions surrounding cloud security in an interview with TechDay.
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Pandemic sees organisations of all sizes and industries invest in CTI

Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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The 2021 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence survey reveals the growing importance of CTI as cyber-breaches and COVID-19-related attacks increase.
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Addressing the challenges of least privilege access

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Excessive permissions in cloud workloads pose a growing security risk, but a comprehensive solution is needed to tackle the problem.
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Cybersecurity budgets still not keeping up with threats — report

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Cybersecurity budgets stagnant as cyber-attacks rise, new research says. Executives underestimate risk, hindered by skill shortages.
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Combine endpoint privilege management with these tools for maximum protection

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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A comprehensive endpoint security strategy requires multiple tools. Learn how they work together for maximum protection.