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What cyber security needs to go beyond the network
Firewalls

What cyber security needs to go beyond the network

Forward thinking companies are going beyond penetration testing to employ a more holistic approach to cyber security.

By Murray Goldschmidt • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

The way you write your emails could now stop BEC scams, thanks to AI
Email Security

The way you write your emails could now stop BEC scams, thanks to AI

The way people write their emails could be the new weapon that detects malicious email threats - and that's exactly what Trend Micro is counting on.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
New study shows email security systems not up to scratch as malicious emails pour in
Phishing

New study shows email security systems not up to scratch as malicious emails pour in

Incumbent email security systems are missing thousands of malware-containing emails, putting users at risk, says Mimecast survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs
DevOps

CyberArk expands privileged account security offering for MSSPs

CyberArk expands its security suite for MSSPs, allowing them to offer enhanced privileged access protections with a flexible, consumption-based pricing model.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT
Malware

The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT

While most ransomware attacks currently infiltrate an organisation via email, IoT presents a new delivery system for both mass and targeted attacks.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
SonicWall supersizes threat protection with new Capture Cloud Platform
Data Protection

SonicWall supersizes threat protection with new Capture Cloud Platform

Winning the cyber arms race requires a consistent, agile, reputable stream of real-time cyber threat intelligence, explains SonicWall CEO Bill Conner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems
Malware

Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems

Verizon's comprehensive annual DBIR report has just been released with a number of shocking findings like ransomware incidents doubling in number.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security
Firewalls

How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security

WatchGuard's Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare
Malware

INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare

​Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business
Cybersecurity

Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2018
Verizon unveils new tech to transform security decision making
AI Security

Verizon unveils new tech to transform security decision making

Verizon introduces the Verizon Risk Report, a cutting-edge tech solution to automate and enhance data-driven security decisions for businesses and governments.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime
Partner Programmes

EXCLUSIVE: Continuum leaders share insights on state of cybercrime

We were able to catch up with two of Continuum's executives after its sold out European Partner day - they both see danger ahead for SMBs.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends
Malware

IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Malware

REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data
Storage

GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data

​GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Cybersecurity

Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan

New Zealand will overhaul its Cyber Security Strategy amid rising cyber threats, aiming to bolster national resilience and protect digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018