About Kai Ping
Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 10
Trustwave releases facial recognition tool for pentesters
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
Social Mapper takes an automated approach to searching popular social media sites for names and pictures of individuals.
IDC names NTT leader in APAC managed security services
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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dimension data
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mssp
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ntt communications
The proprietary MSS platform connects with its threat intelligence database to protect organizations and ensure service delivery consistency.
CrowdStrike expands global partner footprint
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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ai security
CrowdStrike also announced an expansion of its relationship with Dragos, launching a joint Incident Response (IR) retainer offering.
BlackBerry integrates ransomware recovery into collaboration platform
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
Most ransomware recovery solutions enforce a companywide rollback, meaning even users whose systems were not impacted may lose data.
IBM Security opens four secure IoT testing facilities globally
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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iot security
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iot
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iiot
IBM Security launches four secure X-Force Red Labs across the globe to test the security of IoT devices, automotive systems, and ATMs amid rising threats.
IDC names Trustwave 'leader' in APAC MSSP report
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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trustwave
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mssp
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analyst report
Trustwave has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2018 report, moving up from the major player category.
Exclusive: Tackling the challenges faced by women in cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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dei
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stem
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gender diversity
Some companies though do an incredible job of recruiting women into their workforces, but they have problems retaining them.
CyberArk launches SAP-certified privileged access security solution
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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pam
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Credentials for SAP applications and systems are sought out by attackers to gain access to business-critical information and assets.
Exclusive: HPE's multicloud strategy and securing the edge
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
SecurityBrief spoke to HPE ProLiant and Cloudline servers global business unit VP and GM Justin Hotard to gain an insight on HPE's server strategy.
User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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mfa
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iam
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breach prevention
Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.
Mimecast acquires Solebit to improve threat protection offering
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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phishing
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email security
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m&a
Mimecast acquires Solebit for $88m, bolstering cyber defence against sophisticated malware and phishing attacks.
Businesses disregarding the risk of an IoT breach – survey
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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iot security
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iot
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trend micro
Despite facing a growing threat landscape, only 53% of 1150 IT decision-makers surveyed cite IoT as a security risk.
Bug bounty marketplace in sore need of standardisation – report
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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report
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bug bounty
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crest
Bug bounty programmes lack standardisation, says a CREST report urging the establishment of best practices to protect researchers and organisations alike.
Exclusive: Cloud and blockchain threats creating new channel opportunities
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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blockchain
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casb
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cybersecurity
While blockchain technology isn't at the same maturity stage as cloud, the channel should start ramping up their security capabilities in that space.
Bitglass and Okta team up to bring identity management capabilities to the cloud
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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iaas
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partner programmes
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casb
The combined solution leverages Bitglass' CASB solution and Okta's zero-touch IAM platform to make for a simplified identity and security solution.
Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
Ransomware threats evolving to attack backup programmes
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Ransomware threats are now targeting backup programmes, raising the stakes for businesses to protect data as newer, more advanced strains emerge.
Cambium Networks launches enterprise-class outdoor Wi-Fi access point
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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supply chain
High capacity outdoor Wi-Fi deployments must withstand challenging outdoor environments, such as high winds, rain, and extreme temperature ranges.
MOBOTIX announces new range of video surveillance cameras
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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surveillance
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mobotix
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partners
MOBOTIX MOVE also is the first MOBOTIX camera range with motorised varifocal lenses, high-speed mechanical Pan-Tilt-Zoom and Speed Domes.