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Cloud Distribution brings deception tech to local market with TrapX deal

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Cloud Distribution partners with TrapX to bring high-grade deception security tech to Asia Pacific, promising a strategic edge in cyber defence.
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Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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A huge number of Asian companies now need to understand the nuts and bolts of the GDPR and quickly figure out a path to compliance.
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NEC & Japan Govt take cyber defence training to ASEAN administration

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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NEC provides cybersecurity training for ASEAN staff through Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' project.
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Understanding post-breach threat detection in the digital era

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Cyber security is the top concern for businesses in Southeast Asia as the region becomes the top target for cyber attackers, according to a report by Mandiant.
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How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.
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The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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When you consider that we often only see one or two software supply-chain attacks in a year, eight in the last ten months is a veritable deluge!.
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74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation

Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.
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Research finds UK's top organisations leaving doors open to cybercrime

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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It's crucial that other organisations don't follow suit by ensuring their digital attack surface is constantly monitored, kept under control & secure.
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Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
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Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Large data logs are important for organisations to be able to store, process & analyse as much data as possible in order to improve threat visibility.
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Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.
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Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.
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The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.
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Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
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North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
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Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
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Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Oracle's AI-driven cloud aims to cut costs and complexity, heralding a new era for enterprise IT efficiency and autonomy.
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Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.
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Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.