About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 112
Could deception methods be the new answer to cybersecurity?
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Firms are unable to detect attackers for almost five months once they are inside systems, but deceiving attackers along the way can slow them down.
Switch vulnerabilities leave critical infrastructure networks wide open to attack
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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network switches
US Warns of Critical Vulnerabilities in Industrial Switches Used in Critical Infrastructure Sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Hackers speak out: New study turns security stats on their head
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hackers
The study confirms suspicions that attack methods are becoming ever more unique, with 50% of hackers changing their attack methods for every target.
Is your IT team experiencing alarm fatigue? Create a rapid response to cyber threats
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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siem
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breach prevention
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logrhythm
IT teams are experiencing 'alarm fatigue' and they are lagging behind. Here's how you can transform your teams to achieve rapid response.
Weekly Asia security roundup: Check Point, Mimecast, NEC and phishing attacks
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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mailguard
Phishing scams target Apple users as cybersecurity firms bolster Asia's digital defenses against growing threats.
Sony Mobile unveils the Xperia X Compact, now available in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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sony
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technology gifts
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axis
Sony Mobile has revealed the availability and pricing of the Sony Xperia X Compact, the latest smartphone in the Xperia X series.
Global Switch secures new credit with HSBC for long-term data center finance
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Global Switch has now officially closed a new revolving credit facility with HSBC Bank, which will bring around S$768.4 million in financing.
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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notebook
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mobility
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide 'world's fastest matching speed'
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
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smartphones
Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
Verizon & NTU to analyse attack impacts on Singapore's cybersecurity insurance industry
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Nanyang Technological University's Business School partners with Verizon to analyze the economic impact of cybersecurity incidents on global insurers.
Microsoft Cloud grows across Asia; Azure now available in Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is now available in new Microsoft Cloud platforms across Korea.
National University of Singapore ushers in country's newest security research hub
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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national university of singapore
National University of Singapore's National Cybersecurity R&D Laboratory is the latest facility to become a focal point for security research.
User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
80% of cybersecurity professionals believe it's important to understand people's behaviours when it comes to intellectual property & critical data.
China Unicom & Radisys use CORD architecture to build better networks
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
China Unicom and Radisys will be building an open software and network virtualization architecture for 5G services.
DigiCert & Cybertrust partner to bring SSL/TLS security to Japan
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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certification
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digicert
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cybertrust japan
DigiCert and Cybertrust Japan unite to fortify online security across Japan, offering advanced SSL/TLS certs and localised support.
Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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education, learning & training
NEC will provide defence training in Japan over a three year period, with the aim of improving incident response & cyber defence for ASEAN countries.
Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
CompTIA zeroes in on behavioural analytics with new global security certification
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CompTIA introduces CSA+ certification, pioneering behavioural analytics in global IT security to tackle advanced cyber threats.
NTU & FireEye pledge cutting-edge security research and training for Singapore
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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edge security
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breach prevention
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fireeye
NTU Singapore and FireEye have teamed up to explore new areas in cybersecurity research and develop courses for security professionals.