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Okta's $6.5b Auth0 acquisition carves deeper path into identity market
Okta

Okta's $6.5b Auth0 acquisition carves deeper path into identity market

Okta to acquire Auth0 in $6.5bn deal, boosting its market presence and aiming to integrate the two platforms over time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Microsoft adds new ways to bring AI to the edge with Azure Percept
Public Cloud

Microsoft adds new ways to bring AI to the edge with Azure Percept

Microsoft has launched Azure Percept, a platform that simplifies the use of Azure AI technologies on the edge.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs
Malware

“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs

Adversaries are highly adaptable as they conduct sophisticated attacks, particularly against remote workers, digital supply chains, and core networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Cybercriminals take bold steps forward as confidence soars - CrowdStrike report
Malware

Cybercriminals take bold steps forward as confidence soars - CrowdStrike report

Criminals are especially interested in targeting the supply chain as it enables them to go after multiple targets from a single intrusion point.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns
Cybersecurity

Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns

Stalkerware continues to be a major issue globally, affecting over 50,000 users in 2020, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Countering the evolving threat of ransomware
Malware

Countering the evolving threat of ransomware

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most severe cybersecurity threats to organizations, with a 500% increase in incidents last year.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Sophos announces collaboration with Qualcomm for PC security
Unified Communications

Sophos announces collaboration with Qualcomm for PC security

Sophos plans to combine its Intercept X cybersecurity technology with Qualcomm's Snapdragon compute platforms, bringing next-generation security to PCs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction
Partner Programmes

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Y Soft adds to identity verification solution portfolio
Biometrics

Y Soft adds to identity verification solution portfolio

Y Soft is adding to its portfolio of identity verification solutions with the release of a new secure identity verification for networked printers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware
Malware

COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware

Rapid cloud adoption, remote working, and double extortion ransomware attacks are key cyber security trends from COVID-19, says Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Palo Alto Networks adds more incentives to NextWave partner program
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks adds more incentives to NextWave partner program

This latest launch brings a significant set of enhancements, incentives and training to the company's NextWave Partner Program.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Increase in emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks
Virtualisation

Increase in emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks

There is an increased adoption of managed infrastructure services and emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Kaseya acquires RocketCyber to bring SOC solutions to more businesses
IT Automation

Kaseya acquires RocketCyber to bring SOC solutions to more businesses

Kaseya acquires RocketCyber, adding cloud-agent SOC and integrated security solutions to its IT Complete platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020
AI Security

Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020

2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic saw employees move to remote working, keeping IT professionals on high alert for cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Latest Tenable launch provides holistic approach to vulnerability management
Security vulnerabilities

Latest Tenable launch provides holistic approach to vulnerability management

Tenable launches risk-based vulnerability management platform Tenable.ep, combining its products into a single solution. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
WhiteHat: 50% of apps are vulnerable
Application Security

WhiteHat: 50% of apps are vulnerable

Half of all applications are vulnerable, according to research from WhiteHat Security, highlighting the ongoing state of application security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach
Cloud Access Security Broker

How to stay ahead of the next cyber breach

The shift to remote working has posed challenges for cybersecurity professionals. This article explores how to adapt to the new security landscape.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Creating a strong culture of security within organisations
Firewalls

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021