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Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Symantec

Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security

Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Cyber Criminal

'Alarming' malware activity up 75%

Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
New security app from ESET to protect children online
Malware

New security app from ESET to protect children online

ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test
Firewalls

Fortinet 'secret' aces NSS Labs endpoint security test

One of Fortinet's best kept secrets has aced the latest NSS Labs enterprise endpoint protection test, with a 99.8% block rate, to win recommendation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro
Health Technologies

Real world impact of cyberattacks starting to show, says Trend Micro

Security software company Trend Micro has released a report that examines the real world effects of a security breach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
New Zealand information security awards finalists named
Cybersecurity

New Zealand information security awards finalists named

The 2015 iSanz Awards finalists have been named with nominees including Aura Information, Vodafone and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Big data's big role in OT security
Data Analytics

Big data's big role in OT security

The convergence of OT and IT is posing security risks as OT systems lack security infrastructure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
D-Link launches new vigilant camera range for business
Surveillance

D-Link launches new vigilant camera range for business

D-Link unveils the Vigilance camera lineup, promising robust surveillance tech at competitive prices for firms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity a growing issue: Innovations only go so far

Global cybersecurity is at a 'C' average, according to Tenable Network Security's 2016 Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Partner Programmes

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event
Data Analytics

Wellington to host Kiwi-focused cloud security event

New Zealand's STRATUS research group is hosting an event to showcase cloud security tools and techniques for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats
Cybersecurity

Behavioural and tech changes needed to counter security threats

Technology isn't enough to counter security threats, with Kiwi companies needing to harness behavioural changes in order to protect the businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Businesses facing serious risk from haphazard PAM
Network Infrastructure

Businesses facing serious risk from haphazard PAM

Haphazard privileged account management is exposing businesses to serious risk according to a new survey from Dell.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Keep safe while shopping online with these tips
Cybersecurity

Keep safe while shopping online with these tips

Kiwis, stay secure! MasterCard shares vital tips to prevent online shopping scams amid a spike in cyber fraud.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Victoria University cybersecurity partnership brings value beyond uni
Cybersecurity

Victoria University cybersecurity partnership brings value beyond uni

A new Victoria University partnership is expected to increase demand for Victoria's multidisciplinary cyber program and bring value to wider NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Kiwi businesses blasé about cyber attacks

Kiwi businesses continue to believe they're not at risk from cyber attacks according to a new report, which shows many are unprepared.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Trend Micro adds Deep Security to VCE converged systems
Trend Micro

Trend Micro adds Deep Security to VCE converged systems

Trend Micro is bundling its Deep Security offering with the VCE converged and hyper-converged systems to help companies secure cloud environments.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition
Cloud Access Security Broker

Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition

Blue Coat Systems is acquiring cloud security company Elastica for US$280 million in a move designed to strenghten the security vendor's cloud play.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
ESET offers up secure USB drives with built in antivirus
Malware

ESET offers up secure USB drives with built in antivirus

ESET has debuted a new range of secure USB drives to aimed at preventing malware from spreading via portable drives.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015