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Organisations look to cloud for data protection, but on-prem remains resilient - Veeam report
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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cloud services
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data protection
Public cloud has become a primary means of storing and delivering data for organisations, according to a survey by Veeam.
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Trend Micro bolsters security offering with complete device and identity protection
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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mobility
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The solution brings together identity theft and dark web monitoring, WiFi protection, password manager and parental controls.
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Overprovisioning leads to security vulnerabilities, so what can be done?
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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network management
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network security
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firewall
Overprovisioning makes networks more vulnerable, say 60% of IT professionals; 70% worry about increased attack surface.
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72% of IT executives fear trickle-down of nation-state attack techniques will hurt business
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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dark web
Nation-state techniques, such as those used in the SolarWinds attack, are already being adopted by ransomware gangs.
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Are you prepared for the surge in ransomware?
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by 900% in H1 2020, causing breaches for organisations globally, says ThreatQuotient's Anthony Stitt.
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Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
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Barracuda brings new security options to MSPs with latest release
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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firewall
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managed services
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partner programmes
Barracuda Networks updates its security-centric Barracuda RMM platform with new integrations and enhanced patch management functionality.
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Microsoft announces new equity investment in Rubrik
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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The move will drive go-to-market activities to deliver integrated zero trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure.
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Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
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Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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devops
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app development
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apm
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
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Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.
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Global ransomware grows 151%, SonicWall research finds
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks have surged in 2021, surpassing the total volume for 2020 in just six months, reveals SonicWall Cyber Threat Report.
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The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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phishing
Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveal that the cost of phishing attacks has almost quadrupled, with US companies losing an average of $14.8m annually.
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ExtraHop reveals expansion on response and forensics capabilities
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
he new features include one-click incident response reporting, NDR investigation capabilities, and a packet capture product available on AWS Marketplace.
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Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark web
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dark net
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
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McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.
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Forcepoint appoints Rees Johnson as new CPO
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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casb
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cybersecurity
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forcepoint
Forcepoint, the cybersecurity company, has appointed Rees Johnson as its new chief product officer, overseeing its entire product portfolio.
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A third of financial institutions have increased AI and ML in response to money laundering
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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ml
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A third of financial institutions are accelerating their AI and machine learning adoption for anti-money laundering technology in response to COVID-19.
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The Magnificent 7: Critical functions that underpin every cybersecurity practice
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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connectwise
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cybersafety
With this approach, technology services providers can build a robust cybersecurity practice that protects their customers’ businesses from cybercriminals.
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How a packaging company minimised costs and improved security with Interactive
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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siem
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microsoft
Pact’s mission to become a more sustainable company led it to pursue an approach in which technology was interwoven into every piece of their global footprint.
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Genesys G-Summit South Asia 2021: Taking CX to the next level
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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contact centre
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crm
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cx
Genesys G-Summit South Asia 2021 is a two-day virtual event focused on delivering personalised and empathetic customer experiences. Register now!.
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StarWind Software launches enterprise-grade HCA powered by Intel
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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converged infrastructure
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intel
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hci
Introducing StarWind's new hyperconverged appliance, offering affordable and scalable all-flash solutions for enterprises and SMEs. Find out more.
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Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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dark web
Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.
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Securing the hybrid workforce
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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malware
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phishing
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It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.