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Signal Sciences agent enters beta availability on Fastly edge cloud platform
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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ddos
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app development
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apm
The Signal Sciences agent leverages signal technology to write and push out rules in real time. This, Fastly says, can help to track requests and block attacks.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fastly?
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cloud migration
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fastly
Fastly's area vice president Derek Rast and technical evangelist for APAC Stephen Gillies discuss Fastly's offerings and the need for modern security solutions.
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Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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ibm
Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.
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Risky business: Majority of workers take cybersecurity shortcuts despite knowing dangers
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Workers engaging in risky behaviors are putting their company's digital security at risk, according to a global survey by ThycoticCentrify.
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Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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inventory management systems
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cyber attacks
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venafi
IT security professionals and developers aren’t completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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data protection
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casb
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cybersecurity
Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.
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Claroty launches research arm dedicated to revealing critical vulnerabilities
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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industrial iot
Claroty launches Team82, a research arm providing vulnerability and threat research to customers of industrial networks worldwide.
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ConnectWise and SentinelOne bring greater cybersecurity to TSPs
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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managed services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
ConnectWise and SentinelOne team up to offer greater cybersecurity options for technology solution providers (TSPs).
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Colt further secures hybrid working with new SD-WAN feature
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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network management
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sd-wan
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network infrastructure
Colt Technology Services launches SD-WAN Remote Access, providing secure remote access without compromising network security.
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How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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microsoft
Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.
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Minimising the impact of REvil delivered via Kaseya servers
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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encryption
In this case study, Darktrace explains how it detected the first signs of ransomware on the network 'as soon as encryption had begun'.
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Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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apple
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technology gifts
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
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Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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ddos
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phishing
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email security
These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.
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State-affiliated threat actors attribute 57% of all known web app incidents over last five years - Report
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.
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$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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blockchain
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bug bounty
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ethical hacking
Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.
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Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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email security
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authentication
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entrust
Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.
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Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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it training
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micro-credentials
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.
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The unintended consequences of cyber attacks
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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ai security
DarkSide ransomware group's miscalculated cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline had disastrous consequences, leading to global gas shortages and their own downfall.
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The importance of data masking and testing in an evolving organisational landscape
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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testing
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erp
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application testing
To guarantee systems are operating as they should, organisations must invest in system testing and data masking — without compromising security.
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Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
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Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.
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Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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devops
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project management
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application security
Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.