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Organisations increasing CX investments must also combat privacy and security — IDC
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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bi
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big data
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crm
The data analyst company says these companies must also build trusted data initiatives by increasing the capabilities required for digital trustworthiness.
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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Sophos expands Linux cybersecurity ecosystem with Capsule8 acquisition
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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devops
The deal is set to expand the Sophos portfolio of detection and response solutions and services for underprotected server and cloud environments. .
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Check Point expands cloud platform to support Alibaba Cloud
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Check Point Software Technologies is expanding its multi-cloud support with Alibaba Cloud integration, providing enhanced security for customers.
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Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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gamification
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cyber attacks
Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.
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Patrick Pulvermueller takes the reins as Acronis CEO as company value hits $2.5b
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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acronis
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job moves
Former CEO Serguei Belloussov will remain on the Acronis board and will also stay on as chief research officer.
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Security vendors weigh in as fallout of Kaseya cyber attack continues
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
Ransomware attack on Kaseya serves as a stark reminder of the increasing threat faced by organizations, say security experts.
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ExtraHop consults on network detection response for MITRE ATT&CK framework
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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multi-cloud
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ndr
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extrahop
MITRE ATT-CK and ExtraHop collaborate to develop new network detection and response methodologies within the cybersecurity framework.
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Huge increase in threat actors using Cobalt Strike - Proofpoint research
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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testing
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
Proofpoint cybersecurity company has released research finding a 161% increase in threat actors using the threat emulation tool Cobalt Strike.
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How to focus cloud-centric organisations’ data protection
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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iaas
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saas
Organisations can embrace digital transformation with confidence by including these crucial considerations in data protection strategy planning and execution.
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CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.
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Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.
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Three tips for technologists to cut through data noise
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
75% of technologists overwhelmed by 'data noise' post-digital boom, risking IT efficiency.
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Forrester study puts LogRhythm SIEM platform under the microscope
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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siem
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cios
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logrhythm
The report, which was commissioned by LogRhythm, surveyed organisations using LogRhythm SIEM either in the cloud or on-premise.
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Prevention and preparedness revisited: Cyber-defence after Kaseya ransomware attack
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
The Kaseya calamity can one day be remembered as a tipping point that led eventually to a better security posture, writes Vectra AI CEO Hitesh Sheth.
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Kaseya CEO addresses REvil affiliate ransomware attack on the company’s VSA customers
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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saas
Kaseya’s CEO addresses the sophisticated ransomware attack by a REvil affiliate on the company’s VSA customers.
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SonicWall vulnerability allows attackers to obtain full control of device and underlying OS
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
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cios
Positive Technologies reveals critical vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager, allowing authenticated attackers full control.
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Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces on large-scale network security project
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces to develop a major network security project for CETIN Group's extensive networks.
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Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .
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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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physical security
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fraud
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identity theft
Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.
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Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
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ThycoticCentrify rolls out privileged management security features
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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devops
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pam
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app development
ThycoticCentrify bolsters privilege management and account governance capabilities to protect workstations and streamline security reporting.
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Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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wfh
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biometrics
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remote working
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
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CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CrowdStrike's Falcon cybersecurity platform has won two awards from AWS, recognizing its achievements in protecting customers and its ISV partnership.