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The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.
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Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
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North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.
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Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
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Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Oracle's AI-driven cloud aims to cut costs and complexity, heralding a new era for enterprise IT efficiency and autonomy.
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New Oracle database embraces a people-less future

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Oracle, Chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison yesterday introduced the latest version of their database technologies.
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Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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86% of high-growth companies see cybersecurity as a means of new business opportunities, not just defence, says Vodafone report.
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Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Spear phishers continue to exploit security weaknesses in organisations using social engineering. It's becoming the most significant security threat.
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ForeScout and CyberArk announce partnership - and new solution

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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ForeScout and CyberArk forge a key alliance, launching a security solution to bolster defences against cyber threats and protect privileged accounts.
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Addressing cybersecurity transparency for stronger protection

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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Security firm Aleron says that cybersecurity management is a complex problem and transparency can result in even more ambiguity.
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Artificial Intelligence makes anti-malware solutions more effective

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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CylancePROTECT achieves highest malware prevention efficacy in iT-CUBE Systems' endpoint security solutions test.
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Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.
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'Good lessons' arise from Singapore business continuity test

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Singapore's financial sector conducted a massive business continuity exercise in order to test response to both cyber and physical attacks last month.
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INFOGRAPHIC – The EU's most vulnerable countries to cybercrime

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Cybersecurity comes down to a number of factors and one of them is geographical location - here's a full list of the EU countries and their rankings.
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One step ahead: Safeguarding your business from the top down

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Mitigation plans against cyber attacks fail due to a lack of support from the board. But if the board starts leading the charge, they will succeed.
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A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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​An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.
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Upside-down flag prompts hack against Malaysian websites

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Malaysian websites have been hit by hacks and DDoS attacks reportedly in response to an error in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 booklet.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
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Security expert shares tips to help SMEs fight off cyber attacks

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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With high-profile firms in the headlines, does it mean that SMEs face even greater risk? And if it does, what can the smaller entities do about it?.
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60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.