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SASE – Take security to users, not make them come to you
Firewalls

SASE – Take security to users, not make them come to you

One platform with a single pane of glass provides secure access for users to the services they need or want, when they want them, wherever they are. .

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
You've dealt with the ransomware, how come it's back?
Firewalls

You've dealt with the ransomware, how come it's back?

The research shows that in 2022, 33% of Australian ransomware victims were hit more than once, highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity measures.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Why cloud-based resources still need effective backup
Data Protection

Why cloud-based resources still need effective backup

As businesses have come to terms with the benefits of cloud platforms, many are working to shift their IT workloads to this more flexible environment.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
The 'A-B-C' of effective application security
Firewalls

The 'A-B-C' of effective application security

Software applications have been a key tool for businesses for decades, but the way they are designed and operated has changed during the past few years.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups
Firewalls

The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups

By taking the time to review how data is being stored and protected, organisations can take advantage of these tools while maintaining effective data security.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Bait, hook and catch – targeted spearphishing on the rise
Firewalls

Bait, hook and catch – targeted spearphishing on the rise

Spearphishing attacks are on the rise, with cybercriminals targeting enterprises through personalised and intricate methods to steal sensitive data and funds.

By Mark Lukie • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Caught in the wild: A look at email scams and spam
Firewalls

Caught in the wild: A look at email scams and spam

Every day cybercriminals come up with a wide variety of phishing tactics with the intent of scamming innocent users.

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable
Unified Communications

Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable

Alongside the migration to the cloud has been the rise of application programming interfaces (APIs) and artificial intelligence (AI).

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
What to consider when moving into the cloud generation… securely
Firewalls

What to consider when moving into the cloud generation… securely

IT professionals are starting to realise just how different securing a cloud computing environment is from traditional on-premises IT environments.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar
Malware

Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar

Spear phishers continue to exploit security weaknesses in organisations using social engineering. It's becoming the most significant security threat.

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Mark Lukie

The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Firewalls

The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies

Email remains the most widely used business communication channel. It is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.

By Mark Lukie • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023