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Taking things back to basics: Ransomware and how we can prevent it

Mon, 8th May 2017
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How do you keep ransomware out? That question is on every organisation's lips as the number of attacks spikes to unprecedented levels.
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CompTIA: Navigating the decision-making process of an IT security engagement

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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CompTIA have put together a number of questions to help businesses navigate the decision-making process of an IT security engagement.
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Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.
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With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Hackers are like burglars targeting vulnerable homes: they look for easy access and attack the least protected targets first. #cybersecurity.
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Fortinet's internal segmentation firewalls: Securing the inner network

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Once malware enters your network, it can move laterally virtually unopposed. Fortinet's ISFWs protect your digital assets.
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Security breaches: When, not if

Wed, 25th May 2016
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Ixia warns that security breaches are an inevitable 'when', urging businesses to adopt a 360-degree network approach for robust defence.
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Google suffers minor breach when third-party vendor accidentally exposes employee information

Mon, 16th May 2016
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Google is one of the latest victims of a minor security breach after confidential information about Google Employees was sent to an outside business.
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UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year

Tue, 10th May 2016
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The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
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'The Red Team' discovers widespread Android vulnerability

Mon, 9th May 2016
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FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.
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Are cybersecurity investments wasted money?

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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No matter how much money we throw into cybersecurity, it seems to have little impact on reducing the damage of breaches and attacks.
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Fortinet's Advanced Threat Protection: Secure your sensitive data, ensure your privacy

Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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Securing your data and ensuring your privacy can be difficult tasks. Here is Fortinet's five step solution to prevent the most persistent threats.
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Wake up call: IoT security not up to scratch

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Alarming Strategy Analytics report finds IoT security lax as firms grapple with data breaches and rising cyber threats.
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Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.
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Meet the encryption flaw that's putting internet users at risk

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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LogJam allows an attacker to weaken what is believed to be a secure encrypted connection between a user and a server, according to Trend Micro.
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How to prevent data breaches

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Businesses are failing to protect themselves adequately from increasingly-sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, says Palo Alto Networks.
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Express Data & Cisco - Mobility in today's world

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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A new approach to security has to be adopted. The firewall is still a major aspect of a security strategy, but is only part of the story.
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Virtualisation provides single point of defence.

Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Virtualisation renders a single point of defence but comes with unique security challenges, necessitating a robust focus on safeguarding the host system.
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ISACA survey shows IT business problems

Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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ANZ tech leaders grapple with IT staffing shortages, security breaches, and strategic disconnects, a new ISACA survey reveals.
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Employees cause security concerns

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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New Zealand businesses are concerned about security breaches stemming from staff mistakes, a recent survey from Symantec shows.
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ICT safety & security

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Businesses must implement robust cybersafety frameworks to avoid breaches, often caused by internal sources. Educating staff is essential.