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2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds

2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

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Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study

ThreatQuotient study reveals confusion over the role of threat hunters, with many teams focusing on reactive processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019

Endpoint Protection

Symantec updates endpoint security offering

The Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) brings automated assistance with security management to evaluate risks and take action to secure their organisation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2019

Firewalls

Sophos launches managed threat response service

Sophos debuts its Managed Threat Response service, offering a fully managed 24/7 threat hunting, detection, and response capability for organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says

New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million

The cybersecurity market in Vietnam is projected to hit USD$215 million by the end of 2023 amid rising cyber threats and digitalisation, says Ken Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Over 50% of incident response requests occur after damage complete – Kaspersky

Over 50% of incident response requests in 2018 were made after significant damage had already occurred, says Kaspersky's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019

Document Management

Successful threat hunting requires curation & collaboration

Many organizations already have the technology required for threat hunting, with SIEMs and threat intelligence a starting point.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit

There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds

Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

Malware

Don't let fear win: saying no to ransomware

Databarracks urges businesses to adopt a non-negotiation stance against ransomware attacks, citing Radiohead's defiance as an inspiring example.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SecBI makes breakthrough in cybersecurity for SOCs

SecBI has extended its threat detection solution with automated response, an ingredient that has supposedly been missing from the SOAR market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs

Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019

Data Analytics

Experian, Audiens team for Italian data insights

Information services provider Experian and data management firm Audiens are partnering to drive insight from data on the Italian market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019

Firewalls

How 'thinking small' can alleviate big security headaches

Microsegmentation is the new 'east-west' frontier that looks at all of the network connections an intruder can use to move laterally through your environment.

By Rob van Es • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jan 2019

Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018

Cloud Security

Carbon Black announces enhanced cloud security offering

Carbon Black unveils Cb ThreatHunter at #CbConnect18 in New York, enhancing cloud security with new threat hunting and incident response features on its PSC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018