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Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity
Kordia

Exploring why culture is key to effective cybersecurity

Establishing a pervasive cyber security culture can help protect against malware attacks, as the weakest link is often people.

By Peter Bailey • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Firewalls

Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats

Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.

By Ian Raper • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist
Intel

Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.

By Jerome Boursier • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos​ • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Qlik: An introduction to big data and business intelligence
Data Analytics

Qlik: An introduction to big data and business intelligence

It is vital that we understand the critical relationship between big data and BI, as without one another they are fruitless to an organisation.

By James Belsey • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Malware

Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.

By Steven Sparshott • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018
Disaster Recovery

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure
Customer Relationship Management

How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure

After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering
Cybersecurity

CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering

Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.

By Emmanuel Marshall • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'

Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.

By Ramon Chen • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?
Digital Transformation

Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?

Digital is not a new concept. What is new is the notion that digital goes beyond simply implementing technology within businesses.

By Jayajyoti Sengupta • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity

​A Six-Point Checklist for making sure that your security teams have the capacity to track the root causes and progress of noxious malware
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By David Shefter • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018
Security Information and Event Management

Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018

In 2018, Australian businesses will harness machine learning and AI technology for seamless operations, pre-trained models, and enhanced IoT functionalities.

By Simon Eid • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes
Cybersecurity

How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.

By Vikas Uberoy • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens
Marketing Technologies

The state of the nation: Government websites fail to serve citizens

The majority of government websites are underperforming, with the best site scoring 4.6 out of 10 - a failing grade.

By Liz Mclean • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics
Privileged Access Management

Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics

Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.

By Michael Bosnar • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Guardians of data: Who watches over our information
Data Protection

Guardians of data: Who watches over our information

Australian businesses lost over AUD $2 million to hackers last year, prompting new laws. Now, IT teams act as vital guardians of data security.

By Richard Cookes • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017