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Securing your unified communications: Three key considerations
Unified Communications

Securing your unified communications: Three key considerations

Surprisingly, attacks against unified communications (UC) are some of the fastest growing and most misunderstood threats organizations face today.

By Kevin Riley • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base
AI Security

Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base

Fast-growing managed security services provider Proficio has a new base in Hong Kong as it widens its presence across the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices
Malware

60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices

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

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Prominent line-up of speakers announced for IBC Cyber Security Forum
Cybersecurity

Prominent line-up of speakers announced for IBC Cyber Security Forum

Some of the big names announced include executives from ITV, Sky, News Corp, Google and HBO to discuss exclusive insights in cybersecurity.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them
Cybersecurity

Businesses can't outrun cybercriminals but they can 'outsmart' them

Most businesses mistakenly believe they are protected against cybercrime due to security controls, but this is not the case, says Empired.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls
Firewalls

​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls

Fortinet has been recognised as a 'leader' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services
Cloud Access Security Broker

Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services

Pure-play cybersecurity giant has signed on with Australian-based managed security services provider Nexon Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Firewalls

Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth
Firewalls

ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth

The Australia/New Zealand firewall market will experience huge growth in the coming years, driven by an escalation of sophisticated attacks.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security
Virtualisation

Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security

Security is not about the perimeter any more. Not when you have applications virtualised in the cloud, each with their own policies.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'
Malware

Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'

According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider
Firewalls

Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks: Australia is resilient but overconfident about cybersecurity abilities

36% of respondents lost at least $130,000 in data breaches in 2015-2016, and 40% have lost money in the last year alone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms
Malware

The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms

Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world's major hotspots for malware infection rates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards
Firewalls

Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards

Five Aussie firms win big at Fortinet's Global Partner awards, showcasing dedication to cyber defence and innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
You're invited to be a part of THE IT event of 2017!
Cartech

You're invited to be a part of THE IT event of 2017!

The Australian CIO Summit is the premium forum bringing together leading IT professionals with the most renowned solution providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Dimension Data showcases APAC threat landscape at exclusive Auckland event
Endpoint Protection

Dimension Data showcases APAC threat landscape at exclusive Auckland event

NTT Security report warns that treating cybersecurity as just an IT problem is a mistake, as phishing attacks account for 73% of malware delivery.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017