About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 165
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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mfa
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it automation
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kaseya
Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.
Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.
Interview: Telstra on why the electronic and cyber security worlds must converge
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ueba
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user behaviour analysis
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electronics
Isolation is a thing of the past - at least when it comes to electronic and cyber security. They are rapidly converging. How will they work together?.
Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Security is not about the perimeter any more. Not when you have applications virtualised in the cloud, each with their own policies.
Three key security hotspots to consider for your 2018 budget
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
When budgeting for the 2018 financial year, businesses should look to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in policies, infrastructure & training.
It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
How to find out the true value of network risk reduction
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Networks may make up part of business infrastructure growth, but how do businesses make the most out of any new network & security monitoring tools?.
SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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email
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sonicwall
It has been seven months since SonicWall split from Dell. CEO Bill Conner says it's an exciting time for the company: Here's what it has been up to.
NSW Govt seeks 10 security & fintech startups for Israel accelerator program
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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fintech
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government
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accelerator
The NSW Government is looking for 10 cybersecurity and fintech startups to find out more about Israel in an event at TechSydney tonight, June 19.
Centrify targets local admin access on Macs through latest identity management update
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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centrify
Macs in the enterprise are prone to careless administrative account maintenance and passwords are being shared further than they should be.
'Dangerous' Industroyer malware linked to industrial cyber attacks
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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malware
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iot
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industrial iot
ESET has posted a warning that critical infrastructure worldwide could be vulnerable to the cybercriminal group Industroyer.
We're watching more streaming video than ever - even on our phone screens
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Do you like watching streaming content that's more than 20 minutes long? Binge watching TV series online? Turns out you're not alone.
Blade Runner 2049 is getting its own 'authentic' mobile game
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Embark on a noir odyssey—'Blade Runner 2049' forges a path to mobile gaming, promising an 'authentic' experience by Next Games.
China Unicom sets sights on Russia through local subsidiary launch
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
China Unicom is setting its sights on Russia for major expansion of its telecommunications, Point-of-Presence, data center & cloud computing services.
Optus Business & Canberra Data Centres score major cloud contract for Federal Govt
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Optus Business and Canberra Data Centres have scored a contract with numerous Federal Government agencies to deliver a Federal private cloud network.
IntegrationWorks boosts its Aussie team thanks to major govt & enterprise contracts
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
IntegrationWorks boosts its Australian team thanks to major contract and demand for enterprise integration grows - and the Kiwi team is there to help.
Your webinar invite: Australia’s new data breach laws and how to revamp your security
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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breach prevention
Organisations risk becoming non-compliant with data breach laws - Here's how your organisation can navigate the regulations and tighten your security.
Deloitte 'committed to New Zealand' as it expands equity partner base
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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risk & compliance
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deloitte
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consultancy
Deloitte welcomes 15 local equity partners to its New Zealand offices, reflecting its commitment to growth and its people.
Hone digital transformation strategies on areas that really count, says CenturyLink
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Businesses urged to refine digital strategies for true impact, CenturyLink advises focus on tech that boosts goals and operations.