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Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

By Maninder Singh • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Securing remote workforces at scale
Hybrid & Remote Work

Securing remote workforces at scale

Australian businesses brace for remote working amid COVID-19 by strengthening cybersecurity measures in their Business Continuity Plans to avoid cyberattacks.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Virtual Private Networks

COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services

Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears
Malware

Phishing cases explode as attackers prey on coronavirus fears

Attackers, ever the opportunists, are capitalising on COVID-19, pushing phishing lures and establishing newly-registered coronavirus-related domains.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros
Cybersecurity

'We are in a permanent state of cyber warfare' say 88% of IT pros

Nation-state attacks are on the rise, leading to an increasing focus on national cybersecurity protocols, according to a survey by Venafi.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Verizon expands security portfolio with new solutions to combat cybercrime

Verizon Business strengthens its cybersecurity portfolio with new solutions employing advanced analytics and blockchain to combat increasing cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite
Cybersecurity

Verizon unveils three new security solutions in expanded suite

Verizon expands its security suite with three new solutions, including Managed Detection and Response and blockchain-based identity solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020
Firewalls

What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020

Gone are the days when organisations needed to choose best-of-breed point solutions to secure each individual aspect of the network.

By Illan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
DDoS attacks on the rise, with more hitting victims on Sunday
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks on the rise, with more hitting victims on Sunday

Kaspersky research has found that DDoS attacks have almost doubled in Q4 2019 with roughly 28% of attacks occurring on the weekend.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Vectra AI expands APAC leadership team with new security head
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Vectra AI expands APAC leadership team with new security head

Vectra AI bolsters APAC security with Chris Fisher as new head amidst new product launches, aiming to enhance cloud and SaaS attack resistance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Security professionals over-confident in security products
Cloud Security

Security professionals over-confident in security products

Security professionals are over-confident when it comes to effectiveness of their security products, according to a new survey released by Keysight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks almost doubled in the last year - Kaspersky

Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Cybersecurity market growing billions each year
Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity market growing billions each year

The overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach US$25.1 billion in revenue in 2020, growing 4.8% year-on-year.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks
Internet of Things

Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks

The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows
Malware

Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows

Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Trustpower ups its security systems game with Nozomi Networks
IoT Security

Trustpower ups its security systems game with Nozomi Networks

Trustpower has deployed Nozomi Networks' Guardian solution for asset discovery and improved operational visibility over the network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020