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Sophos named a Numbering Authority in CVE programme

Sophos has become a Numbering Authority in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures programme, enabling it to assign CVE identification to its own products.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021

Cybersecurity

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs

CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

22 billion records exposed from breaches in 2020 — report

The research also found that 35% of the breaches recorded by Tenable were caused by ransomware attacks, while 14% of breaches stemmed from email compromises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Top security threats for 2021

2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.

By Mick Esber • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021

Cybersecurity

Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree

German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021

Malware

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021

Software-as-a-Service

The best DDoS protection depends on the use case

On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.

By Eyal Arazi • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021

Malware

The current state of ransomware — and its future

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021

Quantum Computing

What does the future of infosecurity entail?

2020 has brought constant changes, curveballs, and shifts in business strategy. Here are the key infosecurity trends for 2021.

By Mike Nelson • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020

Firewalls

How to protect applications across multiple clouds

Deploying and managing web application firewalls in cloud environments is a challenge, says Radware's Yaniv Hoffman.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020

Cybersecurity

2020 saw a surge in detected malicious files — Kaspersky

Kaspersky detected more trojans, backdoors and worms than last year, representing an overall 5.2% increase in detected malicious files year-on-year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020

Multi-cloud

Zscaler hires Steve Singer as new ANZ country manager

Zscaler appoints Steve Singer as Regional VP and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. He will focus on growth and expanding local partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020

Cybersecurity

Threat intelligence platforms underpin security efficiency and effectiveness

Cyber-threat fusion centres transform siloed security, enhancing cross-department intel sharing & decision-making.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Firewalls

How CISOs can come out on top of the cyber arms race

CISOs must determine what their organisation's security goals are, including the organisation's risk profile and appetite, and, of course, their budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

Network Detection and Response

Why accelerated cloud adoption exposes organisations to security risk

The need for robust cybersecurity is growing as cybercriminals adapt their tactics. Network detection and response (NDR) is now essential.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

IoT Security

Incorporating OT for a holistic cybersecurity transformation

Industrial cyber-risk in Asia is increasing due to IT-OT integration, geopolitical tension, and cloud-based applications, says Gartner.

By Vincent Liu • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

Cloud Security

Zscaler rolls out new Cloud Protection solution

The solution, which implements a zero trust approach to cloud workloads, aims to minimise attack surfaces and enforces security across multi-cloud footprints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2020

Digital Transformation

Operational technology catches up with digital transformation

Asia's energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors are rapidly digitizing operations to remain competitive, driving a greater focus on cybersecurity.

By Vincent Liu • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020