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Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool
Cloud Access Security Broker

Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool

A Bitglass report reveals that while 86% of firms have cloud tools, only 34% use SSO, highlighting a troubling gap in cloud security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Cognizant named RPA services leader by Forrester
Robotic Process Automation

Cognizant named RPA services leader by Forrester

It received the highest possible ratings in the customer and business outcomes, partner ecosystem, and commercial model criteria.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Multicloud not an all-or-nothing proposition for applications – report
DevOps

Multicloud not an all-or-nothing proposition for applications – report

The 2019 State of AX report by Kemp reveals 66% of businesses struggle with app integration and management. Half of workloads may stay off public clouds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky
Kaspersky

Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report
Digital Transformation

Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report

Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point
Malware

September's top malware, Emotet botnet strikes again – Check Point

Check Point's researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Password habits still key obstacle to business' security - LogMeIn
Multi-factor authentication

Password habits still key obstacle to business' security - LogMeIn

LogMeIn's new global report pinpoints poor employee password habits as a major security challenge despite advances in multi-factor authentication adoption.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Thales: Organisations failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud
Storage

Thales: Organisations failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud

A study by Thales and Ponemon Institute reveals 24% of Australian firms lack a security-focused approach to cloud data, risking compliance and consumer trust.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Fortune 500 companies failing to demonstrate cybersecurity commitment - Bitglass
Cloud Access Security Broker

Fortune 500 companies failing to demonstrate cybersecurity commitment - Bitglass

A Bitglass report reveals that 77% of Fortune 500 companies lack transparency in cybersecurity roles, with just 62% having a Chief Information Security Officer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Vehicle connectivity market to surpass US$1b by 2022
Cartech

Vehicle connectivity market to surpass US$1b by 2022

As the tech competition heats up, more manufacturers are adding vehicle-to-everything solutions into new vehicles.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report
Firewalls

Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report

Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Companies and researchers coordinating on disclosure – 451 Research
DevOps

Companies and researchers coordinating on disclosure – 451 Research

Veracode's survey reveals that 90% of software companies and security researchers believe disclosing vulnerabilities improves software security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard
Malware

Malware hiding on popular content delivery networks - WatchGuard

Data also shows Kali Linux modules cracking malware top ten list and a dramatic year-over-year increase in overall malware volume.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Cloud-native breaches vastly different from legacy malware attacks - McAfee
Public Cloud

Cloud-native breaches vastly different from legacy malware attacks - McAfee

The report uncovered that 99% of misconfiguration incidents in public cloud environments go undetected, exposing companies to data loss.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
From predator to high-risk vaccine: Sophos tracks WannaCry's evolution
Malware

From predator to high-risk vaccine: Sophos tracks WannaCry's evolution

An analysis of around 2,000 WannaCry samples from 2018 shows they were adapted to bypass the famous kill switch, but unable to encrypt data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky
Identity and Access Management

Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky

Kaspersky's Global Privacy Report 2018 reveals that 39.2% of users trade private data for increased safety, with many freely sharing social media details.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
IoT devices lacking basic security assessments
DevOps

IoT devices lacking basic security assessments

A follow-up study by Independent Security Evaluators uncovered 125 vulnerabilities in 13 IoT devices, highlighting ongoing and widespread security lapses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe
Marketing Technologies

Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe

Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019