About Kai Ping
Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 3
Okta announces security layer for on-prem apps
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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iaas
Okta debuts Okta Access Gateway at Oktane19, enhancing secure single sign-on for on-premises applications. Set for release later this year.
Okta launches risk-based authentication with machine learning
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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mfa
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iam
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Okta has unveiled a new risk-based authentication system at Oktane19, leveraging machine learning for enhanced security and seamless user experiences.
Okta enables developers to create unlimited platform integrations
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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iam
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open source
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cybersecurity
Advanced development functionality provided by Hooks opens the Okta Integration Network to a wide array of new types of custom, secure integrations.
Okta brings centralised identity security to servers
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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mfa
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cloud security
Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.
Okta introduces customisable building blocks for identity verification
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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iam
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Passwordless authentication, progressive profiling, per-app branding and unlimited use cases are now possible with the Okta Identity Engine.
Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack
Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Norsk Hydro has suspended all online operations after being crippled by the LockerGoga ransomware, impacting multiple business areas.
Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
Why it's time to move ID card issuance to the cloud
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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physical security
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iam
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cybersecurity
As traditional ID card issuance methods become outdated and insecure, moving to cloud-based solutions offers increased flexibility, security, and efficiency.
Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.
Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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uc
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mfa
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multi-cloud
As data breaches surge, Richard Bird of Ping Identity discusses how organisations can tailor security measures to mitigate unique cyber risks in the cloud era.
Interview: Tenable CTO on how companies should measure cyber risk
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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nation state attacks
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tenable
Rising geopolitical tensions coupled with an expanding attack surface have left governments and organisations vulnerable to targeted attacks.
Expert comment: Google fined US$57mil for GDPR breaches
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google fined EUR €50 million by France's CNIL for GDPR breaches, marking the first major enforcement under the EU's stringent data privacy law.
Interview: vArmour on using visibility to create secure application policies
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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application security
As enterprises embrace cloud apps, securing them becomes pivotal. vArmour's Keith Stewart discusses leveraging visibility for robust application policies.
Using layered security to stay safe over the holidays
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
SonicWall's Capture Labs threat researchers recorded 28 times more ransomware attacks on Black Friday compared to last year.
Security cameras – a latent botnet network?
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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ddos
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surveillance
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iot security
In a comparison of 16 indoor and outdoor IP surveillance cameras, researchers found only one well-protected device.
Exclusive: Why botnets will swarm IoT devices
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Swarmbots are revolutionising cyber threats, targeting IoT devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Fortinet's Derek Manky discusses the looming risks.
Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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mfa
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iam
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apm
Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor's Liz Knight discusses key strategies.
The five-step guide to securing data in the cloud - IDC
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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migration
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Cloud's rise brings hybrid and multicloud challenges, IDC and Forcepoint guide on secure cloud data transition.
How to balance collaboration and security on Workplace by Facebook
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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uc
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cloud security
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casb
Cloud tool growth spikes data risk; firms adapt to insider threats, ensure compliance with tools like Netskope.
Details of 9mil compromised in Cathay Pacific data leak
Fri, 26th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Twenty-seven credit card numbers with no CVV were accessed, and the combination of data accessed varies for each affected passenger.