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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.

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Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
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ForeScout deepens visibility into OT networks with industrial system integrations

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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New partnerships with Indegy and SecurityMatters continue to forward ForeScout's strategy to secure the extended enterprise.
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Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
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Maximise threat prevention and network uptime with inline bypass

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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network security
Network performance is getting higher and the number of security tools needed are overlapping and overcomplicating the task.
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DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.
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Trend Micro extends container security solution to work at the speed of DevOps

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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Trend Micro has expanded its container security solution with Deep Security Smart Check, enabling malware and vulnerability scans in the DevOps cycle.
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VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software

Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Fusion UEM enables IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, and manage access to corporate content.
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Tenable launches solution to secure infrastructure across converged IT/OT environments

Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Converged environments contain a mix of IT and OT devices and systems that demand a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
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Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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financial systems
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software updates
The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
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IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
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Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.
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Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.
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Okta and VMware partner to deliver identity capabilities for the cloud workspace

Thu, 24th May 2018
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The two have announced a partnership and integration between VMware Workspace ONE and the Okta Identity Cloud.
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Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.
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Okta eliminates the need for passwords with ThreatInsight

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Okta announces new features that allow organisations to replace passwords with stronger authentication methods.
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Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
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Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain

Tue, 15th May 2018
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supply chain
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nztech
Auckland's Olivia, a pioneering small business, adopts blockchain to boost food traceability and sustainability, exporting over NZD $2 million annually.
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Kiwi startup making it easier for the self-employed to handle taxes

Tue, 15th May 2018
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hnry
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Hnry turns self-employment into a 'pay-as-you-earn' model, free from the risk of severe consequences that come with non-compliance.
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Access management employees will thank you for – Seos has you covered

Mon, 14th May 2018
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cybersecurity
Seos can be ported onto microprocessor devices, allowing the credential system to be delivered on mobile devices, wearables, and smart cards.
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Supermicro reveals latest data centre and cloud solutions

Fri, 11th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
The result is up to 60% hardware acquisition cost savings, less power consumption and less e-waste during technology refresh cycles.