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Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Cylance, Symantec and Carbon Black have all featured top of the ranks in the Enterprise Management Associates next-generation endpoint security report.
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Interview: BT on securing cooperation between government and industry

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Rajiv Shah, former BAE Systems executive, is appointed as Director of Government Cybersecurity for BT in Australia.
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AI could be the key to ending cybercrime

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Over the last few years, the world has seen a steady and increasing flow of high profile data breaches hitting the headlines...
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How to make attackers' lives harder with effective threat hunting

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Sandboxing was big, but I believe that in two years sandboxing won't be an effective control, because the bad guys understand it.
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2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.
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NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
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Forcepoint updates 'human-centric' security portfolio

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Forcepoint recently revealed updates to several features in its 'human-centric' security portfolio designed for government agencies and enterprise.
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Attackers will get in: Three frameworks that help you through ransomware

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Ransomware will breach networks, but frameworks from NIST, SANS, and the Navy can guide organisations in preparing for and mitigating these attacks.
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Barracuda brings new firewall capabilities to DevSecOps

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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The expanded public cloud functionality for its Barracuda Web Application Firewall and Barracuda NextGen Firewall will integrate the new capabilities.
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Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test

Sat, 18th Nov 2017
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Fortinet's FortiGate 600D excelled in the latest NSS Labs NGIPS test, achieving a 99.7% security effectiveness rating and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
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The security 'F' word: Everything you need to know about firewalls

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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The nature of the current threat landscape is creating the need for fundamental changes in the approach to network security.
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Barracuda announces new 'cloud-generation' firewalls

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Barracuda expands public cloud functionality for Web and NextGen Firewalls, offering utility-based consumption and automated security controls.
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Four crucial factors to consider when implementing a SIEM platform – Frost & Sullivan

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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A SIEM is the central nervous system for security analysts in combing through alerts, conducting investigations, devising countermeasures.
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The five key elements of closed-loop network security

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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As the threat landscape grows more complex, traditional security policies fall short. Discover the five key elements essential for closed-loop network security.
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Verizon provides 7 trends driving IT transformation in 2018

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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​Already we're breaking into November with December not far behind – where has the year gone? Verizon has provided key trends for the year ahead.
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Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.
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How to simplify your network's security through one platform

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Simplify your network security with closed-loop solutions, handle mobile workforces, IoT, and the cloud. Experts say it's vital as attack surfaces grow.
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Study says unknown malware is the biggest threat to security professionals

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Unknown malware has emerged as the top threat for IT and InfoSec professionals, affecting 35% over the last two years, according to Cylance's ESG report.
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Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.
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McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity's future at MPOWER

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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McAfee MPOWER conference in Las Vegas focuses on the future of cybersecurity and the need for talent efficiency.