Threat Protection stories
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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
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Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.
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Infinigate Cloud partners with Chorus to boost cybersecurity services
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Infinigate Cloud partners with Chorus to bolster European MSP security with 24x7 SOCaaS, utilising Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat protection and response capabilities.
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NormCyber earns Microsoft specialisation for threat protection
Fri, 17th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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soc
NormCyber earns prestigious Microsoft Threat Protection specialisation, demonstrating its expertise in deploying advanced cyber security solutions and solidifying its status as a top-tier Microsoft Security Solutions Partner.
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Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Zscaler and Google team up to integrate Zscaler Private Access with Chrome Enterprise, setting new standards in zero-trust cybersecurity for private apps.
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Fortinet unveils FortiGate 200G series for enhanced campus security
Wed, 8th May 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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wireless networks
Fortinet unveils its FortiGate 200G series, a next-generation firewall designed to boost security and network performance at modern campuses, with AI-enhanced features and support for Wi-Fi 7 wireless standard.
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UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
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Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
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Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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pam
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ai
Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.
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Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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network security
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled Quantum Force, a series of ten high-performance AI-powered firewalls offering up to 1 Tbps of threat prevention.
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Fortinet unveils rugged, compact device for harsh locations with 5G support
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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5g & beyond
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breach prevention
Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.
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SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.
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Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud security
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.
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Fortinet releases next-gen firewall, Pay-as-You-Grow model
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet launches FortiGate 6001F Next-Gen Firewall, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for modern data centre security needs.
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Cisco unveils digital acceleration tools for Asia-Pacific SMBs
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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apm
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network infrastructure
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software development
Cisco unveils tailored security and networking solutions, aiding digital acceleration of Asia-Pacific’s SMBs.
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Proofpoint acquires Tessian to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity defences
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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dlp
Proofpoint finalises acquisition of AI-leader Tessian, planning to enhance their cybersecurity platform by 2024.
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Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.
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Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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saas
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firewalls
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vpns
Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.
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Australia's six cyber shields: Will data science be seventh?
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The potential addition of a seventh shield powered by data science could be the pivotal move that elevates Australia to a top-tier cyber nation by 2030.
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Why you should create a physical security standard for your company
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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physical security
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trustwave
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cloud services
By bridging the gap between cyber and physical defence, organisations are better equipped to face an ever-evolving threat landscape.