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Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android

Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016

Cybersecurity

CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges

Solution overload is plaguing chief information security officers who are finding it difficult to manage cyber threat prevention.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

Firewalls

Reinventing next-generation firewalls for coordinated protection

The escalation in volume and complexity of cyber threats today have compelled organisations to turn to next-generation security solutions.

By Wana Tun • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

Data Loss Prevention

Expert dishes on Symantec/Blue Coat 'powerful' merger

Symantec announced the acquisition of web and cloud security specialist Blue Coat. Symantec is about to become bigger and more powerful than the rest.

By Andrew Kellett • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016

Cybersecurity

Symantec's acquisition of Blue Coat to amplify cybersecurity protection

Symantec has announced its acquisition of cloud security provider Blue Coat for $4.65 billion, strengthening cyber protection for Symantec customers.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016

Phishing

Cyber insurance not always up to scratch

Organisations warned to check cyber insurance for coverage of new social engineering email attacks #cybersecurity #insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016

Open source

Organisations are failing to adequately invest in IT security

Investment in IT security lags despite a surge in cyber risks, a Red Hat survey reveals, as firms neglect vital defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016

Breach Prevention

The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time

Experts claim ramping up costs for hackers could be the golden ticket to deterring rampant cyber threats, urging organisations to adopt robust defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016

Malware

Third party risks 'a serious risk'

'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.

By Narinder Purba • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016

Firewalls

Fortinet ramps up local managed security provider focus

Fortinet is eyeing up the managed security service provider market in Australia and New Zealand, with plans to ramp up its market share.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

Partner Programmes

The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel

IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Cybersecurity

Blue Coat endorses Aussie Govt cyber security strategy

Blue Coat welcomes Australian Government's cyber security strategy update, says it will make networks more resilient.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

Breach Prevention

Palo Alto and PwC team up to bring better security to businesses

Palo Alto Networks and PwC team up to create a next-generation security framework for organizations to prevent cyber breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016

Firewalls

Palo Alto seeks 'security innovators' with partner program upgrade

Palo Alto Networks has updated its NextWave Channel Partner Program in a move designed to further enable partners to be 'next-gen security innovators'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016