Cybersecurity strategy stories

Preparing your IT security defences for the year ahead
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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soc
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edr
Tools and services in place need to be constantly monitored and updated to ensure they can protect against both current and emerging threats.

Illumio’s cybersecurity experts predict priorities for 2023
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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illumio
Illumio predicts breach containment, consolidation, and better governance as priorities for 2023 and warns of increased threats to healthcare and energy.

Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
Thu, 12th May 2022
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firewall
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network management
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it training
The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.

How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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ddos
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fintech
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cloud banking solutions
While open banking benefits banks, fintechs, and consumers, its promise to deliver innovative services and spur competition does not come without security cautions.

Divide between IT and OT teams hindering unified cybersecurity strategies
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
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cybersecurity strategy
"Organisations must not fall into the trap of thinking that OT can just be tacked onto an existing IT program or managed under a general IT umbrella."

Appgate launches latest version of zero trust network access solution
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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malware
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sdp
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cybersecurity strategy
The new version of Appgate SDP introduces capability and usability enhancements designed to help enterprises expand and accelerate strategic zero trust initiatives.

Ping Identity acquires Singular Key, extends no-code functionality
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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devops
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malware
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it automation
"Singular Key’s no-code identity orchestration makes integrating identity and other enterprise apps simple, allowing customers to achieve better end user experiences in less time.”

Traditional solutions fail to secure organisations against today's malware
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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firewall
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network management
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malware
"Traditional anti-malware solutions alone are simply insufficient for today's threat environment. Every organisation needs a layered, proactive security strategy that involves machine learning and behavioural analysis."

How to address cyber-threats as a strategic risk
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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cybersecurity strategy
Becoming a cyber-secure organisation in the face of an evolving threat landscape requires a strategic, business-focused approach to security as opposed to a tactical approach in which security is addressed simply by implementing new tools.

Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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study
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threatquotient
“Responding to threats is important for security, but it is not the main task of the threat hunter.”

75% of DevOps professionals say certificate issuance policies slow them down
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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devops
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project management
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app development
Less than half of DevOps professionals believe developers always request certificates that serve as machine identities through authorised channels.

Organisations still not getting cybersecurity fundamentals right - Wavelink
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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mfa
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patching
Research shows that nearly 60% of organisations that suffered a data breach in the two years between 2016 and 2018 fell victim to a known vulnerability with patches available.

AiSP launches ladies in cybersecurity mentorship programme
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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women in technology
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association of information security professionals
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cybersecurity strategy
The initiative aims to plug the industry’s talent gap, spur female participation in cybersecurity, and transform the role women play in Singapore’s cyber defence.

Business security performance impacting bottom line - Thycotic
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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pam
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app development
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apm
When cybersecurity teams do not meet their targets, it impacts the CEO with longer hours, job insecurity, shareholder pushback, and bonus reductions.

Nine ways to boost IT security during the summer holidays
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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christmas
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attivo networks
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cybersecurity strategy
With fewer users to manage, IT teams will likely have more capacity to carry out tasks that might have been overlooked during the busy business year.

How user-centred design is reshaping cybersecurity
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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project management
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martech
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multi-cloud
A user-centered design approach starts with users and asking them what they want to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

Time to turn the tables on cyber-attackers
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Cyberattackers are no strangers to deception and trickery, and emerging ‘deception technology’ is giving the defending team an opportunity to turn the tables in their favour, Attivo finds.

How to level up Australia’s cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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ai
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it automation
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ai security
The Productivity Bulletin showed that productivity levels in Australia has been declining in key industries since 2013, falling behind global peers.

Forcepoint increases cloud security presence to cover 128 countries
Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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edr
This PoP expansion brings Forcepoint services to virtually anywhere in the world while delivering optimal security and productivity enhancing capabilities.

Fortune 500 companies failing to demonstrate cybersecurity commitment - Bitglass
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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casb
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report
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bitglass
The report found that 38% of the 2019 Fortune 500 do not have a chief information security officer (CISO).

Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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risk
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ping identity
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insider threats
While strengthening your organisation’s external defences with the latest tools and technologies makes sound sense, it’s only half a battle plan.

Time to include multi-factor authentication in your cybersecurity strategy - WatchGuard
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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network management
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network security
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firewall
Enterprises looking to reduce the risk of cyber-compromise or attack need to think about adding multi-factor authentication technology to their arsenal.

Board members in ANZ most engaged in cybersecurity – Infosys
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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ecm
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martech
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document management
The research highlights how cybersecurity is a top priority for organisations in the ANZ market, with boards taking a more hands-on approach to cybersecurity.

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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nz government
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cybersecurity strategy
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The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand’s cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.