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Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program

Mon, 1st May 2017
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UK firms urged to proactively hunt cyber threats by mastering OS intricacies and tailoring threat hunting teams to bolster digital defences.
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Carbon Black asks: So what exactly is threat hunting?

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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​Information security professionals used to put all of their chips towards incident prevention. This didn't work out very well.
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Palo Alto Networks commits to APAC customers by opening new Singapore office

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Palo Alto Networks has moved into its brand new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore this week, opened by Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim.
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The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Sophos launches phishing attack simulator to fight organisational blindspots

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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Sophos says that out of your entire organisation, your IT staff are the most likely to fall for a phishing attack. Surprising?.
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APAC the highest risk spot for malware encounters, says Microsoft report

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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APAC has serious work to do when it comes to protecting themselves against malware – in fact, the region is one of the highest risk.
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AI security pioneers Cylance pledge to help cyber threat education in new podcast

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Cylance pledges cyber threat education as part of mission as it signs up to the CyberWire Podcast Partner Program.
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New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
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Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.
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Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.
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Palo Alto Networks' three top tips for cybersecurity success

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.
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FirstWave offers new umbrella solutions for advanced persistent threats

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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FirstWave aims to offer a broader range of cyber security services for customers, incorporating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) defence umbrella.
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Forcepoint appoints three top executives for cybersecurity strength

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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Forcepoint has announced the appointment of Richard Ford, Krist Lamb and Brian Shirey to chief roles in the company as it hopes to expand innovation.
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Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.
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CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Solution overload is plaguing chief information security officers who are finding it difficult to manage cyber threat prevention.
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Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program: No charge for NZ businesses

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Fortinet's CTAP provides an in-depth analysis of your network including security threats, productivity and performance, allowing informed decisions.
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Cyber security methods failing to protect control systems

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Emerging cyber security technologies aim to protect industrial control systems, but current methods fall short, warns ABI Research, urging OT-focused solutions.
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The IT security skills gap is affecting everyone, especially the channel

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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IT security skills shortage hits hard, with 86% of ANZ channel firms facing a gap, CompTIA meetings reveal a scramble to upskill.
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Attacks against IoT, Dark Web indexing, and other tales from Ground Zero

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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I've uncovered Israeli innovation countering soaring IoT attacks and Dark Web's underworld market indexing—key battlegrounds in cyber warfare.
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NZ Govt attempts to outpace cybercriminals with new strategy

Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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NZ launches a new Cyber Security Strategy, investing NZD $2 billion to enhance online safety and resilience, aiming to tackle rising cybercrime threats.