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The rising importance of mainframe security

Mainframe-reliant organisations in Australia and New Zealand must implement multifactor authentication to protect against cyberthreats.

By Brent Butchard • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

Cloud Access Security Broker

How an intelligence-driven approach can close the XDR gap

Extended detection and response (XDR) has become the white-hot name in the security world, writes Anomali senior VP and GM Stree Naidu.

By Stree Naidu • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021

Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - BeyondTrust CTO discusses common attack vectors in 2021

BeyondTrust's CTO, Marc Maiffret, discusses the recently released BeyondTrust Malware Threat Report 2021 in a TechDay interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021

Phishing

Technology, not training, protects users from phishing

Businesses should prioritise utilisation of readily available authentication technologies to prevent the ongoing phishing threat.

By Andrew Shikiar • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Cybersecurity

ESET and Chillisoft launch MDR solution in ANZ

The MDR service offers customers remotely delivered security operation centre capabilities, which can be used to respond to threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

Endpoint Detection and Response

Secureworks expands EDR portfolio with two new solutions

The two new tools will give customers access to 'comprehensive prevention, detection, and response protection across the attack surface'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Secure your new hybrid workplace – because it's here to stay

The hybrid workplace model is here to stay as companies embrace remote work. Digital identity and security are key considerations for success.

By James Cook • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

Privileged Access Management

Secure cloud migration with privileged access management

PAM can offer insight into risks that may be adjusted depending on the threat landscape, writes ThycoticCentrify chief security scientist Joseph Carson.

By Joseph Carson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021

Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies is a cybersecurity company specialising in endpoint security, secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021

Identity and Access Management

Countering the rise of credential-based attacks

By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.

By Peter Kahrilas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021

Malware

When it comes to malware, think like James Bond and trust no-one

Implementing advanced threat protection (ATP) as part of a zero trust SASE architecture is an important step in proactively blocking known and zero-day threats.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021

Malware

How can businesses prepare for ransomware?

Ransomware threat actors are using a 'name-and-shame' approach, increasing pressure on victims to pay up, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Alex Tilley • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021

Malware

From ransomware to RansomOps: Why the 'new kid on the block' spells trouble for the unprepared enterprise

When teams have a clear view of all assets and treat them equally, then they are much closer to stopping attacks in their tracks.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Malware

Hackers have evolved since COVID-19 but have cyber-defences kept pace?

It is critical to understand how effective each security product is in stopping the new tactics that the hackers have been using since COVID-19.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Supply Chain

Anatomy of a supply chain attack: how to accelerate incident response and threat hunting

Supply chain attacks show no sign of slowing down. But the right combination of platforms can help organisations get ahead of the threat.

By Anthony Stitt • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021

Cybersecurity

OT vulnerabilities grew significantly in 2021 — report

Skybox Security's latest research reveals a 46% increase in new vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) devices, putting critical infrastructure at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021

Malware

Where should zero trust end?

With the push to zero trust, we have a rare opportunity to fix today's pressing cybersecurity issues and build a better model of thinking about cybersecurity.

By Daniel Lai • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021