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Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Supply Chain

Organisations investing significant time modifying web application firewalls

85% of organisations spend significant time modifying web application firewalls to combat cybersecurity threats, says Neustar.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

DevOps

Imperva updates WAAP and Data Security offerings with emphasis on simplicity

Imperva has enhanced its Web Application and API Protection products to help businesses tackle complex cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Extortion, ransom-related DDoS attacks surged in 2020

There was a 154% increase in the number of cyber attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Cybersecurity

More than 80% of APAC organisations suffered a cyber attack in 2020 - study

One fifth of organisations across the Asia Pacific were hit by at least seven cyber attacks in the past 12 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2021

Endpoint Protection

Ensign and Cybereason expand security offerings with partnership

Ensign InfoSecurity and Cybereason team up to expand cybersecurity solutions and services, allowing customers to access the Cybereason Defense Platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2021

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse

Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Dec 2020

Firewalls

Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks

Sophos has unveiled four new open Artificial Intelligence developments to enhance the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020

Distributed Denial of Service

DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds

Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020

Data Loss Prevention

Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds

Asia-Pacific public sector at highest risk for cyber-espionage attacks, says new Verizon Cyber-Espionage Report. APAC also hit hardest worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020

Risk & Compliance

Malwarebytes expands security protection suite for remote workers

Malwarebytes has announced the expansion of its protection suite and industry partnerships to incorporate more features to help protect remote workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020

Virtualisation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Veeam?

Veeam's senior global technologist speaks on the great shift to a digital economy and organizations' investments in digital platforms.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020

Digital Transformation

Operational technology catches up with digital transformation

Asia's energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors are rapidly digitizing operations to remain competitive, driving a greater focus on cybersecurity.

By Vincent Liu • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020