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Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security
Cloud Security

Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security

Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Malware

LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019

LogRhythm unveils eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019, forecasting rises in fatal car hacks, bio-identifier use, and cloud-based ransomware compromises.

By James Carder • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration
Firewalls

Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration

Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet's NGFW and Symantec's endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
How businesses benefit from integrated networks with interoperability
Network Infrastructure

How businesses benefit from integrated networks with interoperability

Digitalisation, Industrie 4.0 and Industrial IoT are raising new challenges because now data must traverse the boundary separating IT and OT.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses
Public Cloud

How Microsoft aims to bring AI to the masses

At Ignite 2018, Microsoft unveiled initiatives to enhance cybersecurity and democratise AI. New tools aim to cut breaches thirtyfold and ease secure logins.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.

By Rob Leffert • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Raytheon to develop AI that can explain its decisions
Artificial Intelligence

Raytheon to develop AI that can explain its decisions

The first-of-its-kind neural network will be designed as part of the DARPA Explainable Artificial Intelligence program, known as XAI.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
SonicWall celebrates 'record-setting' growth over past 18 months
Breach Prevention

SonicWall celebrates 'record-setting' growth over past 18 months

SonicWall continues to gain strong interest from investors off the back of solid financial performance for six straight quarters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Virtustream opens up SaaS offerings to include compliance & risk management
Network Infrastructure

Virtustream opens up SaaS offerings to include compliance & risk management

Dell Technologies' cloud business Virtustream has added risk management and continuous compliance monitoring to its specialised SaaS offerings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
DCIM market to be worth $3 billion by 2024
Hyperscale

DCIM market to be worth $3 billion by 2024

The high penetration of the DCIM market is strongly aided by the increase in environmental and data security regulations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one
Identity and Access Management

Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one

ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge
Digital Signage

IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge

Cybercrime experts from 23 countries gathered in Vienna for INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge, simulating an IoT-based cyber attack on a bank.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace
Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk hires top cyber talent to develop online security marketplace

WhiteHawk has expanded its team, hiring top cyber talent and promoting Antonio Crespo to chief information officer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Symantec Web Security adds support for Microsoft Azure

Symantec's Web Security Service now supports Microsoft Azure and Office 365, enhancing security and easing hybrid cloud adoption for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Cyber warfare market to be worth $120b by 2025 as national security concerns intensify
Government

Cyber warfare market to be worth $120b by 2025 as national security concerns intensify

Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for cyber warfare products as concerns for national security rise.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world
Cloud Services

Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world

Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

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New Zealand Defence Force take top diversity award
Xero

New Zealand Defence Force take top diversity award

Mandatory training on sexual ethics and respect has helped reshape the force’s culture and beat 93 other entries for the supreme prize.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018