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The weaponisation of AI: how to defend against machine generated cyber attacks

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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The 'weaponisation' of AI was predicted to be one of the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2018. Here's how to prepare.
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How the digital economy is changing ANZ's disaster recovery landscape

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Downtime, be it planned or unplanned is frowned upon and deemed as unacceptable by not only businesses but consumers alike.
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Three effective strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Three key things you should be doing with your data protection strategy to make sure your backups are there when you need them most.
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CISOs - Know what you can and can't control with GDPR

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Under GDPR, CISOs must balance data security without bearing full control; 80% of GDPR-related data is beyond their direct oversight.
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Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Gartner: Is security just too damn hard? Is product+service the future?

Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
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A Gartner analyst believes there is a revolution coming in the cybersecurity industry that will sweep away many existing products.
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Artificial Intelligence: A definition for colocation providers

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Schneider Electric's Patrick Donovan argues the differences between AI and ML, and how they will affect the colocation data center industry.
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How trusted identity technologies enable SI's to create enhanced customer experiences

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Integrators who embrace the power of trusted identities will be better positioned to help their customers redefine the user experience.
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Getting up to speed: five EOFY tips to improve your IT security

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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As the financial year ends, it's the perfect time to boost your IT security. Discover five key tips to safeguard your business infrastructure.
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Small businesses don't ignore the GDPR; it matters now

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Any company that's doing business in Europe will be subject to the GDPR, including companies based in a foreign country.
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The Automated Employee: How AI will make the office better

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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AI can save employees up to 5 hours a week by handling time-consuming meeting tasks, according to research by Zoom Video Communications.
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How to get the right kind of control over your cloud

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Trusting the cloud means redefining control—understand your CSP's role, craft a robust IAM strategy, and ensure compliance for a secure transition.
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The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.
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Data centre security: Technology alone is not the answer

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Arturo Maqueo says he has seen many security breaches over the years and ironically this is most often in data centres with state-of-the-art security.
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Digital transformation must start with the data center

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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Hitachi Vantara's CTO says IT teams around the world are being put under pressure with digital transformation, but the solution is simple.
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Edge data centres: Future-defining tech or just a bad joke?

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Volta's managing director discusses the topic of edge data centres and how the days of consolidation could be numbered.
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How IT service desk admin jobs will be transformed by smart automation

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Developments in AI technologies like ML and natural language processing will strengthen the connection between IT teams and their organisation.
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GDPR, changing what it means to be a good data custodian

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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As GDPR compliance takes effect, businesses face scrutiny over data usage, revealing lapses and redefining what it means to be a good data custodian.
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Speed and proactive approach essential for cybersecurity confidence

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Australian businesses must act swiftly and proactively to counteract cybersecurity threats, as delays can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.
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Thinking beyond the box: Why software-defined networks are the future

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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Enterprises are constantly under pressure to innovate, scale and deploy new services at speed all while trying to ensure costs remain low.