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Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.
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A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.
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Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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With 2017 winding down, Jim Cook, Malwarebytes ANZ regional director talks about the top 10 security concerns for the year ahead.
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Preparing the enterprise for GDPR and the era of data compliance and security

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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There is a significant gap between the quantities of data being produced today that needs protection and the amount that is actually being secured.
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AT&T expert discusses preparing for the future of AI

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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No longer just a sci-fi concept, artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our data-driven world - this expert analyses how to prepare.
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Turning data into action is vital for success in IoT projects

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Robin Ormerod, Envirosuite managing director talks about how to get the most out of your IoT deployments with an environmental approach.
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Interview: RSA on hoping for the best — and preparing for the worst

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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RSA's Rui Ataide and Chris Thomas on the importance of breach preparation and a collaborative cybersecurity ecosystem.
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Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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A huge number of Asian companies now need to understand the nuts and bolts of the GDPR and quickly figure out a path to compliance.
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Public, private, on-premises: Introducing Cisco's multicloud portfolio

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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public cloud
94% of companies moving to cloud say they will buy services from multiple providers. We've heard them loud and clear.
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Interview: Okta on identity management & single source cloud control

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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Graham Pearson is leading Okta's identity management revolution in Australia, from kitchen table start-up to a major player securing companies' cloud access.
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Intel to showcase 5G network at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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Intel collaborates with KT Corporation to develop the world's largest 5G showcase at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang.
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How telcos can win the CX race

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Maintaining a high standard of CX is now the key differentiating factor between industry leaders and laggards.
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How Bitcoin's blockchain is aiding cybersecurity

Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.
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The great data divide: Baby boomers vs. millennials

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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To put things into perspective, one zettabyte equates to one trillion gigabytes of data - imagine you can store two billion years of music or 250 bill.
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Asia Pacific can start deploying mobile ID effortlessly if we learn from Europe

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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By taking a leaf out of the European mobile ID book, APAC countries can stand to benefit by incorporating some learnings for our own mobile ID.
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Understanding post-breach threat detection in the digital era

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Cyber security is the top concern for businesses in Southeast Asia as the region becomes the top target for cyber attackers, according to a report by Mandiant.
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Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson on launching a cybersecurity firm: focus on agility, humility, and following market demand for global growth.
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How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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We can be sure that attackers will leverage that delta in patching. Communication and router security has been ignored for too long.
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To upgrade or not to upgrade – that is the security question

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network security
When we think of security, we probably think 'software' first. But software runs on hardware, and network security and access appliances are aging.
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Maintaining data center operations, come hell or high water

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Throughout history, the Asia-Pacific region has been hit with its share of floods, earthquakes, landslides and typhoons.