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New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.
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Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.
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Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
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Artificial Intelligence makes anti-malware solutions more effective

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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opinion
CylancePROTECT achieves highest malware prevention efficacy in iT-CUBE Systems' endpoint security solutions test.
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Energy efficiency & what it means for the future of data centers

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
As the data center industry continues to explode with the ever-increasing demand for more data, high-power density data centers will gain popularity.
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Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Sat, 9th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.
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Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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smart cities
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iot
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at&t
Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.
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What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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apps
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cloud services
I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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Why cybersecurity must address ICT staff efficiency

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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menlo security
How does a fresh approach to cyber security enable better efficiency from the ICT staff who are overwhelmed with the current security situation?.
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From cloud to instant failover - 5 industry trends disrupting data storage

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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on-premise
Traditional storage methods are no longer efficient, prompting a shift towards software-led solutions for scalable data management.
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Are we letting the data race cloud our judgement?

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
It's a question that has been doing the rounds seemingly forever – how do we keep costs down while keeping our data secure?.
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Why the cyber security field needs to take a leaf out of medicine's book

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Companies that have never written code in the last decade will be responsible for over a trillion lines of code in the next decade.
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Driving digital transformation in Australia's government

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
The rise of digital transformation projects among organisations in Australia is growing not only in the private sector, but also in government.
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Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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robots
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opinion
The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.
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Enterprise security: The hidden perils of 'unguarded talk'

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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micro focus
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enterprise security
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opinion
Some users will share information that seems innocuous, yet can be used by attackers in social engineering attacks. Here are some common examples.
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Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
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The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Michael Sentonas, vice president of technology strategy at CrowdStrike talks about how to get your organisation's cybersecurity operations in order.
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Four trends in artificial intelligence that affect enterprises

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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hortonworks
For enterprises, there are four trends in AI that stand out: large-scale machine learning, deep learning, human-enhanced AI and autonomous systems.
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Cloud adoption in ANZ is presenting new opportunities for VDI

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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daas
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cloud services
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vdi
The demand for faster storage and delivery will increase as more applications and services are brought into the cloud.
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“An open approach to big data” –driving transformative change in the pharmaceuticals sector

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A new generation of companies is using big data, sensors and artificial intelligence to provide precise real-time monitoring of patients.