About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Sara - Page 143
How to simplify your network's security through one platform
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Simplify your network security with closed-loop solutions, handle mobile workforces, IoT, and the cloud. Experts say it's vital as attack surfaces grow.
Study says unknown malware is the biggest threat to security professionals
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Unknown malware has emerged as the top threat for IT and InfoSec professionals, affecting 35% over the last two years, according to Cylance's ESG report.
In depth: A lawyer's perspective on ethical hacking & penetration testing in Asia
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
What is‘ethical hacking’ in an organisation and are there any grey areas in the law? We sat down with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing’s Jack Ow to find out.
Blockchain tipped to be top cybersecurity trend in 2018
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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dimension data
If cybercriminals are confident that Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms, it indicates just how secure blockchain is.
WatchGuard snaps up former IBM sales lead for APAC role
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has snapped up former IBM sales leader Sylvain Lejeune as its new vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan.
the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ddos
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iot
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botnet
The rapid evolution of ‘IoTroop’ is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.
How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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cartech
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
In today’s connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.
Cisco & Dimension Data say ransomware is a 'massive issue' in NZ
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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wireless networks
Tech giants Cisco and Dimension Data have put ransomware under the spotlight as part of an effort to help organisations stay ahead.
New Zealand staff responsible for 29.6% of cyber attacks - report
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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pwc
Staff responsible for nearly 30% of cyber attacks in New Zealand, according to PwC survey. New business models present new risks to organisations.
RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
Singapore, Aus employees admit to snooping around corporate networks
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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pam
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healthtech
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one identity
Employees in Singapore, Australia and across the globe snoop their employer’s networks to seek information they are not permitted to access.
Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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fintech
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wireless networks
Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.
Employees, C-level & IT staff behind more than half of ASEAN data leaks
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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dlp
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data leak
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infowatch
More than half of data leakages in ASEAN countries are caused by executives and employees, according to InfoWatch research.
Interview: Sense of Security talks red teaming, DevSecOps and 'box ticking'
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Sense of Security, an Australian information security company, has discovered a vulnerability in Emsisoft's Anti-Malware software.
Spark, Aura InfoSec & Dimension Data amongst iSANZ Awards finalists
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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awards
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isanz
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information protection
Finalists for the iSANZ Awards have been unveiled, highlighting New Zealand firms like Spark and Dimension Data for exemplary information security initiatives.
Cisco & McAfee collaborate on open security platform
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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casb
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open source
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cybersecurity
A collaboration between Cisco and McAfee will share security incident and contextual information in real time in an effort to detect and stop threats.
McAfee CEO reveals his view of cybersecurity’s future at MPOWER
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
McAfee MPOWER conference in Las Vegas focuses on the future of cybersecurity and the need for talent efficiency.
McAfee embeds deep learning & AI into enterprise security offerings
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
Through human-machine teaming and an open and interoperable cybersecurity platform, McAfee proves ‘Together is power'.
Palo Alto Networks takes security logs to the cloud
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Large data logs are important for organisations to be able to store, process & analyse as much data as possible in order to improve threat visibility.
ESET & Google stop malware before it starts at browser level
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Google and ESET's Chrome Cleanup tool enhances user safety by detecting and removing unwanted software, providing a smooth and secure browsing experience.