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 159
Salesforce Service Cloud goes next-gen with mobile apps & learning platform
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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data analytics
Salesforce is taking the next generation of its Service Cloud to customers this week, adding more customisation and an interactive learning platform.
Javelin Networks: Give up on honeypots, because attackers will outsmart them
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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iam
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hackers
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digital credentials
Honey tokens, which are honeypots that are not computers, are easily studied and avoided by the average attacker.
$250,000 up for grabs in Microsoft's latest Windows Bounty Program
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is offering up to US$250,000 in a new bug bounty program focused exclusively on ironing out the kinks in Windows 10.
A look at the Fortinet-CIS collaboration & how it will change cyber risk management in ANZ
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity insurance
Fortinet and Australian Insurtech company Cyber Indemnity Solutions (CIS) are collaborating on a security assessment program.
NTT Com to launch major data network services in India
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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hyperscale
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colocation
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ntt communications
NTT Communications will invest USD $160 million in India, launching new international data network services and opening two data centres by April 2018.
Dimension Data: Digital workplaces keep Kiwi businesses – and customers – happy
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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crm
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cx
Dimension Data study reveals that embracing digital workplaces is key for Kiwi businesses seeking to enhance customer satisfaction.
Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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ddos
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surveillance
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dlp
At the Security Exhibition and ASIAL conference, Sententia's Tony Vizza discussed the ease of hacking and how to fight back.
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
Telstra unravels the inevitable convergence of electronic & cybersecurity at ASIAL Conference
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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iot
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risk & compliance
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telstra
Telstra's Neil Campbell predicts a blended future for electronic and cyber defence at Sydney's ASIAL Conference.
Menlo Security selects Edvance as Hong Kong & Macau distributor
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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browsers
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menlo security
Menlo Security has signed a distribution agreement with Hong Kong-based Edvance to distribute its browser isolation platform across both Hong.
Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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ai security
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security intelligence
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mssp
Fast-growing managed security services provider Proficio has a new base in Hong Kong as it widens its presence across the Asia Pacific region.
IBM X-Force takes on IoT security across connected devices - and vehicles
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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iot
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ibm
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ibm security
IBM X-Force researchers are expanding their focus to include vehicle and IoT security in response to a growing market for data connectivity in vehicles.
ESET uncovers stealthy Stantinko malware's click fraud prowess
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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browsers
ESET has spotted a malware strain that tricks users into downloading pirated software from dummy torrent sites.
The Philippines & Indonesia are now hotspots for computer worms
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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virus
Amongst political turmoil, Indonesia and the Philippines are now one of the world’s major hotspots for malware infection rates.
Google Groups users unwittingly leaking information: Change sharing settings now
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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google
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proofpoint
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redlock
Google has been the focus of two major security warnings this week, one of which exposes a major hole in Google Groups.
Department of Defence to invest $3.26m into quantum key research
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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quantum computing
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key management
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quintessencelabs
The Australian Department of Defence is investing $3.26m into QuintessenceLabs for research into quantum key distribution.
Gemalto blames declining SIM & payments market for drop in Q2 revenue prediction
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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pam
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iot
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gemalto
Gemalto has lowered its second quarter revenue predictions by 9% to NZ$1.2billion, driven by a decline in its SIM business.
MuleSoft builds foundations for construction firm's digital strategy
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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open source
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cloud services
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mulesoft
MuleSoft is now leading the way for building products supplier Boral Australia by supporting the construction firm’s digital strategy.
Cyberbit embraces Singapore's innovative edge to security
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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endpoint protection
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it training
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edr
Cyberbit CEO Adi Dar says Singapore is a technology-driven nation that is on the forefront of products and technologies.
Reserve Bank keeps watchful eye on security; steers away from prescriptive rules
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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law
The Reserve Bank is letting the finance sector, regulators and other authorities steer their own course through cyber issues and security.