About Kai Ping
Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 4
NordVPN announces new file encryption tool
Thu, 30th May 2019
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vpns
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encryption
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data encryption
NordLocker will be a file encryption app for macOS and Windows that will encrypt files stored on a computer or in the cloud.
Emotet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019 - Proofpoint
Thu, 30th May 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
In Q1 2019, 61% of malicious payloads were driven by Emotet, according to Proofpoint's latest report, highlighting a major cyber threat shift.
Treasury “deliberately and systematically” hacked
Wed, 29th May 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
This follows the opposition party's unexpected release of details of the Government's Budget, which were due to be made public on Thursday.
Companies struggling with hybrid IT and zero trust controls – Pulse Secure
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises grapple with hybrid IT access and Zero Trust controls, facing increased cloud dependence and security vulnerabilities, reports Pulse Secure.
Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Tue, 28th May 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).
Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Fri, 24th May 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.
Veeam joins the ranks of $1bil-revenue software companies
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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hybrid cloud
It's also marked a milestone of 350,000 customers and outlined how it will begin the next stage of its growth.
Veeam enables secondary storage solutions with technology partner program
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
Veeam debuts 'with Veeam' initiative, enhancing customer data-management options through strategic partnerships.
Veeam Availability Orchestrator update aims to democratise DR
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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devops
Veeam's new Availability Orchestrator v2 democratises disaster recovery, extending advanced orchestration to all firms using its backup solutions.
Hands-on Review: Corsair's Harpoon: All you could want from a wireless mouse
Tue, 21st May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
At the highly reasonable retail price of $109, the Harpoon packs a surprisingly powerful punch for its price point.
EXCLUSIVE: Forcepoint global channel chief talks strategy
Tue, 21st May 2019
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
As a solution sold 100% via the channel, cybersecurity solutions company Forcepoint places a strong emphasis on its partner relationships.
Forcepoint 2019 APAC Channel Partner Award winners announced
Fri, 10th May 2019
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
The company recognized 9 partners across 6 categories based on criteria including overall revenue performance and new business growth secured in 2018.
Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Thu, 9th May 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Failure to prioritise cybersecurity is stalling digital transformation efforts in Asia-Pacific, reveals a study by Forcepoint and Frost and Sullivan.
Mimecast: Employee training must supplement application security
Wed, 8th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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mimecast
Mimecast leverages humour and brief monthly sessions in its novel cybersecurity training to tackle human error.
Exclusive: Okta CSO on scaling security alongside business growth
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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iam
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cybersecurity
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okta
Yassir Abousselham shares his unique insights as the chief security officer of a fast-growing identity and access management service provider.
How integrating AI into network monitoring drives efficiencies
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
IT teams all around the world are spending a disproportionate amount diagnosing what are, realistically, straightforward problems.
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro's Home Network Security protects IoT devices easily
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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gaming
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iot security
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iot
These access points may seem trivial, but any device connected to the internet now has the potential to be hacked.
Veeam reports double-digit Q1 growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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dr
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multi-cloud
We are now focussed on an aggressive strategy to help businesses transition to cloud with Backup and Cloud Data Management solutions.
Yes, data is the new oil - but only analytics can refine the insights
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data is the new oil, but only through analytics can businesses refine it into actionable insights, transforming raw information into competitive value.
Experts and execs comment on Facebook data leak
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook's reputation takes another hit as 540 million user records are exposed due to misconfigured AWS servers.