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The age of containerisation and its impact on security

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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A major concern is that enterprise adoption and deployment of DevOps and containers is outpacing the approach used to secure them.
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Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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workforce technology
The rise of millennials indicates the need for more mobile-savvy engagement as app-centric work environments become the norm for today's employees.
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Ctrl+alt+delete: Rebooting our digital govt. with the US Department of State

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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cloud services
Our biggest achievements have been to modernise our digital platforms for both our employees and our external customers.
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Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.
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How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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threat intelligence
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Let's go threat-hunting. When the hunters and tools have been assembled, let us explore the thought processes that prepare them for a successful hunt.
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Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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A white-hat hacker at a recent super-yacht investor conference demonstrated how he took control of a super-yacht's satellite communications system.
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Free the network: Four reasons to build your network with SD-WAN

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
SD-WAN revolutionises Aussie IT, promising cost-efficient, high-performance networking for an edge in the digital era.
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The doomsayers of Apple

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Amidst a narrative of decline, Apple jockeys for tech supremacy but faces grumblings over innovation and identity.
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Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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ransomware
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encryption
Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.
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Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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arbor networks
It is not clear whether the IPs listed in the report were part of a command and control infrastructure or simply bots - or both.
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Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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cloud services
Having a better understanding of what data is available and where it is, means organisations can empower their staff to make better decisions.
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Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.
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Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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email security
Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
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Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.
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Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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ransomware
Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.
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Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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microsoft
Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.
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Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.
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Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.
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Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.