Opinion stories - Page 189
The age of containerisation and its impact on security
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A major concern is that enterprise adoption and deployment of DevOps and containers is outpacing the approach used to secure them.
Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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iot
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f5 networks
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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.
Ctrl+alt+delete: Rebooting our digital govt. with the US Department of State
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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crm
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martech
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cloud services
Our biggest achievements have been to modernise our digital platforms for both our employees and our external customers.
Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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crm
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uc
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cx
AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.
How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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threat intelligence
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carbon black
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opinion
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.
Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A white-hat hacker at a recent super-yacht investor conference demonstrated how he took control of a super-yacht's satellite communications system.
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
SD-WAN revolutionises Aussie IT, promising cost-efficient, high-performance networking for an edge in the digital era.
The doomsayers of Apple
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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apple
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ipad
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opinion
Amidst a narrative of decline, Apple jockeys for tech supremacy but faces grumblings over innovation and identity.
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.
Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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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.
Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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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.
Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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uc
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headsets
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contact centre
So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.
Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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.
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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malware
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ddos
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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.
Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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crm
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martech
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microsoft
Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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opinion
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.
The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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.
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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data analytics
It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.