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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 11

Security breach

Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
Cloud security

AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia's 2018 predictions for cloud security

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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It's essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.
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IDC names VMware leader in enterprise mobility management

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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An industry-leading UEM solution, high-profile customer deployments and IoT-focused solutions and partnerships solidify VMware's position as a leader.
Authentication

Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
Modernisation

Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.
Vmware

VMware introduces update for integrated hybrid cloud platform

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 speeds time to deploy hybrid cloud by adding a full set of cloud management capabilities.
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IBM harnessing augmented intelligence for context-specific endpoint management

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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ai
The use of cognitive technology enables further refinement of policies and standards so they are contextual to the specific needs of the organisation.
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The definitive guide to identifying, qualifying, and responding to cyber threats

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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In order to minimise risk, organisations need to have a cybersecurity strategy that combines comprehensive visibility and advanced analytics.
Fallback

Never worry about device security policies again with an NAC

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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network security
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iot
IDC interviewed five organisations that use Aruba ClearPass as a policy management platform for network access control.
Network security copy

Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test

Sat, 18th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Fortinet's FortiGate 600D excelled in the latest NSS Labs NGIPS test, achieving a 99.7% security effectiveness rating and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
Login screen

Widespread mismanagement of privileged accounts and access revealed in global survey

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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These findings are significant considering that privileged accounts grant access to nearly every component of a company's IT infrastructure.
Iot3

UK IoT company to share knowledge in Auckland seminar and hackathon

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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cloud services
Pycom is having the worldwide launch of their new FiPy development board that supports five different Internet of Things wireless protocols.
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GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
System security

Four crucial factors to consider when implementing a SIEM platform – Frost & Sullivan

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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A SIEM is the central nervous system for security analysts in combing through alerts, conducting investigations, devising countermeasures.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
Xero

Xero posts half-year earnings, announces delisting from NZX

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero announces positive EBITDA for first time, adding 160k net new subscribers and growing revenue to $187.8m.
Partnership copy

Asetek announces data center partnership with NEC

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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NEC will deploy Asetek RackCDU Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling at a new HPC (High Performance Computing) installation in Japan.
Mbcs

Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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blockchain
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defi
The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
Ata

Gemalto launches on-demand Security-as-a-Service platform

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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apm
Businesses are increasingly challenged by the complexity of protecting data across disparate IT infrastructures and hybrid cloud environments.
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IBM rebrands Bluemix to IBM Cloud

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
It's simplified the user experience, introducing the new IBM Cloud Lite account that never expires, and introduced a new server ordering process.