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AI succeeds where humans fail to identify biometrics spoofs
Biometrics

AI succeeds where humans fail to identify biometrics spoofs

Computers are better than humans at identifying biometric spoofing attacks, with a 0% error rate, according to research by ID R-D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft
Passwordless

Not enough businesses have authentication protection - Microsoft

When it comes to our world online, protecting and defending our most valuable digital asset - our identity - is vital.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Gigamon unveils latest network detection and response solution
Data Analytics

Gigamon unveils latest network detection and response solution

It's the first network detection and response solution on the market to provide 365-day rich network metadata retention.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security

Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?
Fintech

Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?

DeFi, the emerging concept in blockchain finance, is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize global financial markets.

By Michael Kodari • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors
Application Security

Cybersecurity veteran joins Aqua Security board of directors

Aqua Security appoints Joseph E. Sexton to its board of directors to help scale and amplify its leadership in cloud native security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking
Malware

Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking

As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is quickly becoming an attacker's ticket into a multi-cloud environment.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug

Trend Micro discovers critical vulnerability in Samba file sharing protocol, advises urgent patching for affected organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Paessler announces new CTO to accelerate innovative practice
Partner Programmes

Paessler announces new CTO to accelerate innovative practice

Paessler appoints Joachim Weber as Chief Technology Officer to lead development team and enhance product portfolio.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
AURA launch first Crime Trend Report, aims to gain insight in South Africa
Artificial Intelligence

AURA launch first Crime Trend Report, aims to gain insight in South Africa

On-demand emergency services marketplace AURA has launched a report into South Africa's high crime rate and what can be done to lower it.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Secure digital acceleration across hybrid IT with Fortinet's latest firewall
Firewalls

Secure digital acceleration across hybrid IT with Fortinet's latest firewall

The new Fortinet firewall increases security and networking convergence across hybrid IT, enabling secure digital acceleration.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2022
Ava Security announces first to market multi-sensor camera
Marketing Technologies

Ava Security announces first to market multi-sensor camera

Global security tech company Ava Security will be the first to bring a specialised multi-sensor security camera to market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Phishing

Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer
Mobile Device Management

As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer

Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Lacework launches Polygraph Data Platform to uncover suspicious activity across multicloud environments
DevOps

Lacework launches Polygraph Data Platform to uncover suspicious activity across multicloud environments

Lacework unveils Polygraph Data Platform to automatically uncover risks and threats in multicloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Juniper Networks launches cloud-delivered Juniper Secure Edge, as next step into SASE
Edge Computing

Juniper Networks launches cloud-delivered Juniper Secure Edge, as next step into SASE

Moving to a SASE architecture is a journey and requires every organisation to take a thoughtful approach to this transition to remain secure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
LogMeIn changes name to GoTo; releases new product portfolio
Unified Communications

LogMeIn changes name to GoTo; releases new product portfolio

LogMeIn rebrands as GoTo, specializing in IT services for SMBs. New product portfolio includes GoTo Resolve and GoTo Connect. New partner network also launched.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Foresite acquires Cyber Lantern to make SMBs less vulnerable to devastating breaches
Software-as-a-Service

Foresite acquires Cyber Lantern to make SMBs less vulnerable to devastating breaches

Foresite Cybersecurity has announced the acquisition of Cyber Lantern into its security monitoring, management, and assessment solutions.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022