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Tv hack

Smart TVs the latest hacker weapon

Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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cloud services
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check point software
Cyber criminals are using creative ways to the exploit the cracks of a more connected world, according security vendor Check Point.
De

DevOps rapidly transforming IT

Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
The rise of hybrid IT and multiple cloud deployments are contributing to the importance of containers in the IT industry.
Future

New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.
Fingerprint

Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.
Security siem

Splunk leads way for SIEM, but significant obstacles hampering full SIEM benefits

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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siem
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intel security
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solarwinds
Splunk has come out tops in a new report on enterprise SIEM, but the report also shows significant obstacles are hampering the SIEM promise.
Wynyard

Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
Businessman frustrated

Trust in mobile apps and services at an all time low

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Over a third of consumers are put off by downloading mobile apps due to privacy and security concerns, says MEF's Global Consumer Trust Report.
Police scam

12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.
Security11

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.
Ear

Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
Guess whos back back again

Cyber crime rife: The whole approach to security must change

Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Entirely new cyber threats will emerge in 2016, requiring fresh counter measures, according to predictions by Unisys.
Sean valcamp avnet

Avnet appoints first CISO

Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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supply chain
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet has appointed its first chief information security officer to ensure its information assets, and those of partners and customers, are protected.
Business suspicions

DDoS suspicions run rampant in enterprise space

Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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ddos
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cyber criminal
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kaspersky
A number of companies have accused their competitors of staging Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against them, according to new research.
Stand

Managed services bring benefits to business

Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Simplified information technology management is the primary benefit of using managed services, according to a new survey from JDL Technologies.
Silhouette

Preventing advanced threat breaches is nothing more than a fantasy

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Claims to stop cyber threats - just a fantasy, as 2015's breaches reveal a stark gap in defence tactics and tech efficacy, says RSA president.
Security what a classic

Kiwi SMEs: Will you earn the 'cyber security tick'?

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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uc
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
New Zealand launches cyber credentials scheme for small businesses to encourage good cyber security practices.
Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Mobility

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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passwords
Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.
Big data

Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.
Dinodaur

NZ in danger of becoming a 'cyber dinosaur'

Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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institute of directors
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partners
New Zealand businesses face cyber dinosaur fate if information sharing hubs not established, warns Institute of Directors.