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Ramping up security with next-gen firewalls
Malware

Ramping up security with next-gen firewalls

Corporations are embracing next-gen firewalls for enhanced security, leveraging intelligent solutions to protect networks from sophisticated cyber threats.

By Ronald Sens • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Golden opportunities for enterprise e-waste reduction
Unified Communications

Golden opportunities for enterprise e-waste reduction

As e-waste volumes surge past 50 million tonnes globally, businesses face pressure to improve technology asset management and embrace recycling efforts.

By Evan Kenty • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Tech savvy and business smart: The rising demand for soft skills in IT
Network Infrastructure

Tech savvy and business smart: The rising demand for soft skills in IT

Data science is the new IT security: More employers want data scientists who can talk technology and business. But how do we get there?.

By Nigel Mendonca • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Securing hotel technology to protect customer information
Firewalls

Securing hotel technology to protect customer information

Network security risks increase exponentially as hotels look to incorporate newer technologies to support a range of IoT devices, including smart door locks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Preparing for the future of work – growing big ideas from small spaces
Unified Communications

Preparing for the future of work – growing big ideas from small spaces

As Australian businesses rethink small meeting spaces, the rise of huddle rooms is transforming modern workplaces, enhancing team collaboration and innovation.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Pitfalls to avoid when configuring cloud firewalls
Cloud Security

Pitfalls to avoid when configuring cloud firewalls

Misconfigured cloud firewalls are a cybercriminal's dream, making firms vulnerable to breaches like the 2013 Target hack and 2018 Verizon leaks.

By Tim Woods • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Capitalising on exponential IT
Network Infrastructure

Capitalising on exponential IT

Businesses must embrace Exponential IT to stay competitive, transforming agile systems into innovation drivers while managing technical debt to unlock growth.

By Mary-Anne McCarthy • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Is mobile shopping compromising your enterprise security?
Firewalls

Is mobile shopping compromising your enterprise security?

When employees do their holiday shopping on company resources, security teams have a challenge with the surge in browsing and online transactions.

By Tom Bain • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Different approach to malware detection needed – VMware
Malware

Different approach to malware detection needed – VMware

VMware argues that with rising cyber attacks, a shift from traditional malware detection to a focus on known good behaviour and least privilege is crucial.

By Bruce Davie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Why data-driven planning is essential
Data Analytics

Why data-driven planning is essential

Leaders still relying on gut feeling and outdated tools for decision-making, while their international peers embrace data-driven strategies.

By Patrick Elliott • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation
Malware

DanaBot banking Trojan: How to protect your organisation

DanaBot is a Trojan written in the Delphi programming language that includes banking site web injections and stealer functions.

By Tim Bentley • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Why encryption causes DDoS defence headaches
Firewalls

Why encryption causes DDoS defence headaches

TLS 1.3 encryption enhances security but complicates DDoS defence, as seen in rising attacks on encrypted web services that challenge traditional methods.

By Jason Hilling • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Why 2019 is the year of post-modern analytics
Data Analytics

Why 2019 is the year of post-modern analytics

Data is the new currency driving the modern economy. Here are five trends that show 2019 will be the year of post-modern analytics.

By Julian Quinn • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Data centre operations must become more standardised
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre operations must become more standardised

Schneider Electric's Anthony DeSpirito says with data centres being crucial to business profit and loss, CIOs must now be a partner in all strategic decisions.

By Anthony DeSpirito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Why a data protection mindset needs to be in your cyber agenda
Data Protection

Why a data protection mindset needs to be in your cyber agenda

Businesses must integrate data protection into their cyber agendas as data volumes grow and threats evolve, influencing regulations like GDPR.

By Gary Lim • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
The three principles of effective data management
Data Protection

The three principles of effective data management

The value and vulnerability of data in the digital economy is driving businesses to prioritize data protection.

By Chris Gondek • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

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APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234: How to communicate with the board
Fintech

APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234: How to communicate with the board

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's standard, CPS 234, is aimed at minimising the threat of cyber attacks for APRA-regulated entities.

By Bede Hackney • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018