Information security stories

How businesses can harness the power of AI to meet changing compliance needs
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document management
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Using AI to help streamline document classification lets organisations manage their information more securely and efficiently while maintaining compliance.

Maximising your MSP partnership: How to choose a certified provider
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data protection
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Partnering with the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) can help organisations protect their business from cyber threats and ensure the best possible outcomes.

Using big data to combat fraud in the telco network
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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network security
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A telco’s core business is focused on consumers. However, there is also a growing urgency to cut down on fraudulent operations within the network operations.

Increasing convergence of risk and compliance priorities
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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privacy
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information security
“Risk and compliance professionals are continuing to work across departments to overcome the hurdles posed by the cyber-threat environment."

DataTrue joins fight against data leakage with latest release
Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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"In an era where data is the lifeblood of modern business, safeguarding private information has become paramount."

Runner Michael Johnson to headline Infosecurity Europe 2023
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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cyber threats
Record-breaking sprinter turned pundit and motivational speaker will share insights into performing against competitors and staying agile under adversity.

Winner of ESET woman in cybersecurity scholarship announced
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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privacy
This year’s winner is Shradha Angrish, who is studying mechanical engineering with mathematical and computer sciences at the University of Adelaide.

Outsourcing information security is optimal, says Advantage
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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verizon
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers a combination of expertise that most organisations cannot themselves field, with the shared cost of the service.

Bazaarvoice achieves ISO/IEC 27001 security certification
Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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data protection
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iso certification
The certification is the world's foremost security standard, which assures clients and consumers of Bazaarvoice's commitment to protecting their data.

50-plus RPA use cases
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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rpa
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information security
When you’re looking to maximise ROI from digital transformation and begin automating quickly, RPA is a great place to start.

Entire CyberRes SaaS portfolio receives ISO certification
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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it management
CyberRes' cyber resilience products offered through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) have all achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001.2013 certification of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) category.

Delinea’s Joseph Carson recognised with OnCon Icon Award
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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awards
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leadership
Delinea chief security scientist and advisory CISO Joseph Carson has been recognised as a Top 50 Information Security Professional in the 2022 OnCon Icon Awards.

Free security training from the Open source Security Foundation
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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devops
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cybersecurity
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it training
A free training course on developing secure software from the Open source Security Foundation is now available.

Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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phishing
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cybersecurity
With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.

Cyber attacks rise 2,650% from January to December
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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barracuda
Detected and blocked spam accounted for the majority of the attacks, with a 2,775% increase between January and December.

Forbury achieves ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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privacy
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certification
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information security
Forbury, a commercial real estate valuation software company, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.

DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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email security
Cybercriminals often impersonate brands to gain valuable data, and new research by Check Point Software has found DHL to be the brand most frequently imitated by cybercriminals.

Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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communications
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certification
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software
Communication tool Zoom has been announced as the first video communication client to be awarded Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (v3.1 rev. 5), issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security.

NZ information security award finalists revealed
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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isanz
The 2021 iSANZ Awards have been announced with cybersecurity businesses, a big bank and experts from across the public and private sectors among the 18 finalists.

Why strengthening information security is essential for every successful cloud service provider
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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information security
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bsi
Through increased visibility into potential information security risks, ISO/IEC 27001 helps to protect your business, your reputation and adds value.

Citrix Workspace given highest level IRAP assessment
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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wfh
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daas
After an intensive assessment from an Australian Signals Directorate auditor, Citrix Workspace has been assessed at the Protected level.

ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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commerce commission
In 2019, thieves stole computers from a third party supplier. ComCom admits it was also at fault.

Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.

Aura InfoSec grows Wellington team
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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information security
Aura Information Security has selected Christo Gouws as its new senior security consultant.