About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 33
Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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wireless networks
As the holiday season begins, Ixia warns that remote workers must not overlook mobile device security to avoid cyber threats.
Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.
LogRhythm, McAfee, Splunk & IBM round out Leaders in 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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LogRhythm, IBM, Splunk and McAfee named 'leaders' in Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
Android's poor system update process is putting devices at risk
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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mdm
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google
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byod
Singh says that even one year after Android 7.0 Nougat was released, only 17% of devices run the operating system. The statistics are poorer for 7.1.
Ransomware attacks on AI algorithms: Risks and solutions
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
AI algorithms, with all their advantages, have a fundamental problem – data sensitivity. They are trained not to understand information.
AI causing consumer concern about data privacy: 61% say govt should take action
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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uc
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data protection
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martech
Artificial intelligence is causing concern among consumers worldwide because it could potentially infringe on their privacy.
Managing complex risks to protect enterprise assets
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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data protection
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supply chain
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eclipse
There are two major trends occurring simultaneously in the enterprise space but the challenge to fit both of them together can cripple a business.
Cavium joins OpenCAPI consortium to bring server offloads into the next generation
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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sdn
Semiconductor provider Cavium has joined the OpenCAPI initiative, which aims to provide high-bandwidth and low latency interface for CPUs.
Cloud Security Alliance keeps pace with cloud security through updated training
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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cloud security
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casb
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education, learning & training
The Cloud Security Alliance has announced general availability of its latest Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Exam, version 4.
Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Cylance, Symantec and Carbon Black have all featured top of the ranks in the Enterprise Management Associates next-generation endpoint security report.
Four steps for preventing the next ransomware attack
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
In some cases, ransomware goes after the back-ups and if they are connected to the network, the data may be completely unrecoverable.
Identity: The new common language of data - and the new security perimeter
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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cloud services
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empired
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identity
Digital identities should be the new security perimeter for enterprise data, according to IT provider Empired.
Sonus Networks renamed to Ribbon Communications after merger
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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sonus networks
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ribbon communications
Ribbon Communications is the new name for what used to be known as Sonus Networks, the global secure communications cloud communications provider.
In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.
Akamai completes acquisition of rDNS security provider Nominum
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The firm says Nominum's DNS-based security solutions support many of the world's carriers, which fit well with Akamai's investment in DNS products.
Global Cyber Alliance welcomes first Australasian partner
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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email security
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risk & compliance
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sam for compliance
The Australasian region now has its first partner in the Global Cyber Alliance – New Zealand firm SAM for Compliance.
GDS Holdings and Alibaba China data center development underway
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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alibaba
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tencent
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cyrusone
GDS Holdings is partnering with Alibaba to develop a new 5000 square meter data center campus in Hebei Province.
Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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application security
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devsecops
Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
Tenable sets down roots in Japan with new regional sales director
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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tenable
Tenable is ramping up its cybersecurity presence across Japan, the Middle East and South America as the company experiences strong customer demand.
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.