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 34
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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new zealand government
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cyber attacks
The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
You know you're at risk but what's your identity risk score? Take this survey to find out
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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iam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
When it comes to your organisation, can you honestly say you know the risks as well as the back of your hand? How well do you score?.
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cloud security
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casb
In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
Forcepoint updates 'human-centric' security portfolio
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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dlp
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ueba
Forcepoint recently revealed updates to several features in its 'human-centric' security portfolio designed for government agencies and enterprise.
Industrial security provider PAS Joins RSA Ready Technology Program
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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dr
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siem
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cloud services
PAS Global's Cyber Integrity platform now operates seamlessly with RSA NetWitness Suite, boosting security intelligence for industrial process companies.
Comodo launches free malware removal tool for websites
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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malware
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ddos
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siem
Comodo launches the first free one-time malware removal tool for websites, aiming to improve eCommerce trust and security with its innovative cWatch platform.
IT incidents costing businesses more than $150,000 every time, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Organisations are experiencing five critical IT incidents per month, each costing organisations upwards of NZ$150,000 to the business.
Anam SMS firewall gains Tier 1 status in Rocco report
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Up-and-coming firewall vendor Anam Technologies has been rated a top A2P SMS Firewall vendor by mobile network operators.
Attackers will get in: Three frameworks that help you through ransomware
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
Ransomware will breach networks, but frameworks from NIST, SANS, and the Navy can guide organisations in preparing for and mitigating these attacks.
Frost & Sullivan analyses FireEye's progression in SIEM space
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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siem
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breach prevention
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fireeye
Traditional SIEM use cases include compliance, storage & forensic investigation, but it is evolving to include many more features for threat response.
'Golden SAML' attack technique can bypass authentication controls
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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pam
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iam
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cybersecurity
CyberArk Labs reveals 'Golden SAML' attack, enabling attackers to bypass authentication on services like AWS and Azure, but vendors lack response.
Barracuda brings new firewall capabilities to DevSecOps
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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firewalls
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devops
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public cloud
The expanded public cloud functionality for its Barracuda Web Application Firewall and Barracuda NextGen Firewall will integrate the new capabilities.
Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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skills shortage
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security industry
Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.
CA Technologies fosters stronger culture for DevSecOps processes
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
CA Technologies is taking security to the early stages of software development with an expanded portfolio that concentrates on DevSecOps.
NTT Security to offer CounterTack endpoint security platform
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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endpoint protection
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siem
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dlp
NTT Security partners with CounterTack to enhance its managed endpoint detection and response service, targeting millions of endpoints in Japan.
CA Technologies backs container solutions for latest software incubator project
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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ca technologies
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incubator
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containers
FreshTracks.io now has a fast-to-market solutions for container operations, particularly for teams using Prometheus and Kubernetes together.
AlienVault and ConnectWise integrate security products for tech solution partners
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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siem
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alienvault
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connectwise
USM Anywhere includes asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, behavioural monitoring and SIEM.
LogRhythm celebrates bumper year of accolades for SIEM development
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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storage
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siem
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ueba
LogRhythm has cemented its pioneering space in the security sector this year, with accolades from the SANS Institute, Gartner and Forrester Wave.
CA Technologies CEO: “This is the tip of the sphere of transformation”
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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ca technologies
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retail
CA Technologies CEO Mike Gregoire declared at CA World in Las Vegas that innovation and digital transformation, driven by software, will shape the future.
Public feedback demands clarity in Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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supply chain
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law
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cyber security agency of singapore
Stakeholders' feedback on Singapore's draft Cybersecurity Bill highlights a need for clearer regulations and concerns over the proposed licensing framework.