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VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide
Fri, 25th May 2018
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A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.
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Cylance makes three Aussie hires in the name of ANZ expansion
Thu, 10th May 2018
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The cybersecurity company has appointed a national marketing manager, an enterprise sales manager, and a senior sales engineer.
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Exclusive interview: More of the same not the answer to data protection
Mon, 7th May 2018
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cloud security
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Organisations cannot constrain the problem away and need to find a way for companies to be able to use cloud applications in a secure manner.
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Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint’s human-centric security strategy.
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Forcepoint unveils new risk-adaptive approach to threat prevention
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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data analytics
Dynamic Data Protection, an automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behaviour analytics.
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Qrypter Remote Access Trojan targeting NZ & Australia web domains
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
A RAT called Qrypter has been used to target organisations around the globe, including those in New Zealand and Australia.
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The murky world of Australia & Singapore's workforce monitoring laws
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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network management
Australia, second to the US, ranks as one of the simplest places for workforce monitoring, a new study shows.
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Why Data Privacy Day calls for greater collaboration
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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data protection
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privacy
Data Privacy Day urges firms to balance staff surveillance with gaining trust amidst cyber threats.
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Cloud Access Security Broker: A force to be reckoned with in the new-age of cloud computing
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cloud security
Before midday I had already accessed and shared information through three cloud based applications for work, and I had checked in to others.
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Forcepoint updates 'human-centric' security portfolio
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Forcepoint recently revealed updates to several features in its ‘human-centric’ security portfolio designed for government agencies and enterprise.
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Forcepoint appoints new CISO to 'protect the human point'
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Forcepoint appoints new CISO to lead user and data protection program, compliance, and certification for security offerings and partners.
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Safeguarding users with a Human Point System in security policy
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Observing human behaviour and understanding user-intent is the key to better security and to protect against critical business data and IP loss.
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Forcepoint looks to fuel partner growth with new appointments
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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The company has put on Tom Flink as vice president of global channel sales and Robert Cipriani as senior channel manager for ANZ.
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Hackers steal data through ‘easy back door’ in massive Deloitte breach
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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firewall
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breach prevention
​In just the last few weeks we’ve had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.
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Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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big data
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Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
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Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.
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Forcepoint announces distie partnership with Orca Tech in Australia
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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The specialist security distributor will become a key strategic partner for Forcepoint, focusing on both enterprise and government customers.
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Forcepoint expands with new cybersecurity analytics & data centre offerings
Fri, 26th May 2017
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cloud services
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Forcepoint introduces updated cloud security portfolio, aiming to accelerate secure adoption of cloud applications.
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User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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80% of cybersecurity professionals believe it’s important to understand people’s behaviours when it comes to intellectual property & critical data.
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Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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google apps
Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.
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Forcepoint launches new security tool to stop 'risky' behaviour in its tracks
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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Forcepoint is taking on the cybersecurity scene in Australia with the launch of its SureView Insider Threat tool to help organisations battle threats.
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Forcepoint unveils security solution for remote workers
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Forcepoint has introduced a better way to secure user connections to the web, enabling roaming employees with faster and more reliable access.
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Inside-out approach to security vital
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Forcepoint unveils Sureview in Singapore to thwart insider cyber threats, tackling the overlooked risk of employee negligence.
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Forcepoint appoints three top executives for cybersecurity strength
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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Forcepoint has announced the appointment of Richard Ford, Krist Lamb and Brian Shirey to chief roles in the company as it hopes to expand innovation.