About Kai Ping
Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Kai Ping - Page 12
Exclusive: Tackling the challenges faced by women in cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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gender diversity
Some companies though do an incredible job of recruiting women into their workforces, but they have problems retaining them.
CyberArk launches SAP-certified privileged access security solution
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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pam
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Credentials for SAP applications and systems are sought out by attackers to gain access to business-critical information and assets.
Exclusive: HPE's multicloud strategy and securing the edge
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
SecurityBrief spoke to HPE ProLiant and Cloudline servers global business unit VP and GM Justin Hotard to gain an insight on HPE's server strategy.
User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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mfa
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iam
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breach prevention
Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.
Mimecast acquires Solebit to improve threat protection offering
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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phishing
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email security
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m&a
Mimecast acquires Solebit for $88m, bolstering cyber defence against sophisticated malware and phishing attacks.
Businesses disregarding the risk of an IoT breach – survey
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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iot security
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iot
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trend micro
Despite facing a growing threat landscape, only 53% of 1150 IT decision-makers surveyed cite IoT as a security risk.
Bug bounty marketplace in sore need of standardisation – report
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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report
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bug bounty
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crest
Bug bounty programmes lack standardisation, says a CREST report urging the establishment of best practices to protect researchers and organisations alike.
Exclusive: Cloud and blockchain threats creating new channel opportunities
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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blockchain
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casb
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cybersecurity
While blockchain technology isn't at the same maturity stage as cloud, the channel should start ramping up their security capabilities in that space.
Bitglass and Okta team up to bring identity management capabilities to the cloud
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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casb
The combined solution leverages Bitglass' CASB solution and Okta's zero-touch IAM platform to make for a simplified identity and security solution.
Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.
Ransomware threats evolving to attack backup programmes
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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malware
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ransomware
Ransomware threats are now targeting backup programmes, raising the stakes for businesses to protect data as newer, more advanced strains emerge.
Automate time-consuming IT processes with intelligent workflow platforms
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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it automation
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lcnc
The process empowers employees to automate and optimise their own business processes with no-code workflow and a content automation platform.
Cambium Networks launches enterprise-class outdoor Wi-Fi access point
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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supply chain
High capacity outdoor Wi-Fi deployments must withstand challenging outdoor environments, such as high winds, rain, and extreme temperature ranges.
MOBOTIX announces new range of video surveillance cameras
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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surveillance
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mobotix
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partners
MOBOTIX MOVE also is the first MOBOTIX camera range with motorised varifocal lenses, high-speed mechanical Pan-Tilt-Zoom and Speed Domes.
Ticketmaster breach part of massive digital credit card skimming campaign
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The Ticketmaster breach is part of a global digital card-skimming campaign by Magecart, affecting over 800 eCommerce sites, reveals RiskIQ.
Businesses collecting more data than they can handle - Gemalto
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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mfa
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cloud security
The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop's cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.
Secureworks named leader in threat lifecycle services by IDC
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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secureworks
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threat lifecycle management
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analyst report
The company's portfolio includes subscription-based, managed and monitored security solutions in addition to security and risk consulting services.