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 15
Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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malware
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edutech
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.
Synology launches product to protect scattered data in physical, virtual, and cloud workloads
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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dr
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cloud security
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microsoft
Synology unveils backup tools for Office 365 & Business amid growing data safety concerns in multi-platform IT.
Fortinet formalises threat information sharing agreement with INTERPOL
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet and INTERPOL formalise threat intelligence sharing to bolster global cybersecurity efforts, enhancing proactive measures against cybercrime.
ForeScout deepens visibility into OT networks with industrial system integrations
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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iot security
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iot
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partner programmes
New partnerships with Indegy and SecurityMatters continue to forward ForeScout's strategy to secure the extended enterprise.
Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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siem
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socs
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mssp
The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
Maximise threat prevention and network uptime with inline bypass
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Network performance is getting higher and the number of security tools needed are overlapping and overcomplicating the task.
Bitdefender and Nutanix partner to simplify hypervisor security administration
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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converged infrastructure
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bitdefender
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nutanix
Bitdefender teams up with Nutanix to enhance hypervisor security, integrating GravityZone with Nutanix AHV for simplified, centralised security management.
DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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ddos
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nexusguard
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dns attacks
China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.
You're invited: Strategise, network, and learn about the latest security trends and threats
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The event hosts sessions covering a range of diverse subjects to help customers design their prevention strategies.
Trend Micro extends container security solution to work at the speed of DevOps
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Trend Micro has expanded its container security solution with Deep Security Smart Check, enabling malware and vulnerability scans in the DevOps cycle.
VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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edr
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endpoint management
Fusion UEM enables IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, and manage access to corporate content.
Tenable launches solution to secure infrastructure across converged IT/OT environments
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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interactive
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solar power
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ot
Converged environments contain a mix of IT and OT devices and systems that demand a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
Aus Govt taps Macquarie Cloud Services to store DHS data
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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private cloud
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hcm
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supply chain
Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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mfa
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iam
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passwordless
The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
Companies caught between crooks and compliance - Centrify
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Australian and New Zealand businesses struggle to balance cybersecurity and government regulation, warns Centrify.
SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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sap
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social enterprise
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sap venture studio
SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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software updates
The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
Hands-on Review: Corsair's HS70 headphones are all about understated performance
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
It doesn't carry the bells and whistles that gaming peripherals all gravitate towards, but it doesn't need it.
IoT, chip processors emerging as new cyber battlegrounds – report
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The escalating cyber arms race shifts focus to IoT and chip processors, as ransomware variants surge by 101% in 2017, warns SonicWall's new report.
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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healthtech
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us expansion
Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.