Opinion stories - Page 269
Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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google
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cloud services
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opinion
It is not a direct replacement for the sunsetting Google Search Appliance, but rather new search functionality for G-Suite.
Cybersecurity trends 2017: What to expect in the year ahead
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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opinion
To say last year was a catastrophe in terms of combating cyber threats in Australia would be putting it lightly.
Digital Shadows on why it's sometimes best to avoid 'Cupid's' arrow
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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opinion
Different times of the year and major news events can trigger a surge in attacks aimed at particular industries and geographies.
How cool & innovative are your BI and analytics capabilities?
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner are in the throws of identifying 'cool' vendors this year - here are some approaches to take to get on the board.
Twitter versus trolls: Are they doing enough?
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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social media
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cyberbullying
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trolling
Twitter intensifies battle against trolling with new safety measures, but is it enough to curb the rampant online abuse that haunts the platform?.
Entrust your cyber security secrets to a safe pair of hands
Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Imagine, if you will, that your security is flawless, and not a single other person can access your sensitive accounts or information.
Intent-based networking - The next big thing
Thu, 9th Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The next big thing in networking? It's called Intent-based Networking and it promises to improve network availability and agility.
The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.
Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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opinion
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channel infrastructure
Vendor comparison tables erode trust by presenting biased views favouring their own products. An open approach could foster credibility.
Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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apps
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ovum
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opinion
It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.
With ever-shifting sands, knowledge is the ultimate power in cyber security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Hackers are like burglars targeting vulnerable homes: they look for easy access and attack the least protected targets first. #cybersecurity.
Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Take ransomware. What does it entail? Does it even matter – will it ever actually affect you? It'll vanish as quickly as it appeared, right? Wrong.
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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ddos
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iot
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iiot
From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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workplace
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opinion
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analyst report
Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.
Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Threat actors salivate at the thought of an increased volume of credit and debit card transactions flowing through endpoints they have compromised.
How workforce supply data can effectively drive workforce planning strategies
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
In a perfect world, the data residing in each of a business' information systems would be completely accurate, updated, and easily accessible.
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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google
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notebook
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mobility
Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.
Interaction data key to improving university student success
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The burning question remains as a new academic year dawns – how can universities make engagement more meaningful and improve student outcomes?.
RoT: The all-powerful Ransomware of Things
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Infected IoT devices may extort commercial websites by threatening a DDoS attack, or locking IoT devices in order to charge a ransom aka Jackware.
Beware the blind spot in phishing education
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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phishing
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email security
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carbon black
A common blind spot in training corporate staff to identify and avoid cyber attacks is the targeted phishing attack.