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Equifax ushers new CISO as breach fallout continues
Breach Prevention

Equifax ushers new CISO as breach fallout continues

Equifax has ushered in a new chief information security officer as the fallout continues from the company's massive US data breach last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for 'CSO as-a-service' initiative
Partner Programmes

Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for 'CSO as-a-service' initiative

The concept will be a core part of TDL's security practice, adding new capabilities to their security lifecycle offering.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
A force multiplier solution – the answer to the security skills gap crisis
Risk & Compliance

A force multiplier solution – the answer to the security skills gap crisis

​It's no secret that there is a yawning skills gap in the cybersecurity industry - but now RSA has come up with a way to 'multiply' your staff.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation
Cybersecurity

74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation

An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices
Malware

60% of enterprises confirm global attacks have affected cyber protection choices

Results from a recent survey of security executive from across 11 EMEA countries have been released, revealing the effects of attacks like WannaCry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal
Malware

New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal

Menlo Security has expanded its Menlo Security Isolation Platform to include a new phishing prevention solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
ServiceNow appoints first-ever APJ chief strategy officer
ServiceNow

ServiceNow appoints first-ever APJ chief strategy officer

Former Optus IT director Apurva Chikhalikar steps into the CSO role as the company looks to drive consistent business strategy and partnerships.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Securing trust in digital business
Risk & Compliance

Securing trust in digital business

As smart devices are becoming autonomous, CISOs are being required to adopt new mechanisms and approaches to trust.

By Gartner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges
Cybersecurity

CISOs face cyber security 'solution overload' challenges

Solution overload is plaguing chief information security officers who are finding it difficult to manage cyber threat prevention.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner
Risk & Compliance

Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner

The threats to mobile security have not changed, but the consequences have, warns Dionisio Zumerle, research director at Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Complexity is a welcome challenge
Virtualisation

Complexity is a welcome challenge

Navigating the IT landscape for over 40,000 users at the University of Auckland, Miles Fordyce thrives on complexity and the vibrancy of campus life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stories

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Breach Prevention

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses

Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017