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Buying less, doing more: How the security operations centre model can help to control cybersecurity
Security Operations Centres

Buying less, doing more: How the security operations centre model can help to control cybersecurity

'Security solutions good, more security solutions better' is the mentality behind high tech protection procurement, but it's not the best choice.

By Mike Campfield • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
All we need to know about reverse proxy
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

All we need to know about reverse proxy

Understanding reverse proxies is essential for modern organisations seeking robust cloud security. Discover why this architecture stands out.

By Jacob Serpa • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
How to implement a cloud contact centre that boosts efficiency & customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How to implement a cloud contact centre that boosts efficiency & customer experience

If you're considering an overhaul of your contact centre, a strategic approach and meticulous planning will help you get maximum return on your investment.

By Daniel Harding • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020
How digital transformation will lead to the rebirth of the fax
Document Management

How digital transformation will lead to the rebirth of the fax

As COVID-19 drives digital transformation, businesses are turning to online fax solutions, ensuring this traditional tool remains vital in modern workflows.

By Mike Mulvey • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
How to work from home securely
Wireless Networks

How to work from home securely

Here's what you need to do to make your home working environment and systems secure, and protect yourself and your employer.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
Three steps to cloud migration success
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Three steps to cloud migration success

Australian and New Zealand businesses are accelerating their migration to the cloud, with Woolworths seeing a 34% rise in online sales.

By Jill Macmurchy • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
A winning proposition for critical infrastructure
Firewalls

A winning proposition for critical infrastructure

Network surveillance not only secures critical infrastructure but also boosts operational efficiency and health and safety practices, proving to be invaluable.

By Karin Brits • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals
DevOps

Chinks in the armour: Why the post COVID-19 cloud is easy game for cybercriminals

Now's the time for CIOs to pause and make sure their digital transformation projects are fit for today, and the future.

By Logan Ringland • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
Firewalls

Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020

A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Recent appetite for hygiene products drives profit for Harris Technology
Supply Chain

Recent appetite for hygiene products drives profit for Harris Technology

New opportunities have opened for the company with the sale of protective hygiene products including facemasks, hand sanitiser gels and alcohol wipes.

By Trevor Hoey • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
How organisations can capture lost revenue by eliminating missed calls
Customer Relationship Management

How organisations can capture lost revenue by eliminating missed calls

Missed calls can lead to lost revenue, unconverted leads, and negative customer experiences. Businesses must ensure every call is answered.

By Mike Mulvey • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems

COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn't have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.

By Budd Ilic • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Five wine-tasting tips that should be applied to network security
Firewalls

Five wine-tasting tips that should be applied to network security

Applying wine-tasting strategies to network security offers novel insights. Discover five tips to better identify network vulnerabilities and threats.

By Karl Van den Bergh • 6 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Modern data integration: A must-have for the data-driven enterprise
Data Analytics

Modern data integration: A must-have for the data-driven enterprise

As enterprises digitise, modern data integration is key. Empowering firms with agility and real-time insights, it transforms data into actionable intelligence.

By Byron Yeung • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses
Marketing Technologies

Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses

Australian businesses could slash payment acceptance costs by over 40% using merchant choice routing, a process endorsed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

By Kees Kwakernaak • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
A definitive guide to cloud access security brokers
Cloud Access Security Broker

A definitive guide to cloud access security brokers

As enterprises migrate to cloud apps like Microsoft 365, security concerns rise. Learn how Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) ensure data protection.

By Dave Shephard • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
How to help your data scientists deliver better business value
Data Science

How to help your data scientists deliver better business value

Data scientists spend just 12% of their time delivering insights, according to IDC. Silos and admin tasks are to blame.

By Steve Singer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy
IoT Security

Four tips for organisations to help future-proof their OT security strategy

As the OT security market rapidly evolves, businesses must adapt their strategies. Forescout offers four essential tips for future-proofing OT security.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags
Cybersecurity

How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags

DDoS attacks may occur infrequently, but the damages are severe. Why organisations still need dedicated DDoS protection. #cybersecurity #DDoS.

By Eyal Arazi • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020