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Fundamental to the wellbeing of the networks relied upon for everything from home internet to enterprise connectivity, Network Management is a broad category of applications, tools and processes which underpin the reliable operation of network infrastructure. This includes tools for provisioning, operating, maintaining, administering and securing networks of every kind. Network Management keeps network resources available, efficient and safe for all users.
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Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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​A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
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Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Many educational institutions lack a plan to manage the security risks posed by the hundreds of devices connected to their networks, according to Wavelink.
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Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Sat, 9th Sep 2017
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Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.
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Researchers dissect 10-year-old Snowball malware

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Previous samples of Snowball malware dated back to 2011, researchers at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have discovered a sample with a timestamp of 2007.
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HoeflerText remote access Trojan goes after Chrome users

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Chrome users beware: A crafty 'HoeflerText' scam deploys a NetSupport Manager RAT, broadening the arsenal of the notorious EITest campaign.
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SD-WAN solution maintains peak performance during gruelling stress test

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Where other organisations may claim the high-resiliency and performance of their solutions, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has proved it.
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VeloCloud expands SD-WAN partner ecosystem; signs up major security firms

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The VeloCloud SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program has recently signed on heavyweights such as Forcepoint Symantec and VMware.
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Interview: Sophos reveals the criminal underbelly of the dark web

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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The dark web may be a place that most of us have heard of as a murky underworld for cybercriminals, but also where most internet users daren't tread.
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Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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​This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.
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The changing value proposition of SD-WAN

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Analyst Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak, outlines SD-WAN purchase drivers - and why 2017 signals a change in the value proposition of SD-WAN.
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Fortinet conference unveils new security business opportunities for partners

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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The value-added distributor and solution provider organised the event in India to open new business avenues for channel partners.
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WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.
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Lumina Networks takes open source approach to SDN market

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Lumina Networks enters SDN market with acquisition of SDN Controller assets, offering services and open source technology.
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Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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It's now all about technology: Move away from the notion that having a single security device at the edge will make you secure.
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DX, SaaS driving 'remarkable' growth for SD-WAN

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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DX and the rise of SaaS have set the stage for SD-WAN to play a major role in enterprise networks, IDC says with CAGR of nearly 70% forecast to 2021.
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​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Fortinet has been recognised as a 'leader' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.
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Ericsson eyes the future with launch of network services for 'massive IoT'

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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Ericsson strides into the IoT era, launching pioneering network services for seamless integration of massive IoT connectivity and management.
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Fortinet and Microsoft heighten security alliance for Azure workloads

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Fortinet and Microsoft have expanded their technology alliance and are now bringing the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Partner Program to Microsoft Azure.
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Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.