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RSA introduces new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice as part of security suite
Risk Management

RSA introduces new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice as part of security suite

RSA is continuing to forge its way ahead in the cybersecurity space with the launch of its new Risk & Cybersecurity Practice.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day
Risk Management

Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs
Risk Management

Flying a drone at work? Now there's insurance specially made for commercial UAVs

If you're in charge of operating UAVs or drones for your employer (or your own business), drone insurance is about to get much simpler.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
UpGuard brings cyber resilience expertise back to APAC 'where it all began'
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UpGuard brings cyber resilience expertise back to APAC 'where it all began'

Cyber resilience platform providers UpGuard has put down further roots in APAC with a new office in Sydney, focusing on 'where it all began'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Local tech company targets B2B data services market through Alibaba Cloud
Risk Management

Local tech company targets B2B data services market through Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud partners with Remark Media to offer B2B data solution for Chinese businesses, including fraud detection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation
Risk Management

Cyber insurance is only part of the overall security equation

Latest statistics show that more than 28 billion people will be connected to the Internet of Things in 2017, rising to 34 billion-plus next year.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio
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inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio

inTechnology has added Core Security to its local portfolio in a move it says will help make resellers 'even more valuable to their end users'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
How 8 years of tech innovation has changed gov't IT
Risk Management

How 8 years of tech innovation has changed gov't IT

In just 8 years, gov't IT has been revolutionised, embracing tech like never before—from the CTO role to Cloud First policies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my
Risk Management

From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my

Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Risk Management

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
Consumer- and citizen-centric focus to drive DX in 2017
Risk Management

Consumer- and citizen-centric focus to drive DX in 2017

Customers will be in the driving seat this year as digital transformation ramps up – but first technology issues will need to be addressed.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
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Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Risk Management

CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.

By Kasey Panetta • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR
Risk Management

Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR

Singapore firms hesitate on AR tech, citing security and skill gaps, despite recognising its potential in the workplace, an ISACA study reveals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
The building blocks of a confident and resilient digital government
Risk Management

The building blocks of a confident and resilient digital government

Digital failures or even minor setbacks may drive risk-averse govt to take a step back at the exact time it should be making bold digital investments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
The dawn of the DX Economy: Top IT predictions for 2017 and beyond
Risk Management

The dawn of the DX Economy: Top IT predictions for 2017 and beyond

Digital transformation will reshape the global economy over the next few years, according to IDC Asia Pacific. #DXEconomy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Kroll expands global management team, new exec for Singapore
Risk Management

Kroll expands global management team, new exec for Singapore

Kroll appoints new managing directors and principals, including Stefano Demichelis as principal of Investigations and Disputes Practice in Singapore.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Schneider Electric top of the data centers in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Risk Management

Schneider Electric top of the data centers in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Schneider Electric named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for DCIM tools for third time. StruxureWare for Data Centers recognised for efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016