About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
Stories by Catherine - Page 113
Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
Digital transformation and talent shortages cited as top challenges for IT departments
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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it departments
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workplace
IT departments face challenges in digital transformation and talent retention, says Ivanti study. 72% reported losing team members.
IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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asia pacific
Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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capital
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us expansion
Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.
Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
Talend and Stellar Consulting Group partner to improve data governance in NZ
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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data governance
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talend
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stellar consulting
Talend partners with Stellar Consulting Group to enable New Zealand organisations to implement data governance strategies.
Optimizely launches integrated version of specialised products
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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digital marketing
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b2b
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optimizely
Optimizely integrates B2B Commerce Cloud & Content Cloud products to help brands reach larger audiences with sophisticated content strategies.
Australian Government orgs failing to manage cyber risk, report finds
Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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compliance
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government
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risk intelligence & compliance
Many Australian local governments are not effectively managing cyber risk, leaving them vulnerable to ransomware and cyber theft, according to CyberCX.
False sense of security plagues organisations threatened by ransomware
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Two-thirds of security pros see ransomware and terrorism as equal threats, according to Venafi's global survey.
EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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3d printing
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ey
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report
COVID-19 volatility prompts tech industry to prioritize attracting & retaining motivated workforce, says EY report. #technology #COVID19.
Cloudian extends VMware collaboration with latest certification
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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storage
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cloud services
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microsoft
Cloudian's HyperStore object storage is now certified with VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, offering scalable and secure storage for cloud-native applications.
Nozomi Networks and BT secure critical infrastructure for global enterprises
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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iot
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partner programmes
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iot security
Nozomi Networks has partnered with BT to deliver advanced OT and IoT cybersecurity to enterprises on a global scale.
Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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fintech
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digital banking
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funding
Mambu, the SaaS banking platform, has raised $235m in a Series E funding round led by EQT Growth, valuing the company at $4.9bn.
IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cyber attacks
The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.
Cerebo Networks signs as a Versa ACE Partner to empower digital transformation
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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digital transformation
Under the agreement, Cerebo is set to deliver telco-independent secure access service edge (SASE) services to international enterprises.
Laika improves IT audit process with latest release
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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compliance
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it audit
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regulation
Laika launches Laika+, an audit solution designed to streamline IT audits and support companies with SOC 2 compliance.
Canalys reveals top eight APAC channel leaders of 2021
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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black ops 2
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canalys
Cisco, ESET, Kaspersky, Lenovo, Nutanix, Trend Micro, Veeam, and Veritas have been recognized as 2021's top APAC channel leaders by Canalys.
Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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colocation
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hyperscale
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investment
Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.
InterSystems and Veromo power Australia’s economic recovery with new banking solution
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
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raas
InterSystems has partnered with Veromo to offer registration services directly through online banking, aimed at driving post-pandemic economic growth.
Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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fraud
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identity solutions
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forter
Forter launches Trusted Identities to simplify online account authentication and protect against fraudsters. (109 characters).
Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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skills gap
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economics
Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.
Horangi and AWS launch holistic cloud security offering
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Horangi and AWS have launched a holistic security offering, REA-H, to protect critical workloads and data on the cloud.
Semiconductor market experiences significant growth, breaks $150bn mark
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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samsung
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semiconductor
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market
Semiconductor revenue rose 7.6% in Q3 2021 from Q2 2021, and climbed above $150 billion in revenue during a single quarter.