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Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response

As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Canalys' top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019
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Canalys' top picks for Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2019

Cisco, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and ESET have been named Champions in Canalys' 2019 Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix, leading 15 top vendors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers
Firewalls

Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers

Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response to help IT managers tackle cyber attacks on servers, a high-value target.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Sophos welcomes John Donovan as ANZ managing director
Virtualisation

Sophos welcomes John Donovan as ANZ managing director

Donovan will be based in Sydney. He brings more than 30 years' experience in IT to Sophos, including roles at Symantec, as well as VMware and ForgeRock.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration
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Sophos offering mobile device management with Microsoft Intune integration

Running on Microsoft Azure, the Sophos integration will enable IT administrators to configure individual device usage policies within Microsoft Intune.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
How cybercriminals are most likely to be caught
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How cybercriminals are most likely to be caught

Fifteen per cent of IT managers at Australian companies who were victim to one or more cyber attacks last year can't pinpoint how the attackers gained entry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
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Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune

Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
When hackers get the munchies, they just steal McDonalds
Firewalls

When hackers get the munchies, they just steal McDonalds

Hackers in Canada strike McDonald's app, racking up CAD $500 in fast food charges. McDonald's blames security flaws; users left with empty banks and bellies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Sophos hires ex-McAfee SVP Gavin Struther
Firewalls

Sophos hires ex-McAfee SVP Gavin Struther

After 16 years as the APAC senior vice president and president for McAfee, Struthers is now heading the APJ arm of Sophos.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report
Malware

Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Sophos XG Firewall adds lateral movement protection
Malware

Sophos XG Firewall adds lateral movement protection

The new capabilities will help to prevent targeted, manual cyber attacks and exploits from further infiltrating a compromised network.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Experts comment on Facebook's 50 million user credential leak
Firewalls

Experts comment on Facebook's 50 million user credential leak

Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
Gartner names Sophos leader in Unified Threat Management
Firewalls

Gartner names Sophos leader in Unified Threat Management

Sophos has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management (SMB Multifunction Firewalls).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Sophos awards top partners in ANZ for 2018
Firewalls

Sophos awards top partners in ANZ for 2018

Sophos honours top-performing channel partners in Australia and New Zealand at its annual Partner Conference, recognising excellence and dedication.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
An expert's take on the state of ransomware today
Malware

An expert's take on the state of ransomware today

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against ransomware is that there are thousands of variants; tiny pieces of code used over and over again.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'
Firewalls

SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'

At least 1.5 million patients who visited any SingHealth outpatient clinic or polyclinic between 1 May 2015 and 4 July 2018 may be affected.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Sophos new server security offering defends 'cybercrime bullseye'
Firewalls

Sophos new server security offering defends 'cybercrime bullseye'

Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Ticketmaster breached: here's what seven security experts had to say
Firewalls

Ticketmaster breached: here's what seven security experts had to say

Ticketmaster has suffered a breach that affects 5% of its global customer base, here's what the experts had to say on the incident.

By Patrick Martlew • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018