About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 21
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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email
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sonicwall
It has been seven months since SonicWall split from Dell. CEO Bill Conner says it's an exciting time for the company: Here's what it has been up to.
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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ddos
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botnet
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nexusguard
DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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csa
Singapore and Australia sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information sharing and joint exercises.
WatchGuard report: 30% of all malware isn't caught by legacy AV
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard's Quarterly Internet Security Report says that 30% of malware attacks are new or zero day exploits - and legacy AVs are missing threats.
Gigya opens Shanghai data center as China's new cybersecurity rules loom
Thu, 4th May 2017
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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gigya
Gigya launches its Shanghai data centre as China's stringent cybersecurity laws take effect in June, ensuring secure local data storage and compliance.
Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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kordia
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aura information security
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avecto
Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.
Gemalto's Breach Level Index: '1.4 billion compromised data records'
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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encryption
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Gemalto's Breach Level Index proves once again that data breaches across the world continue to increase in scale and severity.
Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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smart home
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bitdefender
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smart appliances
Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.
Kentico expands MVP program, brings Australian contingent on board
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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synnex
Cloud software and eCommerce company Kentico expands Most Valuable Professional program, adding members from Australia.
NEC readies itself for Hong Kong-Guam submarine cable build
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Hong Kong & Guam will be linked through a new high-capacity optical submarine cable after NEC and RTI Connectivity signed a supply contract last week.
Asia-US submarine cable finds new access point in Los Angeles data centers
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
The trans-Pacific submarine cable connecting Indonesia, the Philippines, Guam & Hawaii to the west coast of the United States now has an access point.
Global MSP sets down roots in APAC with new Sydney-based HQ
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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saas
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partner programmes
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managed services
Global managed service provider Continuum has set its sights on Asia Pacific with a new regional headquarters in Sydney as it continues expansion.
On track and on time: Hawaiki undersea cable route survey completed
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
The route survey for the long-awaited Hawaiki cable has now been completed, and details have been revealed about how far production has progressed.
How Cloud DC's app virtualisation strategy caught the attention of global vendors
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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microsoft
Cloud DC is a company that tosses aside the idea that virtualisation has to involve the entire desktop. Instead, it focuses on the applications.
Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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supply chain
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amazon
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channel development
The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.
base2Services to set up DevOps hub in United States
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Australian cloud provider base2Services plans to expand to the US next year, as it aims to tap into the American cloud market.
Go2Group looks to recruit channel partners through new Hong Kong hub
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Application development provider Go2Group is opening a new Hong Kong office to keep on track with market growth, and it's after new channel partners.
RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
RedShield's CTO Sam Pickles discusses their iSANZ win and the company's mission to solve clients' unique security issues without needing developers.
US tech giant looks to Singapore & Hong Kong data center, cloud markets
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
The move is part of its $160 million global strategy to serve Fortune 500 clients with faster speed to market, especially for data center & cloud.