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Carbon Black launches tech partner program to improve collective security defences
Security Information and Event Management

Carbon Black launches tech partner program to improve collective security defences

Carbon Black has launched a new technology partner program that is designed to improve cybersecurity through collective defence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Carbon Black brings 80 tech partners together for new security integrations
Partner Programmes

Carbon Black brings 80 tech partners together for new security integrations

The Carbon Black Integration Network (CbIN) has seen the likes of Juniper Networks, LogRhythm and Phantom building integrations with Cb's PSC.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
VMware & Carbon Black team up on new data center security solution
Virtualisation

VMware & Carbon Black team up on new data center security solution

VMware and Carbon Black expand partnership to deliver cloud-based security solution transforming data center protection.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Android's poor system update process is putting devices at risk
Mobile Device Management

Android's poor system update process is putting devices at risk

Singh says that even one year after Android 7.0 Nougat was released, only 17% of devices run the operating system. The statistics are poorer for 7.1.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market
Endpoint Protection

Cylance, Symantec, Carbon Black lead next-gen endpoint security market

Cylance, Symantec and Carbon Black have all featured top of the ranks in the Enterprise Management Associates next-generation endpoint security report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
How to make attackers' lives harder with effective threat hunting
Security Information and Event Management

How to make attackers' lives harder with effective threat hunting

Sandboxing was big, but I believe that in two years sandboxing won't be an effective control, because the bad guys understand it.

By Rick McElroy • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Holiday alert: Cyberattacks can rise over 20 per cent starting now
Cybersecurity

Holiday alert: Cyberattacks can rise over 20 per cent starting now

As we approach the holidays organisations need to be on the lookout for cyber attacks if history offers an indication of what's to come.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Why business is looking good for ransomware criminals
Malware

Why business is looking good for ransomware criminals

New findings from a report that Carbon Black has released show it is easier than ever for criminals to extort money from victims through ransomware.

By Mike Viscuso • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Carbon Black taps ex-Microsoft talent for channel VP role
Microsoft

Carbon Black taps ex-Microsoft talent for channel VP role

Carbon Black appoints Victor Gureghian Baez, former Microsoft executive, as VP of worldwide channels to drive growth and expand global reseller footprint.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint
Unified Communications

How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint

We can be sure that attackers will leverage that delta in patching. Communication and router security has been ignored for too long.

By Rick McElroy • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool
Hack

Carbon Black and IBM Security tighten partnership with rapid response tool

An expanded partnership between Carbon Black and IBM Security aim to provide increased cyberattack visibility and accelerated incident response times.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It's now worth $6m
Malware

Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It's now worth $6m

The ransomware scourge looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, topping what is being called the 'most notorious year on record'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
What's ahead for ransomware: Seven predictions about its evolution
Malware

What's ahead for ransomware: Seven predictions about its evolution

Our sampling has given insight into the future direction of ransomware. Following our analysis, we compiled seven predictions for its evolution.

By Brian Baskin and Paramjeet Singh • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington
Breach Prevention

Beyond AV Tour hits Auckland & Wellington

Most cyber breaches are caused by non-malware attacks. Those attacks can't be prevented by technologies like machine-learning AV and traditional AV.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Marco Corrent appointed to head Carbon Black ANZ channel
Endpoint Protection

Marco Corrent appointed to head Carbon Black ANZ channel

Carbon Black has appointed Marco Corrent as channel director for ANZ as the security vendor looks to broaden its ANZ channel scope.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

See ya, APAC - Carbon Black's former VP heads for Palo Alto
Virtualisation

See ya, APAC - Carbon Black's former VP heads for Palo Alto

Security veteran Kane Lightowler exits APAC for Palo Alto, stepping into a senior VP role at Carbon Black. Matt Bennett to succeed him in APAC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Australia's breach disclosure policy has major holes, expert says
Breach Prevention

Australia's breach disclosure policy has major holes, expert says

Australia's breach disclosure policy doesn't go nearly far enough in protecting consumers and pales in comparison to the European Union's GDPR.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017