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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.

Stories by Sara - Page 154

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Kiwi student bound for Amsterdam to help robots build bridges
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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auckland university
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ndi
A young University of Auckland architectural graduate is set to take on Europe to use robots to build a pedestrian bridge over a canal.
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Weekly NZ security roundup: 31c0n, cyber threats, Darknet and Mimecast
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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malware
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firewall
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network management
NZ's cybersecurity scene is abuzz with 31c0n insights, stark cyber risks, Darknet exposés, and Mimecast's email defence revelations.
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The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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mobility
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apple
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tablets & laptops
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.
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Suprema ups biometric sensor game to provide ‘world’s fastest matching speed’
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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biometrics
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fingerprint scanners
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ndi
Biometrics firm Suprema has launched BioSign 2.0, a mobile fingerprint authentication technology with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
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Verizon & NTU to analyse attack impacts on Singapore's cybersecurity insurance industry
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Nanyang Technological University's Business School partners with Verizon to analyze the economic impact of cybersecurity incidents on global insurers.
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NZ’s premier security conference 31c0n probes unanswered questions in two-day event
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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cios
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aura information security
An intimate and devoted group of 160 security professionals have descended on the Viaduct Events Centre today as part of 31c0n.
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Microsoft Cloud grows across Asia; Azure now available in Korea
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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cloud services
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public cloud
Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is now available in new Microsoft Cloud platforms across Korea.
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National University of Singapore ushers in country’s newest security research hub
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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national university of singapore
National University of Singapore’s National Cybersecurity R&D Laboratory is the latest facility to become a focal point for security research.
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User behaviour may be the hidden secret to security, says Forcepoint
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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bi
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big data
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byod
80% of cybersecurity professionals believe it’s important to understand people’s behaviours when it comes to intellectual property & critical data.
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China Unicom & Radisys use CORD architecture to build better networks
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
China Unicom and Radisys will be building an open software and network virtualization architecture for 5G services.
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DigiCert & Cybertrust partner to bring SSL/TLS security to Japan
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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certification
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digicert
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cybertrust japan
DigiCert and Cybertrust Japan unite to fortify online security across Japan, offering advanced SSL/TLS certs and localised support.
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Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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malware
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smartphones
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technology gifts
A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.
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NEC to provide cybersecurity defence training for ASEAN region
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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it training
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monitors
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pro av
NEC will provide defence training in Japan over a three year period, with the aim of improving incident response & cyber defence for ASEAN countries.
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Check Point joins Cyber Threat Alliance alongside global security heavyweights
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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cyber threat alliance
Check Point is the sixth member in the global Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), alongside Cisco, Fortinet, Intel Security, Palo Alto Networks and Symantec.
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Govt showcases Australia’s cybersecurity strengths to the world
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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cios
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australian government
It’s all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.
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CompTIA zeroes in on behavioural analytics with new global security certification
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
CompTIA introduces CSA+ certification, pioneering behavioural analytics in global IT security to tackle advanced cyber threats.
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Film review: The Great Wall - it's man versus beast in this visual spectacle
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Great Wall of China may have been built to keep people out; but the biggest question in this film is: What if the invaders aren’t people?.
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NTU & FireEye pledge cutting-edge security research and training for Singapore
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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edge security
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breach prevention
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ntu singapore
NTU Singapore and FireEye have teamed up to explore new areas in cybersecurity research and develop courses for security professionals.
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Centrify harnesses machine learning for user access protection
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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pam
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centrify
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forrester research
Centrify has today launched its new analytics service to the ANZ region, which provides another solution to stop breaches in real time.
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NZ directors believe cyber risk tops the threat list for 2017
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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compliance
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risk management
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ndi
Cyber attacks are predicted to be the biggest threat to New Zealand this year, according to a survey by Marsh.
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ESET receives three AAA ratings in anti-malware protection tests
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
ESET has walked away with three of what it calls the ‘highest accolades’ in the SE Labs Anti-Malware Protection Tests.
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Singaporeans band together: CSA survey finds cybersecurity is everyone's mission
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
CSA chief exec says there's room for improvement but he's encouraged by the fact that Singaporeans know everyone has a role to play in cybersecurity.
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Phishers bypass content blockers and target Apple users in latest attacks
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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apple
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phishing
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email security
A simple replica login page is fooling Apple users into falling for a phishing attack - and it's using font substitution to bypass content blockers.
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In depth: Mimecast talks email security, insider threats and human firewalls
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cios
Email security breaches continue to occur due to evolving threats and a lack of next generation security solutions, according to Mimecast's Dave Hood.