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Fortinet: Hyperscaling networks? Hyperscale your security!
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Fortinet: Hyperscaling networks? Hyperscale your security!

A broad, integrated and automated security fabric is key to protecting users, apps and data in a hyperscaling environment, says Jon McGettigan of Fortinet. .

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
How to address cyber-threats as a strategic risk
Cybersecurity

How to address cyber-threats as a strategic risk

Cybersecurity should be a priority discussion point for business leaders, as point solutions and incomplete approaches create vulnerabilities.

By Jon McGettigan • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness
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Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness

More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
How companies can stay secure while employees work from home
Firewalls

How companies can stay secure while employees work from home

While working from home may seem like an easy solution for workers, the reality can be quite challenging for IT teams.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Securing complex networks with a unified security fabric
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Securing complex networks with a unified security fabric

As networks grow more complex, the need for unified security fabrics becomes paramount, offering seamless protection and simplified management.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Moving to a multi-cloud environment? Eliminate security gaps with Fortinet
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Moving to a multi-cloud environment? Eliminate security gaps with Fortinet

Multi-cloud deployments are challenging traditional approaches to security, as enterprises struggle to secure multiple cloud environments.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
How to manage your SD-WAN without compromising security
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How to manage your SD-WAN without compromising security

Secure SD-WAN helps reduce risk and complexity by extending consistent security across the distributed network.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Securing your network at every point with an adaptable security fabric - Fortinet
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Securing your network at every point with an adaptable security fabric - Fortinet

Fortinet unveils a comprehensive security fabric to protect every element of your network amidst digital transformation. Consistency is key.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Telcos must step up with stronger protections on user data – Fortinet
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Telcos must step up with stronger protections on user data – Fortinet

The capability for service providers to up their security game is in place right now and New Zealand telcos and ISPs don't need to stop at personal protection.

By Jon McGettigan • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Data protection is key to building customer trust
Data Protection

Data protection is key to building customer trust

Data security is paramount for Australian businesses aiming to build customer trust, as regulations like NDB and GDPR push for stricter compliance.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Why schools need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures
EduTech

Why schools need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures

They house the sensitive information that hackers specifically seek, are running a wide variety of unprotected endpoints, and have limited resources.

By Jon McGettigan • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught
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The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught

Don't forget to scan your backups for vulnerabilities. It would be pointless transferring all your data onto a device that is always compromised.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider
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Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Fortinet asks: Planning a merger? It's time for a cybersecurity upgrade
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Fortinet asks: Planning a merger? It's time for a cybersecurity upgrade

M&A activity can offer CFOs a unique opportunity to ramp up cybersecurity levels with greater investment and integration.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Looking at what lies ahead in a Post-NDB world
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Looking at what lies ahead in a Post-NDB world

Fortinet takes a look at what business priorities should be in the wake of the Notifiable Data Breach Laws coming into effect.

By Jon McGettigan • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?
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Are you ready for the new Australian NDB regulations?

Immature governance, risk and compliance investments by majority of Aussie organisations are inadequate to support NDB requirements.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017