Symantec Protects Data Everywhere with Information Centric Security

Symantec Corp., a global leader in cyber security, today announced the release of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) version 15 providing increased data protection automation and product integration to strengthen the Information Centric Security solution. These major enhancements provide a greater ability to discover, monitor and protect sensitive or regulated data even in unmanaged environments.

Organisations are losing visibility and control over sensitive and regulated data as it is shared with a wide range of users across multiple organisations and stored in various locations, including the cloud. 

Nearly 1 in 3 IT security executives believes data loss is the greatest internal threat to businesses this year (Symantec CISO research 2016), with concerns about shadow applications and malicious users. The problem continues to grow, with data breaches in 2016 resulting in 1.1 billion identities being exposed — double the number in 2015 per the Internet Security Threat Report volume 22 published in 2017. 

The upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduces new obligations for organisations and the information they handle, and comes with increased penalties and heightened scrutiny for compliance. Analysts believe that visibility and protection, which can follow data, will become the new imperative.

Symantec’s Information Centric Security solution allows organisations to store, use and share sensitive data outside their managed environment with external users or cloud apps. Greater protection is ensured because data access is limited to authorized viewers, reducing the risk of unwanted exposure. This Information Centric Security approach helps ensure safe collaboration and helps to enable compliance for stringent regulations such as GDPR. The release of Symantec DLP 15 extends this capability through enhanced integration with cloud access security broker, data classification, user-entity behavioral analytics and information-centric encryption to support a wider range of communication channels.

Symantec DLP 15 highlights include:

• Protects sensitive data in managed and unmanaged environments and when handled by third-parties
• Helps to enable compliance with GDPR
• Helps ensure sensitive data doesn't get leaked through shadow applications.

“The sheer volume of data and the speed at which it moves around organisations has magnified the data loss problem. Sensitive data needs to be tracked everywhere – even outside the organisation – to ensure security and maintain compliance with a growing roster of industry regulations,” said Doug Cahill, Senior Analyst, ESG. 

“With so much at stake, it is no longer possible to depend on manual tagging or any other process that invites the possibility of human error. With Symantec DLP 15, we’ve given IT managers the ability to automatically tag data as sensitive and automate security policies that follow that data everywhere it goes, regardless of channel,” commented Nico Popp, Senior Vice President, Symantec.

Symantec Information Centric Security is available through integrations between the following products, all of which are already available globally:

• Symantec DLP 15 + CloudSOC (CASB)
• ICT
• ICE
• ICA
• VIP.

https://www.symantec.com/products/data-loss-prevention

https://www.symantec.com/solutions/information-centric-security

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LAST NIGHT, AUSSIE KIDS BROKE THE WORLD RECORD FOR MOST NUMBER OF KIDS CODING IN ONE DAY

Code Club Australia today announced that yesterday, Tuesday, 15th of August, 28,575 kids from all around the globe broke the world record for the most number of kids coding in one day.

First started in 2016, Moonhack is an annual event powered by the Telstra Foundation, to give an opportunity for kids to learn code and for coding whizz kids to flex some coding muscle and engage with their peers. The program aims to advocate for digital literacy, an important skill every child needs in the modern world, and to continue the conversations about the importance of kids learning to code.

Last year’s Moonhack set the world record with 10,207 Aussie kids all coding on the same day. This year, Moonhack went global with kids all over the world coding over a period of 24 hours. The event first started in Wellington and Auckland in New Zealand, the closest cities to the International Date Line, and continued around the globe for the day of August 15th in every country.

Every single continent (apart from Antarctica (but maybe next year!)) was represented in this year’s Moonhack, with countries including: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, Estonia, Guatemala, India, Iraq, Nigeria, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, and many others, joining the movement.

Kids took part in coding exercises from their homes, at Code Clubs in their schools, local libraries, and community centres. Participants were encouraged to complete one of Moonhack’s open source projects in Scratch, Scratch JR or Python, or create and submit their own coding projects that had a moon theme.

Code Club Australia General Manager Kelly Tagalan said, “Moonhack was an incredible success. What these kids demonstrated was more than just a great big show of skill and interest in coding and education, they showed that together, kids from different backgrounds, nations, abilities and support systems, can work together towards a common goal that’s bigger than any one entity. Code Club isn’t just about technical skill building, it’s also about strengthening the community, raising the aspirations of future employees, and creating enthusiasm around peer collaboration and achieving the impossible, together. We’re so astounded that we were able to break the world record that we set last year and that children from all sides of the world were able to join in on this momentous occasion.”

Among the hundreds of clubs around Australia that hosted the participating coders, Telstra’s Customer Insight Centre and Gurrowa Innovation Lab in Sydney and Melbourne, respectively, were Mission Control for Moonhack. Nearly 50 kids (assisted by teachers, parents and Telstra volunteers) completed their exercises inside Telstra’s high-tech rooms.

Jackie Coates, Head of the Telstra Foundation, Code Club Australia’s founding partner, said, “Through the wonder of space, Moonhack has inspired kids to create with technology, not just consume it. The Telstra Foundation shares Code Club’s mission to get every Australian kid coding. We’re blown away that this year’s Moonhack has connected with kids all over the world, truly demonstrating that code is the universal language of the 21st century.”

Quick Moonhack 2017 facts:

• Number of kids coding on the same day: 28,575 (a RecordSetter world record!)
• Number of participating clubs: 484
• Number of participating Australian kids: 17,167
• Number of participating countries: 56
• Age groups represented:
• Under 7: 11%;
• 7-8: 28%;
• 9-11: 54%;
• 12-14: 22%;
• 15-17: 8%
• Gender split: 51% male; 49% female
• Number of Twitter mentions: 3,679,359

Below are a few comments from participating kids about why they joined up in this year’s Moonhack:

• “My dad does high tech coding at Envato (that's is where he works)! I've always wanted to code like him it Looks so cool! I know HTML tags all of them! My dad knows all tags AND IT IS SO COOL!!!🙀😱😎😮😯”
• “Cause i can make cool games and animations.coding is important because we use coding to program robots”
• "What I love about coding is that you can create your own games. Coding is becoming more important in the work environment and I want to understand it and write it."
• “I want to create a robot that can do your chores. Moonhack is important to me because it lets kids all around the world code and learn about it.”
• “I want to create anything that can benefit the life of one person, 100s of people, or maybe even thousands.”

Code Club Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that provides tools and support for teachers and volunteers to provide free coding lessons. Currently, there are more than 65,000 Aussie kids across nearly 2,000 Code Clubs in Australia, from Perth to Gold Coast and South-Western Sydney – Australia now has the biggest network of clubs outside the UK.

To check out some of the cool projects kids from all around the world created during Moonhack, please visit moonhack.com.

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OPPO Camera Phones Arrive in New Zealand

Global camera phone brand OPPO has launched into the New Zealand market bringing its F1s, A39 and R9s smartphones to New Zealanders for the first time. 

Internationally, OPPO has a reputation for delivering high-quality and exquisite design, including mobile phones and accessories, Blu-ray players and personal audio products. It is currently the world’s fourth largest smartphone brand by market share and continues to experience dramatic growth as it expands into new markets.

“We’re excited to be launching our smartphones in New Zealand. We think that New Zealanders are going to appreciate how our phones stand up to the rigors of life in Aotearoa,” said Kuan Li, Head of Marketing, OPPO New Zealand. “We launched in Australia in 2014 and within two years we were in the top tier of smartphone brands in the nation. 

OPPO’s innovations such as state-of-art mobile photography, VOOC Flash Charge technology and impressive design are winning over global customers. We’re confident more and more New Zealanders will realise that you can get a premium phone at a reasonable price.”  

OPPO is partnering with telco 2degrees at launch, as well as entering a retail partnership with JB Hi-Fi. 

“We’re really looking forward to offering OPPO in New Zealand for the first time and I think people are really going to love the range,” said Roy Ong, Chief Marketing Officer, 2degrees Mobile.

“OPPO makes high quality, high value mobiles that can be enjoyed without having to drop $1000 which I think is definitely going to attract attention - the R9s especially. Like 2degrees, OPPO is about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible so it’s great to be working with another challenger brand,” said Roy.

The full range of OPPO mobile phones will be available from today in 2degrees Mobile Stores as well as JB Hi-Fi stores.

Kuan added: “The three mobile devices we’re launching with were chosen because they fit the Kiwi lifestyle. The R9s brings premium design and performance without the price tag, the F1s is made for selfies and night shots, and the A39’s battery life is perfect for New Zealanders whether they’re living in the suburbs of Auckland or in rural Otago.”

OPPO R9s

The R9s, delivers greater camera features and improved technologies to provide consumers with an exceptional all-around photography experience. Its stylish design also boasts 16MP front and rear facing cameras, and OPPO’s industry leading VOOC Flash Charge technology.  

Key features:

·         16MP front and rear camera

·         4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage

·         5.5inch FHD screen

·         VOOC Flash Charge, 0-75% in 30 mins

·         0.2s flash touch access

NZ RRP $699

OPPO F1s

The OPPO F1s comes with a 16MP front camera and 13MP rear camera, and beautification features to help take perfect selfies. The F1s also features a 3075 mAh battery that gives consumers over a full day’s use. It features 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and ColorOS 3.0, delivering a fast and elegant user experience along with plenty of storage space for photos.

Key features:

·         16MP front camera

·         3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage

·         Fingerprint security

·         Full metal body

·         5.5 inch HD screen

NZ RRP $449

OPPO A39

The OPPO A39 features a 5.2-inch 720P HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display making it easy on the eyes. It is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, paired with 3GB of RAM for seamless multitasking. The OPPO A39 sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash, F2.2, and a 5MP front-facing camera with F2.4 for selfies and video chats. It comes with 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 256GB via microSD card.

Key features:

·         13MP rear camera

·         5.2inch HD screen

·         3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage

NZ RRP $349

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Smart security simple as A..B.C.

I never knew that it was so easy to set up my own smart security system in my house.

Imagine a Doorbell like a human security guard, it would tell you who was outside and allow you to talk with them before you let them in. –  Introducing the Ring Video Doorbell.

I’ve been using the Ring Video Doorbell  and chime for almost one year now .  Please see my previous blog post at Now you see me... and Always home .

The device streams live audio and video of a home’s front doorstep directly to a smartphone or tablet, allowing homeowners to stay connected to their homes whether in the kitchen or across town.

The other day , I received a another  cool gadget this time from NETGEAR to add to my Smart home Security called Arlo Q .

The Arlo Q HD security camera has everything you need to start monitoring your home in just a few simple minutes. See and hear everything in extraordinary 1080p HD detail. Listen in and talk to anyone who’s there. Use night vision and  motion alerts.

The Arlo Q HD is easy to set up  just download the Arlo apps on your Android or iOS device of choice and follow the step-by-step instructions to get started.

The Arlo Q HD is also responsive and reliable, with a 1080p HD resolution, motion and sound alerts, two-way talk, night vision, activity zones with 130-degree lens is wide enough to take in the whole room if you position the camera well but make sure you have a strong WIFI network and trusted internet connection.

I’m using the latest Telestra Gateway Frontier with a hybrid technology. This ground-breaking all-in-one modem combines the power of Telstra’s home and mobile networks in one device, for a more reliable connection.

The motion and sound detection is fantastic, as well the video quality  However, the sound quality in relations with the two way talk is not so good.

 Sometimes, the  person on the other end, unable to understand me maybe because Arlo Q have only a small speaker on the side of the camera. 

The live stream between the apps and the actual camera delayed a couple of seconds just like the Ring Video door bell,due to communication between the internet and Arlo server.

Overall,This is a great home-surveillance camera that’s ideal for those seeking a one-stop solution for indoor home security and I loved the compact and crisp white which is blend into the background.

Arlo Q HD  cost you $336 in Harvey Norman or $349 in JB Hi-Fi compared to the Telstra  Watch and Monitor Starter kit $25 a month for 24 months. Min cost $600 which includes Indoor Wi-Fi HD Camera with built-in motion sensor without 2 way talk plus 2 x Door or Window Sensors. 

The good things with these two gadgets they can communicate with each other via IFTTT platform. Just like what I did “if new Ring / motion detected at front door,then Arlo starts recording for 30 seconds”

I’am also very excited  for the upcoming release of Ring Floodlight Cam  with the world’s only motion-activated security camera with built-in floodlights, a siren alarm and two-way audio, so you can see, hear and speak to anyone on your property from anywhere.

This will be a good addition to my Smart Home Security system . What do you think JAMIE SIMINOFF?

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Say Hello to The Future of Domino’s Innovation

Domino’s is taking its first step into Artificial Intelligence, today launching a virtual, voiceactivated assistant, a first for the Australian retail industry.

 DRU Assist will help customers place their favourite order faster, find out what’s new and get a great deal, while also adding personality to the online ordering process. Domino’s launched DRU Assist at the Company’s Abacus Tech event series, along with other innovations to make customers’ ordering experiences easier.

The Company also launched other innovations to ensure Domino’s customers receive fresher hotter pizza, faster, including to a park or beach. Domino’s Group CEO and Managing Director, Don Meij, said he was excited the Company was launching technology that would lead the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. “DRU Assist is the first ever virtual assistant available to help customers place their orders online in the Australian QSR industry,” Mr Meij said.

 Available on desktop and within the Domino’s app, DRU Assist is the latest addition to the DRU (Domino’s Robotic Unit) platform, and is launching as a public beta* starting today. “Domino’s customers will be able to ask DRU Assist either via text on the web or voice recognition in the app to order their favourite pizzas and make customizations,” Mr Meij said.

 “DRU Assist is on hand to help our customers streamline their ordering process with efficient and helpful service with a side of personality. “DRU Assist will continue to learn and improve recognition skills from every customer experience.” With a natural language voice engine powered by industry leader Nuance, DRU Assist can chat to Domino’s customers with his usual cheeky, fun personality and recognise customer’s orders verbally in the app. The launch of DRU Assist marks Domino’s transition to ‘AI-first’ technologies and one of the largest public betas in the country. “As of this year Domino’s as a Company will move from a ‘Mobile-First’ mindset to AI-First technology,” said Mr Meij.

“Allowing the beta to be open to the whole nation means that DRU Assist will learn faster, and provide a better service for our customers. “We encourage all Domino’s customers across Australia to order via DRU in the app or on the web, and be a part of the beginning of AI in Australia. “DRU Assist, and AI, will become the leading future platform for ordering, management, marketing and delivery as part of the DRU Platform, a machine learning and AI ecosystem.

 “Domino’s plans to work with third party partners to integrate the DRU Assist platform into other devices and channels, including smart home devices – this is the way of the future.” Mr Meij said the Company’s new technologies were designed to make it even easier for customers, and announced plans to launch Domino’s Anywhere later this year.

Domino’s Anywhere, a first in Australia, will allow customers to drop a location pin using GPS locators, for stores to deliver to parks, beaches and other locations without specific street addresses.

“With Domino’s Anywhere, they will be able to order their piping hot pizza directly to their picnic blanket or beach towel. “We know that pizza is a social sharing meal and many of our customers want to enjoy it on a day out with the family, and not be limited to a house or office.” Domino’s Offers Bot, launched today, is integrated within the Facebook Messenger platform to offer customers on Facebook the best deals available, and builds on the Company’s popular Offers App.

 “So many customers join us on social media because they are advocates for our brand, this will give back by rewarding them with special offers to tempt their tastebuds.” Domino’s also presented an update to autonomous delivery plans at the tech event, with further trials set for DRU Drone by Flirtey in New Zealand in the second half of this year.

Mr Meij said that Domino’s plans to expand its Autonomous Delivery fleet with land-based robotic units and air based drones a key investment into the future of delivery not only in Australia, but also in other countries. “The continued testing and expansion of our autonomous delivery systems demonstrates that Domino’s is committed to providing innovative, safer delivery systems across our network.” 

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Decibel: First Upgradeable, Long Lifecycle Bluetooth Speaker Launches on Indiegogo

Today Module launches Decibel, a Bluetooth speaker, available on Indiegogo. This completes the company’s first step in delivering environmentally conscious and responsible technology to consumers. A short video of the project can be found here.   

Decibel is beautifully designed, delivering powerful, high quality sound via dual cast alloy two-inch bass drivers and dual ultra-smooth soft dome tweeters. It also features USB-C fast charging and wireless charging for added convenience, but its greatest feature is longevity.

Decibel’s lifecycle, as with all future Module products, will far exceed any device in its category. It is modular, user upgradeable, customizable, repairable, and recyclable, a departure from the way traditional consumer technology is manufactured.

“I’m from New Zealand and we think about things differently,” said Ketzal Sterling, Founder and Managing Director, Module. “The global e-waste problem is gigantic. Millions of tons of e-waste is piling up and we’ve found a way, through advanced modular products, to greatly reduce the rate of destruction while still delivering world class tech.”

Decibel is not glued together or sealed shut, it’s made with quality materials and using a simple Allen key can be upgraded, repaired, and customized – with no voided warranties or risk of damage.

Each component, from the aluminum chassis to the lithium ion battery is replaceable, upgradeable, and will be supported by Module for years to come. Replaced components are returned to Module for recycling. Every component is available on the Module website.

Decibel will allow you to stay up-to-date with advances in software, electronics, wireless standards, and speaker technology. When technology advances, Decibel keeps up.

“Decibel is our first step toward solving a problem. Currently, large technology companies sell consumers replacement devices by promoting incremental upgrades and limiting lifecycles,” said Ketzal. “It shows complete disregard for consumers and the environment. We want to change the way people use, think and feel about the devices they love.”

Decibel is available on Indiegogo from US$195.

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Aussie Mum Designs Great New Supermarket Shopping App, but ‘Who Will Help to Bake the Bread?’

Just like The Little Red Hen, Roo has been busy; she has designed a Supermarket Shopping App called “Just Get Bread?”. It will help you get your shopping organised, done in half the time and make sure you never miss anything you need – and that’s just for starters!

This App is now all designed and ready to be coded. But she needs help with a Kickstarter Project which has been set up and is ready to fund the coding. 

As soon as the target funding is reached, then the App can be coded and everyone who has helped will receive their own download of the App to get themselves organised with their grocery shopping. 

For broadcast quality video, audio grab and high-res images, please visit the Multimedia News Release:http://news.medianet.com.au/rab-enterprises/aussie-mum-designs-great-new

So how do you use the ‘Just Get Bread?” App?

Do you just want a simple Shopping List App?

The “Just Get Bread?” App can be used as a simple Shopping List.
• Sorts Items in the Aisle Order you have set for your Supermarket.
• Collected items 'fall' to the bottom, so the item at the top of the list is always the next item to collect, so you won't miss anything.
• Running $ Total of what you have spent, and still need to collect.

OR, Do you want a Shopping List App which can Integrate with items you usually store in your cupboards?

The Pantry Lists in the “Just Get Bread?” App,
• integrate with the Shopping List, 
• just tick the boxes in the Pantry Lists for what you need today,
• and that automatically generates your shopping list.
• Shows list in Aisle Order, with Total $ spent and 'to collect'

OR, ( THE BEST PART ) -
Would you like it to be Fully Integrated with a Menu Planner System too?

• Just set your Menu for the week,
• When you check your Pantry Lists, to generate your Shopping List, all the ingredients you have set for the dishes in the Week’s Menu are shown on the Pantry Lists - at their item’s line.
• So it’s easy to check if you already have what you need, or if you do need to buy some.
• Tick what you need to buy and the items are automatically listed, in their Aisle Order, in your Shopping List, with the $ totals.
• Save money because you don’t buy ‘all the ingredients for the recipe’ and then find you’ve already got 3 packets of ‘that’ in the pantry!
• And save stress wondering what to cook each night - you have a plan and you know you already have all the ingredients you need.


What else does the App do?

• Sticking to a Budget? It can show total $ Amount in your trolley. Saves stress because you know how much you are spending - no more awkward surprises at the checkout. 

• Do you end up throwing out expired stuff? The App can track expiry dates and suggest dishes to make with what's about to expire. Save money by not wasting items. 

• What if I just want to add one item now? It’s always quick and easy to add any item to your shopping list, at any time. 

• Are you ever lost in an app and don’t know what to do anywhere? There are hint buttons in every section, so if you are not sure what to do, the answer can be found right there on the page.

• Is it possible to enjoy supermarket shopping? The “Just Get Bread? App makes your trip through the supermarket hassle free, fast and efficient, - so you might even enjoy it after all!


All that will be in the App when the Funding Target is reached.

And if the Second Target is reached, there are extra helpful features to add, all designed and ready to code!

1. Prescription Tracker,
2. Birthday and Christmas Gift Lists & Groceries Organiser,
3. To-Do Organiser,
4. Sharing & Backup Functions.

The App is fully designed, only needing the Kickstarter Project to fund the coding costs by a Sydney Coding Company – we have a firm quote so this Project will be done On Time and On Budget.

Anyone can back the project for just $5 and will receive their download of the App as soon as it is ready.

It will be done for both Android and Apple (iOS) systems.

For all the details, with a full explanation of how it all works, please see the Kickstarter page (link below).

But Hurry – the Kickstarter Project only runs until March 20th, so don’t miss out on getting your download as soon as the ‘Bread is Baked!

Kickstarter Link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1468150350/just-get-bread-grocery-shopping-app-for-australia

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