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Forescout unveils new platform for automated cybersecurity

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Forescout Technologies has unveiled the Forescout Continuum Platform, an automated cybersecurity platform that continuously manages the risk posture of assets across an enterprise’s digital terrain, providing complete coverage of IT, OT, IoT and IoMT devices.   Modern enterprises in all industries – from healthcare and government to manufacturing, financial services, transportation, and agriculture – are experiencing a […]

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Siemens inaugurates critical infrastructure defence centre in Canada

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Siemens announced the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defence Centre (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The centre is the first facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Services provided by the centre will range from advisory to managed and research services,

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Backblaze and CTERA announce new partnership

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Backblaze and CTERA have announced a partnership to make life easier for IT admins challenged by on-premises file server and NAS management in an age of rapidly expanding remote workforces and global collaboration. The Backblaze and CTERA partnership provides a modern, all-in-one, cloud file storage solution that extends and expands the capabilities of traditional NAS

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Outpost24 discovers security issues across Europe’s top manufacturers’ web applications

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Outpost24 has announced the results of its 2022 Web Application Security for Manufacturers report for the top European-based Chemical Manufacturers, as ranked by Chemical & Engineering News.   The report findings showed that the top Chemical Manufacturers run a total of 22,507 internet exposed web applications over 6,175 domains. When these were assessed, one in six (16%) of the

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Zimperium to be acquired by Liberty Strategic Capital

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Zimperium has announced it will be acquired for approximately $525 million by Liberty Strategic Capital, the private equity firm founded and led by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin. With this investment, Liberty Strategic Capital will acquire a controlling interest in Zimperium and Secretary Mnuchin will chair the company’s Board of Directors. The

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Cybersecurity vendors announce alliance and Zero Trust PAM solution in EU

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Gartner ‘challenger’ Senhasegura signs strategic partnership with Identity Methods bringing secure remote-access Privileged Access Management solution Domum to European markets Identity Methods, an end-to-end provider of Zero Trust IT architecture, has announced a strategic partnership with Senhasegura, a global cybersecurity vendor with presence in over 55 countries headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The agreement will

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Closed Door Security receives CREST Penetration Testing accreditation

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Closed Door Security has been accredited by the professional certification board CREST, as being a trusted and expert provider of cybersecurity penetration testing. The accreditation demonstrates that CREST recognises the company as a trusted, qualified and competent provider of penetration testing, that possess the skills and expertise required to work with UK government agencies and the National Cyber Security

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Nation of Digital Defenders report over 10 million suspect emails

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Savvy Brits have reported over 10.5 million suspicious emails to the UK’s cyber experts, resulting in the take down of 76,000 online scams. Scams related to the NHS, online delivery companies, cryptocurrency investments and more have all been stamped out thanks to public reports to the National Cyber Security Centre, which is a part of

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United Kingdom shares best practices on Cyber Security with the Philippines

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The British Embassy Manila – Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) held the virtual UK-PH Cyber Security Forum on 11 March 2022 to discuss the growing relevance of Cyber Security in the country. DIT Country Director Richard Colley shared that the forum “aims to help forge

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Zimperium releases 2022 Global Mobile Threat Report

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Zimperium has published its 2022 Global Mobile Threat Report unveiling new data and comprehensive analysis of the state of mobile security worldwide. With statistics from Zimperium’s global install base of enterprise clients, novel survey data exposing the mindset and priorities of enterprise security professionals, and a chronicle of the most pervasive mobile threats and third-party

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Digital Security by Design announce competition winners to help develop new software ecosystem

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A total of £7.9 million will go to 10 projects that will enrich and expand the Digital Security by Design (DSbD) software ecosystem. A new secure processor architecture has been developed in the prototype Morello hardware board. With projects being based at institutions and companies across the UK, development of this ecosystem will ensure security benefits

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Tenable Q&A | Increasing confidence in cyber risk analysis

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Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, of Tenable gives an exclusive interview regarding the recent study entitled ‘Beyond Boundaries’ and suggests how organisations can prepare for cyber attacks more diligently. The recent study of Beyond Boundaries, commissioned by Tenable and conducted by Forrester Consulting, says 55% of organisations are lacking in confidence in

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KnowBe4 releases 2022 Ransomware Hostage Rescue Manual

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KnowBe4 has announced the launch of the 2022 Ransomware Hostage Rescue Manual, which includes detailed steps for addressing ransomware infections and simplified checklists.   With ransomware attacks continuing to increase around the world, substantial damage has been caused to organisations of all sizes. Just last week, The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and National

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Identity Methods releases Zero Trust framework to deliver future-first security

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Identity Methods has launched a new whitepaper to help security practitioners get to Zero Trust within their organisations. As an independent company working with carefully selected strategic partners to maximise the value and security from IAM, governance and monitoring solutions, Identity Methods’ whitepaper comes at a time when Zero Trust looks set to transform the

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Kiteworks appoints new Vice President of Sales, EMEA

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Kiteworks has appointed Andreas Deliandreadis as its new Vice President of Sales, EMEA. With more than 20 years in technology and cybersecurity sales and business development in EMEA markets, Deliandreadis is responsible for driving international revenue growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).   Prior to joining Kiteworks, Deliandreadis was most recently Vice

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DHS launches first-ever cyber safety review board

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the establishment of the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), as directed in President Biden’s Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The CSRB is an unprecedented public-private initiative that will bring together government and industry leaders to elevate our nation’s cybersecurity. “The Biden-Harris Administration has taken

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Adarma says 96% of business leaders feel confident in defences despite almost 60% falling victim to ransomware

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Adarma has released research findings from a nationwide ransomware study of 500 C-level executives at UK businesses with over 2,000 employees, aiming to investigate how organisations perceive today’s threats and how prepared they are to respond. The survey discovered a major disconnect in the way organisations think and act in the face of ransomware. The

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KnowBe4 announces fourth season of security training series “The Inside Man”

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KnowBe4 has announced its blockbuster security awareness series “The Inside Man” is premiering its fourth season at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida. It will also be premiered in London on the 17th of February at the Phoenix Arts Club. This season’s story takes the action on to a truly international stage. Mark Shepherd’s team of cyberwarriors

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Schoolgirls across the UK prepare for the NCSC’s CyberFirst Competition

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Schoolgirls across the UK are preparing to put their digital skills to the test this week in a bid to be crowned cyber security champions. More than 130 schools will compete across 13 home nation and regional finals in the culmination of this year’s CyberFirst Girls Competition, run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) –

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UK organisations encouraged to take action in response to situation in Ukraine

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UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to the malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.  It comes after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week.  While the Government is not attributing responsibility for the recent cyber incidents

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Virsec delivers new protection platform to mitigate attacks on server infrastructure

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Virsec has announced its Deterministic Protection Platform (DPP), ensuring better protection against all known and unknown threats to software workloads, and reducing threat actor dwell time from minutes to milliseconds. Combining the broadest attack coverage and highest accuracy in the industry, DPP by Virsec protects server workloads across the entire runtime stack, eliminating false positives, when

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KnowBe4 releases new feature to compare fellow security cultures

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KnowBe4 has launched a new Industry Benchmark feature that allows organisations to compare their security culture with others in their industry, creating an opportunity to evaluate key information around security culture with meaningful data. This feature is available via benchmark comparison data for KnowBe4’s Security Culture Survey (SCS).  KnowBe4’s science-based SCS helps security professionals tailor training to address proficiency gaps and weaknesses,

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The Ocean Race teams up with Acronis

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Acronis has announced it will be the Official Cyber Protection Partner of the iconic ​​round-the-world sailing competition, The Ocean Race. The partnership will be supported by Ingram Micro as the Official #CyberFit Partner, inline with the Acronis #TeamUp Program. “Acronis is proud to support The Ocean Race, who are committed to sustainable operations in all

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UK Government launch Cyber Security Strategy to increase defence and resilience

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Today, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay will outline how Britain’s public services are being strengthened to further protect them from the risk of being shut down by hostile cyber threats. The minister will discuss the cyber threat that government and wider public sector systems face in a speech today, as he launches

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Digital Security by Design enters next major phase

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With the recent release of the Arm Morello Board, the UKRI’s Digital Security by Design initiative is entering its next major phase with the launch of the Technology Access Programme. Developed by Arm, the Morello Board will introduce a new approach to blocking security vulnerabilities in modern computer systems. The Morello board is a real-world test

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Obrela Security | Dealing with the Fallout of the Log4j vulnerability

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Christos Betsios, Cyber Operations Officer at Obrela Security Industries outlines the technical details behind the Apache Log4j vulnerability. Apache’s Log4j has been the target of one of the most significant cyber incidents in recent memory. If businesses are still unaware of the vulnerability, then the chances are that it is already too late. Put simply,

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Tenable | YouTube shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos

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Satnam Narang, Staff Research Engineer at Tenable, has published the research as part of a wider foray into the murky world of social scammers. According to new research from Tenable, scammers are stealing existing short-form videos from TikTok and reposting them to YouTube Shorts, racking up millions of views and gaining tens of thousands of

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DigiCert acquires IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana

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DigiCert has announced that it has acquired Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity provider Mocana. The combination of DigiCert and Mocana technologies will reportedly provide IoT manufacturers and operators with a comprehensive platform for managing security across the full IoT device lifecycle. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.  The acquisition strategically accelerates DigiCert’s presence

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The World Police Summit speaker line up | shaping the future of policing

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High profile, global security event, the World Police Summit is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East, taking place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 14-17 March 2022. Organised by dmg events and supported by Dubai Police, the conference and exhibition, which focuses on the future of policing, public safety

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Mobotix products “not at risk” from Log4j

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Mobotix has announced that its products are not at risk from the critical vulnerability in Log4j. The announcement follows a detailed review by the manufacturer’s cybersecurity team. Log4j is an open source software component widely distributed on the internet and used by the largest companies in the world. on Friday, December 10, 2021, the Apache

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Armis research finds lack of awareness towards cyber security

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Armis has released the findings of a nationwide study of 2,000 UK employees that analysed their thoughts on the country’s cyber resilience and their own attitudes to security. The results demonstrate the lack of awareness towards cybersecurity in the UK. Despite 60% admitting to having been impacted by a cyber attack, the study found a general lack

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Digital Security by Design reinforced through new Government National Cyber Strategy

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This week, the UK Government announced their new National Cyber Strategy, which officially launched on 15th December at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. Stephen Barclay MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will set out the Strategy’s vision for the UK to be a leading responsible and democratic cyber power, able to protect and

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Nozomi Networks partners with BT for advanced OT and IoT cybersecurity

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Nozomi Networks and BT have partnered up to broaden BT’s portfolio of security solutions available for industrial and critical infrastructure organisations around the world. A member of Nozomi Networks’ MSSP Elite Partner Program, BT will work with and resell Nozomi Networks solutions as part of its Operational Technology Threat Management portfolio. As global companies digitally

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KnowBe4 release cybersecurity tips for the 2021 holiday season

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KnowBe4 announced it has released a set of the top five cybersecurity tips to help protect end users against a variety of dangerous scams during the 2021 holiday season.  Every year, people fall victim to holiday scams. The FBI says that the two most popular holiday scams are non-delivery and non-payment crimes. In a non-delivery scam,

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Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards – Celebrating Progression

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This year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards succeeded in promoting diversity, progression and overall admiration for the female pioneers in cybersecurity. There’s no mistake in stating that the cybersecurity industry has had a history of lacking in diversity and while there has been progress in this field, progress is simply not moving fast enough.

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Healthcare organisations experience 105% increase in IoT attacks in last year

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A new study from Obrela Security Industries into the state of healthcare cybersecurity has revealed that the industry is under increased pressure from a significant rise in cyberattacks, with 83% experiencing an increase in attacks since the beginning of the pandemic.   The study looked at Obrela’s healthcare attack data over the last year to understand the

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DigiCert advances passwordless authentication with support for Windows Hello for Business

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DigiCert has unveiled a key advancement in passwordless authentication with automated workflows and certificate issuance for Windows Hello for Business (WHfB). The DigiCert PKI platform now supports certificate-based authentication at scale for WHfB, enabling passwordless authentication on hybrid Azure AD-joined devices for organizations within the same platform where they manage certificates for their other private

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DHS announces new cyber requirements for transportation owners and operators

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DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced two new Security Directives and additional guidance for voluntary measures. This guidance has been implemented to strengthen cybersecurity across the transportation sector in response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These actions are among several steps DHS is taking to increase the

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Uleska’s Cybersecurity predictions for 2022, and beyond

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Gary Robinson, CSO at Uleska offers his predictions for the cybersecurity sector as we enter 2022. Looking back on 2021, it is fair to say it has been another memorable year for the cybersecurity industry. Yes, we have witnessed a lot of damage and devastating cyberattacks, but great things have also happened. Today, we are seeing

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NCSC announces CyberFirst Girls Competition 2022

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First-time entrants are being encouraged to register for the new-look CyberFirst Girls Competition 2022, run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ. The annual competition, which sets teams of girls aged 12 to 13 a series of cyber-related challenges, has already introduced thousands of girls to the world of cyber security,

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MOBOTIX releases new products for Intelligent Video Technology

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MOBOTIX AG has announced that it is placing 18 new hardware and software solutions on the market at once. The first hemispherical camera that combines infrared and LED white light in a single system is a major highlight. In addition, there is a new convenient dome camera, hemispherical modules, and Thermal CIF modules specially designed

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NCSC releases guidance for retailers to prevent Black Friday cyber attacks

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Small online retailers are being encouraged to protect their customers and profits from the threat of callous shopping skimmers who could target them on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The activity of skimming exploits a vulnerability in software used at the checkout page on shopping sites to divert payments and steal details of unassuming customers.

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Armis says device management complexities could leave NHS Trusts vulnerable

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FOI request conducted by Armis shows 41% of NHS Trusts don’t have a real-time risk register of all digital assets connected to their networks Armis released figures from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to over 80 NHS Trusts that highlighted compliance and device management complexities could be creating critical cybersecurity gaps. The study confirmed

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Uleska releases statement on NCSC 2021 cybercrime review

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NCSC has released its cybercrime review today and the data has revealed that Britain’s cyber security agency had to tackle a record 777 cyber incidents over the past year, with coronavirus vaccine research a prime target for attack. In response to the news, Gary Robinson, CSO at Uleska has stated: “This data highlights that the UK is

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DHS launches hiring program to recruit new cyber talent

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS), a new personnel system enabling DHS to effectively recruit, develop, and retain the US’s top cybersecurity professionals.  CTMS will enable DHS to fill mission-critical cybersecurity positions by screening applicants based on demonstrated competencies, competitively compensating employees, and reducing the time it takes

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Outpost24 reveals Europe’s top 10 pharma manufacturers all have vulnerable web applications

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Outpost24 has announced the results of its 2021 Web Application Security for Healthcare report for the top 10 European pharmaceutical organisations, as ranked by Drugs Discovery and Development based on annual revenue, R&D spend, employee numbers, leadership and more.  Using Outpost24’s external attack surface management tool, the study evaluates the digital footprint of the Top 10 pharmaceutical organisations in the EU by discovering their internet facing web services and scoring the security exposure identified. Nearly 80% of organisations studied were

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AT&T Cybersecurity delivers new managed SASE solution

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AT&T is expanding its managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) portfolio to include a new offering. AT&T SASE with Cisco is a converged network and security management solution that connects and protects enterprises with software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology and security capabilities. The comprehensive solution includes expert policy design and configuration, and 24/7 network

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Johnson Controls earns world’s first ISASecure CSA Certification

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The ISASecure Program announced that Johnson Controls has earned the world’s first ISASecure Component Security Assurance (CSA) certification for its smart buildings products with YORK YK and YZ centrifugal chillers. Industrial control suppliers can earn ISASecure designations for robust products that are free from recognised liabilities. This certification comes at a time when cybersecurity threats

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One Identity releases new research on managing identity sprawl

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One Identity has released a global survey findings that revealed a significant increase in digital identities on a global scale. This phenomenon, known as identity sprawl, has been driven by surges in user identities (internal, third parties, and customers), machine identities and new accounts generated in response to an uptick in remote work. More than

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DHS selects Northeastern University to lead Centre of Excellence project

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the selection of Northeastern University to lead a consortium of US academic institutions for a new Centre of Excellence for Engineering Secure Environments from Targeted Attacks (ESE). S&T will provide ESE with a $3.6 million grant for its first operating year of a ten-year grant period.   “Researching and developing science and technology solutions

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Outpost24 acquires Specops to reduce cyber risk

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Outpost24 has announced the acquisition of Specops Software, a provider of password management and user authentication solution. The Specops acquisition will further enhance Outpost24’s full stack security assessment offering and provide enterprises insight into specific user access to reduce cyber risk across the entire attack surface. Specops protects critical business data by blocking weak or compromised

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Ransomware roundtable | BlackMatter announces shutdown, but are its victims in the clear?

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The infamous BlackMatter ransomware group is allegedly shutting down its operation due to pressure from the authorities and recent law enforcement operations – what kind of impact will this have on organisations as we emerge from the ‘digital pandemic’ of cyber attacks? This week, the BlackMatter ransomware crew announced it was shutting down its operation,

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SOS Opinion | Facebook becomes Meta, but will this improve online safety?

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After renaming Facebook to Meta, Zuckerberg says the brands’ ‘mission remains the same’ – but are sufficient changes needed when facebook’s online safety practices are labelled as being ‘in the gutter?’ On Thursday at Facebook’s Connect conference, CEO Mark Zuckerburg announced that the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to

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Dragos raises $200 million in Series D funding to safeguard critical infrastructure

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Dragos has announced it has raised a record-breaking $200 million in Series D funding at a valuation of $1.7 billion. This marks the largest funding round and the highest valuation achieved by an OT cybersecurity company, providing further validation for the demand for OT cybersecurity. The funding will continue to accelerate the company’s global expansion

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Scottish cyber start-up Lupovis secures over £615,000 in pre-seed funding

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Lupovis has secured a pre-seed investment of over £615,000 from a syndicate co-led by Techstart Ventures, investor of seed capital and Nauta Capital, a pan-European venture capital firm together with an investment by the University of Strathclyde itself. According to data on HubSpot the average pre-seed round for start-ups is just above £360,000, putting Lupovis significantly ahead of

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Tenable report says 55% of organisations lack confidence in cyber risk analysis

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A recent study, commissioned by Tenable and conducted by Forrester Consulting, has highlighted the cybersecurity investments organisations plan to make in the next 12 to 24 months. The data is drawn from ‘Beyond Boundaries: The Future of Cybersecurity in the New World of Work,’ a commissioned study of more than 1,300 security leaders, business executives

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Dallmeier | Five security tips for video systems

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For the Cybersecurity month of October, Dallmeier highlights five important cybersecurity tips regarding video systems. Cybersecurity is unarguably one of the most difficult challenges facing modern video security systems. The situation is not made easier by the increasing use of cloud technologies, AI und IoT strategies. However, it is not uncommon for users to forget

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Acronis appoints technology veteran, Paul Maritz, as Chairman of the Board

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Acronis has announced that Paul Maritz has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Director. Maritz will be responsible for the governance and leadership of Acronis as it strengthens its position in the service provider market preparing for significant growth in the future. “Paul brings a wealth of experience developing products to meet

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Dragos announces UK expansion

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Dragos has announced its expansion into the UK, providing organisations with more direct access to its industrial cybersecurity technology services and to develop ICS/OT cybersecurity talent across the region. This follows an announcement earlier this year of the company’s plan to grow its presence in Australia and New Zealand to support industrial cybersecurity customers. The company’s expansion will

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SOS Q&A | Protecting the online environment of businesses

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In this exclusive Q&A, Detective Inspector Michael Preston, Head of Cyber and Innovation at The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales, discusses what the organisation can offer to businesses to respond to incidents efficiently and migrate any potential damage a cyber attack may create.  Defend against the latest online crime threats through our business memberships. The

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Moxa introduces all-in-one industrial secure router series

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Moxa Inc has introduced the new EDR-G9010 Series; a line of all-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/switch/routers which reportedly act as robust defence for industrial networks in diverse applications such as smart manufacturing and critical infrastructure. Moxa’s EDR-G9010 Series industrial secure routers offer 10-port GbE performance and defence-in-depth security capabilities to fulfil the needs of bandwidth-hungry applications that require

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Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards reveals 2021 winners

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The sixth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards winners were revealed last night in a fun and exciting celebration at St Bart’s Brewery in London. The annual awards celebrate the people, not products, of the cyber security industry. From the best ethical hackers, rising stars and educators to the best security awareness campaign, security team and the coveted Godparent of security, the categories

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ReliaQuest finds integrated visibility and automation are needed to combat threats as 60% state “…adversaries are evolving faster than we can adapt”

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New cyber security research focused on large European enterprises suggest an expanding attack surface due to cloud transformation, staff shortages and poor visibility are leading to systemic weaknesses – prompting leaders to focus on threat intelligence, automation and integrating disparate tools in the upcoming year.  About a quarter of respondents plan to invest in managed

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BioCatch launches new capability to protect elderly and vulnerable consumers

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BioCatch has launched Age Analysis, a new protection capability designed to prevent costly forms of financial fraud. While fraud and cybercrime reached record levels due to the pandemic, the use of digital channels has soared, and consumer facing businesses are under increasing pressure to implement technology that does not introduce friction into the customer journey. BioCatch’s

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Secretaries Mayorkas and Ramondo release joint statement on US cybersecurity infrastructure

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Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo released a joint statement on the issuance of preliminary cybersecurity performance goals as directed by President Biden’s National Security Memorandum, “Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Control Systems.”  “Today, we are delivering on the first step of the President’s National Security Memorandum (NSM) objectives to strengthen the cybersecurity of our Nation’s critical

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Talion | “Pay the ransom” 20% of Brits say to their hacked employers

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A new study into ransomware from Talion has revealed that 20% of UK office workers would expect their employer to pay a ransom demand from cybercriminals, if its network was infected with ransomware and their personal employee data was impacted. The study was carried out in June 2021 and studied the attitudes of 1000 UK

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Obrela joins Microsoft Intelligence Security Association

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Obrela Security Industries has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP) that have integrated their security products and services with Microsoft’s to better defend against cyber security threats. Obrela was nominated to MISA for its managed security services for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Azure

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Organisations prioritise cyber initiatives but lack fundamentals, says ReliaQuest

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In partnership with Ponemon Research, ReliaQuest has announced publication of a survey report detailing the needs and priorities of cybersecurity leaders in the United States and United Kingdom. The report, “Making Security Possible and Achieving a Risk-oriented Security Posture,” shows that organisations are prioritising strategic security programs but missing the foundational capabilities they need to

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Armis appoints new CTO for Data

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Armis has announced Desiree Lee as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Data, reporting directly to Nadir Izrael, co-founder and Global CTO at Armis. Lee is a seasoned cybersecurity, network and data storage practitioner who has over 14 years’ experience working across enterprises, financial institutions and governmental authorities. She has led network, data, platform

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Acronis rebrands personal cyber protection solution

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Acronis has released the newly-rebranded Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (formerly Acronis True Image). This new name for the company’s flagship personal solution reflects its evolution from data and system backup software to a solution that delivers complete cyber protection — next-generation anti-malware, best-in-breed backup, and easy management, all-in-one integrated tool.  The need for both effective data protection

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Apple urges I-Phone users to update immediately following cyber flaw discovery

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Cyber security researchers have uncovered a new vulnerability on Apple devices, allowing hackers to deploy Israeli company NSO Group’s spyware tool through iMessage. According to Citizen Lab, the vulnerability allowed hackers to access a target’s iPhone, Mac computer or Apple Watch via iMessage, without the user needing to click on a malicious link. The exploit,

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HMS Networks | How to make energy network monitoring easy and secure

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In this article, Freddy Dahlberg, Business Development Manager Ixxat at HMS Networks, discusses the role Smart Grid gateways play when efficiently monitoring energy, networks existing systems and new devices. Digitalisation and IoT (Internet of Things) is a clear trend within power plants and substations, just as it is in industrial automation. The Smart Grid is

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IDIS provides video protection solution for Canterbury Cathedral

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IDIS end-to-end video is protecting a new, purpose-built visitor centre at Canterbury Cathedral, part of a £25 million renovation project transforming one of the UK’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The seven-year programme, preserving and safeguarding the fifteen-centuries-old masterpiece of English Gothic architecture – and mother church of the worldwide Anglican communion – includes

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British Embassy Jakarta opens call for proposals to enhance cyber security health sector in Indonesia

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British Embassy Jakarta has announced an invitation for bids to help create a health ministry Computer Emergency Response Team and a Health Data and Cyber Security Coordination Group. The health sector is vulnerable globally. In Indonesia, the threat to healthcare has been similarly singled out for attention; the Directorate of National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection

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Nineteen Group reveals programme of initiatives for upcoming security events

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Organisers of International Security Expo and International Cyber Expo, Nineteen Group have recently announced a programme of initiatives for international buyers to help facilitate face-to-face meetings and new business connections at this year’s events. In conjunction with Department of International Trade’s UK Defence & Security Exports, Nineteen Group will roll out a programme of in-person

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Morse Watchmans | Securing data centres with key control systems

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In this article, Fernando Pires, CEO of Morse Watchmans Inc, discusses how key management can play an important role in cyber security and improve company data. At the time, it was the largest data breach in history… In 2009, Heartland Payment Systems, a Princeton, N.J.-based provider of credit and debit processing, payment, and check management

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SANS Institute announces cybersecurity training programme for Saudi Arabia

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SANS Kingdom Cloud Security 2021 will be delivering relevant cybersecurity knowledge and skills required to protect organisations and their assets from 11-16 September this year. With Saudi Arabia experiencing 7 million cyberattacks in just the first three months of 2021, SANS Institutewill be hosting its live online training program SANS Kingdom Cloud Security 2021 between 11th and 16th September.

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‘Law enforcement slows down ransomware recovery’ say 45% of security professionals, according to new Talion study

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A new study into ransomware from Talion has revealed that 70% of cyber security professionals believe that cyber insurance pay outs to ransomware victims are exacerbating the problem and fuelling more attacks. The survey was conducted in response to the recent wave of ransomware attacks crippling organisations across the globe, with new data from International Data Corporation (IDC)

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KnowBe4 launches cybersecurity resource kit

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In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, KnowBe4 has launched a new resource kit to defend against cyber attacks. KnowBe4’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit contains a guide for the kit and campaign ideas to help IT admins get started, a weekly training planner, two free training videos, infographics, tip sheets and desktop backgrounds. The two free

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Toshiba publishes Cyber Security Report 2021

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Toshiba Corporation has published the English edition of Toshiba Group Cyber Security Report 2021, a summary of Toshiba Group’s cyber security policy, measures and activities in FY2020. Due to COVID-19, remote work has become standard practice, and connecting with people remotely is becoming the norm in all spheres of life. This situation leaves businesses increasingly

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NCSA launches cybersecurity education and career resource library

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The National Cyber Security Alliance has announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Education and Career Resource Library. Built alongside key public and private partners, including Palo Alto Networks, the National Cyber Security Alliance Cybersecurity Education and Career Resource Library is designed to grow the diversity of the cybersecurity industry and combat the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals

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Plexal and UK DCMS launch Cyber Runway

UK government aims to support cyber start-ups

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The UK government has launched a new scheme to help cyber start-ups, small businesses and scaleups launch and grow their businesses. Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses get access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development support, networking events and backing to trade internationally and secure investment so they can turn their ideas into commercial

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Obrela | Tokyo versus Athens: the evolution of Olympic security

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In this article, Operations Officer, KSA at Obrela Security Industries, Matthaios Zervos (former security manager for the Athens Olympics in 2004) discusses how security attacks on the Olympic events have evolved today.  The Olympics are one of the most widely watched global sporting events, so naturally, they present a huge opportunity for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals are

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Toshiba announces new vulnerability assessment tool for cyber resilience

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Toshiba Corporation and Peraton Labs have announced a new jointly developed vulnerability assessment tool that emulates cyberattacks on industrial control systems. Dubbed Automated Attack Path Planning and Validation (A2P2V), this new tool automatically generates cyberattack scenarios and simulates attacks that combine techniques to test and determine control system security status. It verifies results to identify

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Solutionz Inc. launches new cybersecurity firm for SMBs

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Solutionz, Inc. has announced the launch of Solutionz Security, a full-service cybersecurity firm reportedly dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity posture for SMBs nationwide. Solutionz saw that cybersecurity-related attacks were growing. With the increase of ransomware, supply chain attacks, and threats to internet of things (IoT) devices places even small organisations at risk as hackers exploit backdoors

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President Biden signs new order to boost critical infrastructure cybersecurity

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US President Joe Biden has just signed the Memorandum on Improving Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Control Systems. With growing high profile attacks such as Solar Winds and Colonial Pipeline, the new order is intended to ensure further protection of critical infrastructure such as the electricity networks from ransomware and general cyberattacks. The order has two

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Armis and Fortified Health Security partner up to protect healthcare customers

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Armis and Fortified Health Security (Fortified) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the overall risk posture of healthcare organisations. As part of this initiative, Fortified will utilise the Armis Agentless Device Security Platform to augment Fortified’s Managed Connected Medical Device Security Program across their joint network and will work together to help protect healthcare organisations from cyber threats. “The healthcare

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Acronis introduces Advanced File Sync and Share to strengthen work collaboration services

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Acronis has announced a new advanced protection pack for its service provider solution, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. The new Advanced File Sync and Share pack builds on the file-sharing capabilities included in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, layering additional data security capabilities such as blockchain-based data notarisation and electronic signatures so service providers can strengthen their

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Cybereason to host CISO Roundtable on the impact of ransomware attacks

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Cybereason will be hosting a virtual CISO Roundtable tomorrow, Thursday, July 29, 2021, 1:00 pm ET/6:00 pm BST, to discuss the findings from the company’s recent global ransomware study, titled Ransomware: The True Cost to Business. Among the report’s key findings are that 65% of organisations hit by a ransomware attack report significant revenue loss, and 80%

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Armis appoints Jean English as Chief Marketing Officer

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Armis has announced the appointment of Jean English as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Operating from its Palo Alto headquarters, Jean will report directly to Yevgeny Dibrov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Armis. English brings more than 20 years of marketing leadership across the cybersecurity, cloud, analytics, software and infrastructure technology sectors. Jean’s

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Armis appoints Sachin Shah as CTO for Operational Technology & ICS

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Armis has announced Sachin Shah as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Reporting to Nadir Izrael, co-founder and Global CTO at Armis, Shah’s appointment is set to help bolster the company’s cybersecurity OT/ICS solutions. With the increased frequency and sophistication of today’s attacks, depth and breadth of

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DHS announces second Security Directive for pipeline owners and operators

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In response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to pipeline systems, DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced to pipeline owners and operators that the transportation of hazardous liquids and natural gas needs to implement a number of urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions.  The Department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advised TSA on cybersecurity threats to the pipeline industry, as well as

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Obrela | Cybersecurity tips from the front lines

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Athanasios Nikologiannis, Labs Director at Obrela Security Industries provides security advice from a pen tester based on the most common security mistakes they encounter in their jobs When people think about a career as a hacker, they will often associate it with something illegal, but today there are hackers on both sides of the fence.

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