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The Evolving Threat Landscape: What’s Next for Security?

October 23, 2023

Via: Network Computing

It’s been about 15 years since public cloud stormed onto the scene and established itself as a core component of any enterprise’s digital transformation strategy. Over that time, the threat landscape has changed radically. As such, enterprises need to take […]


News

Telehouse launches time-as-a-service offering

October 9, 2023

Via: Data Centre & Network News

Telehouse has announced the launch of NPLTime Certified at Telehouse. The new time-as-a-service offering follows a partnership agreement with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK’s National Metrology Institute. NPLTime Certified at Telehouse provides accuracy and synchronisation to businesses that […]


Security

11 notable post-quantum cryptography initiatives launched in 2023

October 9, 2023

Via: CSO Online

The point at which quantum computers will be capable of breaking existing cryptographic algorithms — known as “Q-Day” — is approaching. It’s a juncture that’s been discussed for years, but with advancements in computing power, post-quantum threats are becoming very […]


Security

IBM leans into AI for managed security services

October 7, 2023

Via: Network World

IBM is rolling out AI-based managed services that promise to help network and security operations teams more quickly and effectively respond to enterprise cyber threats. Managed by the IBM Consulting group, the Threat Detection and Response (TDR) Services offering promises […]


Security

Organizations grapple with detection and response despite rising security budgets

October 5, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Only about a fifth of cybersecurity leaders today are confident about their organization’s cybersecurity approach, with only a half trusting the training they provide in-house, according to an EY study. The study that surveyed 500 cybersecurity leaders worldwide found them […]


Security

The value of threat intelligence — and challenges CISOs face in using it effectively

October 3, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Shawn P. Murray knows firsthand the importance of putting threat intelligence to good use. Murray was advising a defense contractor for the US government when information from a threat intelligence report raised a red flag. Based on the data, Murray […]


Security

Cybersecurity professional job-satisfaction realities for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 3, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Cybersecurity pros feel overworked, underpaid, and often ignored. Organizations must address these issues to maintain strong security, comply with cybersecurity mandates, and protect all our data October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a 20-year US tradition dating back to […]


Security

IBM service uses DNS to deliver multicloud connectivity

September 26, 2023

Via: Network World

IBM is rolling out a new DNS-based service that will let customers securely control connectivity between distributed multicloud environments. NS1 Connect is one of the first fruits from IBM’s acquisition of DNS specialist NS1 earlier this year. The service is […]


Security

Insider risks are getting increasingly costly

September 20, 2023

Via: CSO Online

The potential monetary losses from security incidents caused by insider activity — purposeful or accidental — is sharply on the rise, as businesses continue to misunderstand the threat they pose. According to a report released today by AI-based risk management […]


News

Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide

September 12, 2023

Via: CSO Online

This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements. Each entry includes a link to the full text of the law or regulation as well as information about what and who is covered. […]


Security

Huawei files lawsuit against Portugal’s 5G ban: Report

September 7, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

The Portuguese unit of Chinese vendor Huawei has filed a lawsuit against a previous decision made by the country’s security assessment commission, which effectively bars Portuguese telcos from using Huawei’s 5G gear, according to local press reports. The legal claim […]


Security

Proofpoint unveils new features to break cyberattack chain

September 6, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint has announced several new features and capabilities in its security solutions to help thwart threats across the most critical stages of the cyberattack kill chain. The new capabilities, announced at Proofpoint Protect 2023, span the […]


Security

Developers have security, other generative AI concerns but use it anyway

September 5, 2023

Via: CSO Online

A new software developer survey released today shows a broad understanding of the risks involved in using generative AI to support software development projects, but an equally widespread acceptance that the technology has already proved itself as useful. The survey, […]


Security

Specialized third-party solutions prove effective against malicious bots, ATO attacks, script risks

August 24, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Specialized third-party solutions are proving notably effective in helping businesses tackle malicious bots, account takeover (ATO) attacks, and third-party script threats. That’s according to a new survey of IT and security professionals by security vendor Akamai in collaboration with Foundry […]


Security

Container security probes provide continuous penetration testing

August 23, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Containerized applications bring many benefits — they are a fast way to deploy software across multiple computing environments. But securing containers is a challenge, since their unique attributes, particularly their ephemeral nature, means that they have been treated differently by […]


Security

10 benefits of security performance metrics for CISOs

August 22, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Measuring security performance may not sound like the most exciting exercise on the CISO’s agenda, but the right metrics can deliver significant value to security leaders and go a long way to helping them tackle a diverse set of challenges. […]


Software, Technology

Human error in network operations and how to deal with it

August 21, 2023

Via: Network World

You might have been alarmed to read recently that half of all network problems are due to human error. Well, bad news. That’s true of the number of problems. If you look at the hours of degraded or failed operation, […]


Security

Tasks that bog down security teams (and what to do about them)

August 21, 2023

Via: CSO Online

Most CISOs know the challenges that come with budget and staffing constraints, and they don’t see them going away anytime soon. Recent research supports their concern — Proofpoint’s 2023 Voice of the CISO report found that 58% of global CISOs […]


Security

From reactive to proactive: The next evolution of threat intelligence

August 18, 2023

Via: CSO Online

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the need for cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is growing in parallel. Current estimations project that 120 zettabytes of data will be created, captured, copied, and consumed worldwide in 2023. From that wealth of information, […]


Security

Prevention First: Don’t Neglect Endpoint Security

August 18, 2023

Via: CSO Online

While there is a lot of talk now about the capabilities of MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) in security, it is essential for organizations to remember that prevention comes first. That means critical endpoint […]