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Ahead of the Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide pioneer in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase in identity-based and ransomware attacks.  Identity-based attacks Over the three-month period, there was a noticeable rise...

Cyware, the pioneering provider of threat intelligence management, low-code/no-code automation, and cyber fusion solutions, announced the appointment of Jawahar Sivasankaran as President, marking a pivotal step in Cyware’s mission to empower organisations with advanced threat intelligence and security solutions.  Jawahar brings 25+ years of experience fostering security product innovation, growth leadership, and customer success at Cisco, Splunk, and Appgate. Prior roles of Jawahar...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...

DigiCert, a provider of digital trust announced its speaker lineup for its World Quantum Readiness Day event, set to take place virtually on September 26, 2024. Announced on the eve of RSAC 2024, the event is an opportunity to gain strategies that will help safeguard organisations and accelerate their path to preparedness for the quantum era.    Quantum computing “Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organisations prep...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual ‘The State of Network Security Report’ providing a broad view of network security in hybrid cloud environments, identifying the most popular strategies adopted by security professionals. The report sheds light on key market trends and highlights the solutions and technologies that are in demand and why, helping organisations to navigate the complexities of modern network security.       Based...

LiveAction, the pioneer in-network intelligence announced deeper technology integrations within the Cisco ecosystem, further solidifying its commitment to empowering network and security operations teams with comprehensive, end-to-end network visibility, and packet capture forensics. Enhanced security and visibility The foundation of these integrations is the certification of LiveWire, LiveAction’s market-pioneering packet analysis solution, to run on high-performance Cisco Unified Compu...

In the current ever-changing business landscape, success isn’t solely determined by size. Agility and technology adoption are now key drivers reshaping the arena. It’s no longer about big fish eating small fish; it’s about being the fast fish in the sea. Recognising this challenge, Advantex is thrilled to announce an informative seminar titled – ‘Be a Fast Fish with Cisco’. Scheduled for 18 April in Newcastle, this event promises an afternoon filled with expe...

As one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas welcomes nearly seven million visitors every year. Unfortunately, the City of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has seen increased crime in certain parts of the city over the last several years from pickpockets and vehicular crimes to armed robberies and kidnappings.   Policing, safety, and security Based in Nassau, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) employs over 3,000 officers and provides policing, safety,...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management announced it is expanding its Data Security Alliance ecosystem with six pioneering Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) vendors, including long-standing partner BigID, as well as Cyera, Dig Security, Normalyze, Sentra, and Securiti. Challenges with cloud Cloud adoption continues to increase, but copies of data are often shared between clouds without oversight by IT or security, resulting in the growth of shadow data. Because of...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announced its expanded partnership with NEOX NETWORKS, a German manufacturer of network visibility products and IT solutions provider specialising in network monitoring, forensics, and security. With a focus on the Global markets, NEOX NETWORKS will deliver LiveAction’s full packet capture software. The offering is sold globally to Telcos/Service Providers and Enterprise customers. Deutsche Telekom One of the joint customers is De...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announced Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will each be offering Cohesity Cloud Services (CCS) to bring efficient data security and management to companies operating in modern hybrid and multicloud environments.  Cohesity has benefitted from strategic partnerships with Cisco and HPE to help deliver the benefits of the Cohesity Data Cloud to nearly 1,000 joint customers worldwide. In 2017, both companies started workin...

Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at US utility companies, and interviews at the leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023 in February 2023. Commissioned by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global association of industry-leading companies driving the adoption of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smar...

84% of UK technologists admit that the rush to rapidly innovate and respond to the changing needs of customers and users has come at the expense of robust application security during software development, according to new Cisco AppDynamics research, “The shift to a security approach for the full application stack.” Research findings The research reveals that 83% of technologists working with the UK report that their organisation has experienced an expansion in its attack surfaces o...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer and creator of new-scale SIEM for advancing security operations, announces that Ansell has adopted Exabeam Fusion security information and event management (SIEM) across its U.S. locations and offices. Ansell, a pioneer in providing health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being, chose Exabeam Fusion to establish a normal baseline of activity across its business, IT, and security environments, including its Cisco product security sta...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, as the new chair of SIA’s Standards Committee. In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification writing bodies. “I am grateful to be appointed as chair of the SIA Standards Committee by SIA members. It is an exciting time to be in t...

The Bromsgrove security and monitoring solutions company, Educonnect Limited, which trades as Ecl-ips, is marking its 20th anniversary in 2022. The company, set up in September 2002, has recently been going from strength to strength and our turnover has reached record-breaking levels.  Managing Director, Aaron Kernaghan said, “We are so pleased to have survived these 20 years! Thank you to all the staff who helped us get to 2022 and who are helping us grow further. Here’s to th...

Dragonfruit AI, retail’s first massively scalable video AI platform, announces that Ray Cooke – most recently SVP at Hanwha Techwin America – has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Dragonfruit’s Frontier was custom-built for Retail Loss Prevention/Asset Protection (Video Summaries, ORC Investigations, OSHA Compliance, Slip/Fall, Liquid Spill), Store Operations (Checkout Metrics, Point-of-Sale Analysis with Video Verification) and Marketing/Merc...

In the UK there is a new data reform act working its way through the legislative process. As the law changes, the market changes – so this year will see many companies trying to read the tea leaves and adapt their offerings to take advantage of the emerging changes. The security marketplace is, apparently, constrained by the need for great privacy – it appears to be a zero-sum game – you can have privacy, or you can have security, you can’t have both. In the second half...

Enterprise security directors often count on an integration firm to handle jobs ranging from day-to-day activities to long-term, technology-laden projects. However, before entering a relationship, you must know what's reasonable to expect from an integrator – as not all are created equal. Here are some tips that might make the selection process easier. Completing comprehensive classwork An integrator's experience working in an enterprise environment is an obvious consideration. Ideally...

Bosch is pleased to announce a new software release for Praesensa, the IP-based public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system. The new software version 1.50 features an improved user experience and enhanced connectivity, especially for large installations requiring multiple controllers and subsystems, along with more options for system redundancy. New software update V1.50 for Praesensa PA/VA system System designers will receive more flexibility designing large system networks with this relea...

Demand for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans is high in south-eastern Europe, as there are many regionally-based logistics companies responsible for transporting merchandise from Black Sea ports to central Europe. RealWear, the provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, announces that MHS Truck & Bus, the sole distributor of MAN Commercial Vehicles in Romania, has deployed RealWear assisted reality devices across its service network in the reg...

LastPass, the pioneer in zero-knowledge password management, announces that Karim Toubba has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer. The cloud security veteran will lead LastPass as it separates from GoTo, formerly LogMeIn, and increases investment to create an even more seamless user experience, modernise go-to-market functions, and continue to build password and identity management solutions for the company’s customers. Toubba succeeds LastPass’ interim-CEO, Mike Kohlsd...

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), the global, member-driven technical standards development organisation, has announced its new 2022 Board of Directors. Five board seats were open and the following candidates were elected by a member vote to serve a two-year term: Alex Wight – Lead PKI Architect and Principle Engineer, Cisco Systems (new), Betty Zhao – Standard Operation Manager, Haier (re-elected), Brian Bishop – the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Data Performance...

Ava Security, a unified service provider of cyber and video security, announces it has selected Raleigh, North Carolina as the location for the company’s new Americas headquarters. Ava will be investing in the region, creating new jobs, and adding to Raleigh’s rich tradition of innovation. Raleigh joins Uxbridge (London) as the company’s two global headquarters. The new Raleigh headquarters is located at 208 South Wilmington Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601. “The Ame...

Greenville Hospital has deployed UHF RFID to help track expensive surgical instruments and other medical equipment to reduce losses and the time spent locating them. As the largest health care system located in South Carolina, Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center count 1,268 licenced beds, and 1,250 physicians out of 10,500 employees. The hospital has implemented EPC Gen 2 RFID tags to help identify surgical probes that are often accidentally thrown away after procedures. Becaus...

Security and IT teams have recently been facing a tidal wave of highly publicised breaches stemming from unpatched vulnerabilities, such as the attacks originating from a zero-day Windows printer spooler vulnerability dubbed ‘PrintNightmare’ (CVE-2021-34527). These software vulnerabilities are a major threat vector that security teams need to address. They are excited to announce the launch of the vulnerability management module for VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint. By adding vuln...

There is a broad appeal to the idea of using a smartphone or wearable device as a credential for physical access control systems. Smartphones already perform a range of tasks that extend beyond making a phone call. Shouldn’t opening the door at a workplace be among them? It’s a simple idea, but there are obstacles for the industry to get there from here. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the challenges and benefits of mobile access control solutions? 

2N, the provider of IP intercom systems, has come together with four other tech firms to promote the practical benefits of bringing together building cyber security, smart office access, and video analytics within one unified platform. The companies will showcase the practical benefits to installers, integrators and building users during the latest 2N On Air event at 2pm BST on Thursday, May 20th. The event comes as evidence grows of UK firms rethinking building space in 2021; a survey of 500 H...

Technology provider and smartcard manufacturer CardLab and the software house TrustSec have released a dual interface Biometric FIDO2 card that features Fingerprints’ T-Shape sensor module for a secure, tokenised authentication. FIDO2 is a strong tool for digital access and by integrating it in a biometric card it will enable password-less authentication and protect individual’s’ identity and enterprises against unauthorized access.

AlgoSec, the network security management solution vendor, has introduced enhanced application visibility and auto-discovery features, and extended its integrations with SDN and SD-WAN solutions, in the new version of its core Network Security Management Suite. AlgoSec A32 version AlgoSec’s new A32 version gives IT and security experts the most comprehensive visibility and control over security across their entire hybrid environment. It enables organisations to align and manage their netw...