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Varonis Systems

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Varonis Systems

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In 2003 a large oil and gas company nearly had a disaster. They spent millions of dollars capturing hi-resolution images of the ocean floor and stored them on their file servers. One day these images were gone.

Were they accidentally deleted? Deliberately stolen? Two storage experts discovered that there was no record of what had happened, and no easy way to figure it out.

From this potential disaster, these storage experts saw opportunity. File systems were growing exponentially in complexity and size. Data was becoming more valuable than ever, and it needed to be better protected.

And so in 2005, those storage experts – Yaki Faitelson and Ohad Korkus – founded Varonis to give organizations more visibility into their data, and to protect their critical information.

Varonis protects sensitive information from insider threats, automates time-consuming tasks, and extracts valuable insights from enterprise data.

www.varonis.com

Security IT Summit

Find your ideal partners at the Security IT Summit

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The next Security IT Summit takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and will once again provide the leading platform for senior IT security professionals to meet with trusted solution providers, learn from the sector’s preeminent thought-leaders and network with peers.

The 2017 instalment of the event was the most successful yet, with delegates able to meet with the likes of LogRhythm, Bomgar, Celestix, Darktrace, ESET, LGC, Onapsis, Okta, Performanta, Pervade Software, PhishMe, PT Global Solutions, SonicWall, Twist and Shout Media, Unipart Security Solutions, Varonis, WinMagic Data Security and more.

Meanwhile, the Security IT Summit’s seminar programme tackled the big issues of National Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Software Security and GDPR Compliance.

Of course, for 2018 the event will remain completely FREE to attend for IT security professionals – to register for your VIP delegate place click here, or contact Liz Cowell on 01992 374 072 or email l.cowell@forumevents.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you’re an IT security solutions provider and would like to showcase your products and services at the Security IT Summit, contact Haydn Boxall on 01992 374 084 or email h.boxall@forumevents.co.uk.

UK Cyber Attacks

UK company bosses ‘not trained to deal with cyber attacks’

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Britain’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to new Government research.

Undertaken in the wake of recent high profile cyber attacks, the survey of the UK’s biggest 350 companies found more than two thirds of boards had not received training to deal with a cyber incident (68 per cent) despite more than half saying cyber threats were a top risk to their business (54 per cent).

One in ten FTSE 350 companies said they operate without a response plan for a cyber incident, while less than a third of boards receive comprehensive cyber risk information.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport says the report highlights the scale of the cyber security and data protection challenge in the UK, with only six per cent of businesses completely prepared for new data protection rules.

However, there has been progress in some areas when compared with last year’s health check, with more than half of company boards now setting out their approach to cyber risks (53 per cent up from 33 per cent) and more than half of businesses having a clear understanding of the impact of a cyber attack (57 per cent up from 49 per cent).

The Government says it is fully committed to defending against cyber threats and a five-year National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) was announced in November 2016, supported by £1.9 billion of transformational investment. This includes opening the National Cyber Security Centre and offering free online advice as well as training schemes to help businesses protect themselves.

Minister for Digital Matt Hancock said: “We have world leading businesses and a thriving charity sector but recent cyber attacks have shown the devastating effects of not getting our approach to cyber security right.

“These new reports show we have a long way to go until all our organisations are adopting best practice and I urge all senior executives to work with the National Cyber Security Centre and take up the Government’s advice and training.”

The FTSE 350 Cyber Governance Health Check is carried out in collaboration with the audit community, including Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC.

LogRhythm

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: LogRhythm

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LogRhythm, the leader in security intelligence and analytics, empowers organisations around the globe to rapidly detect, respond to and neutralize damaging cyber threats.

The company’s patented and award-winning platform uniquely unifies next-generation SIEM, log management, network and endpoint forensics and advanced security analytics.

In addition to protecting customers from the risks associated with cyber threats, LogRhythm provides unparalleled compliance automation and assurance and enhanced IT intelligence.

www.logrhythm.com

Security IT Summit

Don’t miss out! Register today for the Security IT Summit

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The next Security IT Summit takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and will once again provide the leading platform for senior IT security professionals to meet with trusted solution providers, learn from the sector’s preeminent thought-leaders and network with peers.

The 2017 instalment of the event was the most successful yet, with delegates able to meet with the likes of LogRhythm, Bomgar, Celestix, Darktrace, ESET, LGC, Onapsis, Okta, Performanta, Pervade Software, PhishMe, PT Global Solutions, SonicWall, Twist and Shout Media, Unipart Security Solutions, Varonis, WinMagic Data Security and more.

Meanwhile, the Security IT Summit’s seminar programme tackled the big issues of National Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Software Security and GDPR Compliance.

Of course, for 2018 the event will remain completely FREE to attend for IT security professionals – to register for your VIP delegate place click here, or contact Liz Cowell on 01992 374 072 or email l.cowell@forumevents.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you’re an IT security solutions provider and would like to showcase your products and services at the Security IT Summit, contact Haydn Boxall on 01992 374 084 or email h.boxall@forumevents.co.uk.

Security IT Summit

Call for Speakers: Security IT Summit 2018

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We are looking for industry thought leaders to participate in the seminar programme at the Security IT Summit, which takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf.

The Summit is a highly-focused event that attracts senior professionals in a variety of cyber security verticals for unrivalled networking, learning and debate.

So if you have experience in the world of IT security and would like to share your knowledge with peers through either a talk or by participating in a panel session, contact Kirsty Groves on 01992 374 087, or email k.groves@forumevents.co.uk.

Testronic

Testronic’s facilities gain CDSA content protection accreditation

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Testronic, a QA, localization and compliance specialist, has gained the Content Delivery and Security Association’s (CDSA) Content Protection and Security accreditation.

The accreditation, following a strict CDSA audit, now applies to all of Testronic’s facilities (Warsaw, London and Los Angeles) across video games and film.

CDSA is the worldwide forum advocating the innovative and responsible delivery and storage of entertainment, software, and information content.

More than 100 media creation, manufacturing, and distribution facilities worldwide participate in CDSA’s Anti-Piracy & Compliance Programs, which are supported and endorsed by the intellectual property community, its supply chain partners and government enforcement agencies.

Program standards are designed to provide content supply chain security at each accredited member’s site through comprehensive security risk management assessments and ongoing audits by experienced, independent CDSA accredited auditors.

Keith Ramsdale, COO at Testronic Labs, said: “There are real challenges with cyber security in the world today, as you will have seen almost weekly in the news. It’s therefore a huge honour for us to receive this certification, which gives the film and video games industries assurance on our security practices.

“We look forward to working closely with the CDSA and its auditors going forward as we look to provide our clients with the most secure and trustworthy facilities in the content QA, localization and compliance industry.

“I would also like to thank all the Testronic staff who work so tirelessly to ensure our operational excellence on a daily basis.”

The CDSA accreditation is part of Ramsdale’s wider innovation drive across the company, encompassing the services it already offers, new services that are coming online, training and staff development.

 

UK Hacking Fines

UK firms to face fines of up to £17m if they fail to protect against hackers

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The UK Government has committed to updating and strengthening data protection laws through a new Data Protection Bill.

The aim is to give consumers the confidence that their data will be managed securely and safely. Research shows that more than 80 per cent of people feel that they do not have complete control over their data online.

Under the plans individuals will have more control over their data by having the right to be forgotten and ask for their personal data to be erased. This will also mean that people can ask social media channels to delete information they posted in their childhood. The reliance on default opt-out or pre-selected ‘tick boxes’, which are largely ignored, to give consent for organisations to collect personal data will also become a thing of the past.

Businesses will be supported to ensure they are able to manage and secure data properly. The data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), will also be given more power to defend consumer interests and issue higher fines, of up to £17 million or four per cent of global turnover, in cases of the most serious data breaches.

Matt Hancock, Minister of State for Digital said: “Our measures are designed to support businesses in their use of data, and give consumers the confidence that their data is protected and those who misuse it will be held to account.

“The new Data Protection Bill will give us one of the most robust, yet dynamic, set of data laws in the world. The Bill will give people more control over their data, require more consent for its use, and prepare Britain for Brexit. We have some of the best data science in the world and this new law will help it to thrive.”

The Data Protection Bill will:

  • Make it simpler to withdraw consent for the use of personal data
  • Allow people to ask for their personal data held by companies to be erased
  • Enable parents and guardians to give consent for their child’s data to be used
  • Require ‘explicit’ consent to be necessary for processing sensitive personal data
  • Expand the definition of ‘personal data’ to include IP addresses, internet cookies and DNA
  • Update and strengthen data protection law to reflect the changing nature and scope of the digital economy
  • Make it easier and free for individuals to require an organisation to disclose the personal data it holds on them
  • Make it easier for customers to move data between service providers

New criminal offences will be created to deter organisations from either intentionally or recklessly creating situations where someone could be identified from anonymised data.

Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner, said: “We are pleased the Government recognises the importance of data protection, its central role in increasing trust and confidence in the digital economy and the benefits the enhanced protections will bring to the public.”

Data protection rules will also be made clearer for those who handle data but they will be made more accountable for the data they process with the priority on personal privacy rights. Those organisations carrying out high-risk data processing will be obliged to carry out impact assessments to understand the risks involved.

The Bill will bring the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into UK law, helping Britain prepare for a successful Brexit.

Julian David, CEO of techUK, offered: “The UK has always been a world leader in data protection and data-driven innovation. Key to realising the full opportunities of data is building a culture of trust and confidence.

“This statement of intent is an important and welcome first step in that process. techUK supports the aim of a Data Protection Bill that implements GDPR in full, puts the UK in a strong position to secure unhindered data flows once it has left the EU, and gives businesses the clarity they need about their new obligations.”

CensorNet

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: CensorNet Cloud Security

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CensorNet, the complete cloud security company, helps organisations to effectively manage and control the use of cloud applications in their business.

The company provides a unified and multi-layered approach to securing the cloud via its purpose built, multi-functional cloud security platform that delivers integrated web security, email security, CASB and adaptive multi-factor authentication.

This provides organisations with security-focused visibility and control over user access, data and assets to allow access while controlling outcomes and allows businesses to address the security, audit, compliance and productivity issues associated with the use of cloud applications and devices.

CensorNet enables organisations to control Shadow IT, safely implement BYOD initiatives and protect from cyber threats.

www.censornet.com

Smart Car

UK government issues smart car security guidelines

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A new generation of internet-connected cars will have to be better protected from hackers, under tough new UK government guidance issued this week.

Smart vehicles are increasingly becoming the norm on British roads – allowing drivers to access maps, travel information and new digital radio services from the driving seat.

But while smart cars and vans offer new services for drivers, it is feared would-be hackers could target them to access personal data, steal cars that use keyless entry, or even take control of technology for malicious reasons.

The new government guidance has been written to ensure engineers developing smart vehicles will have to toughen up cyber protections and help ‘design out’ hacking.

The government is also looking at a broader programme of work announced in this year’s Queen’s speech under the landmark Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Bill that aims to create a new framework for self-driving vehicle insurance.

It is claimed the legislation will put Britain at the centre of the new technological developments in smart and autonomous vehicles – while ensuring safety and consumer protection remain at the heart of the emerging industry.

Measures to be put before Parliament mean that insuring modern vehicles will provide protection for consumers if technologies fail.

This comes alongside new guidance that means manufacturers will need to design out cyber security threats as part of their development work.

This, the government says, will cement the UK as a world-leading location for research and development for the next generation of vehicles. And it forms part of the government’s drive to ensure the country harnesses the economic and job-creating potential of new tech industries.

Transport Minister Lord Callanan said: “Our cars are becoming smarter and self-driving technology will revolutionise the way in which we travel. Risks of people hacking into the technology might be low, but we must make sure the public is protected. Whether we’re turning vehicles into wifi connected hotspots or equipping them with millions of lines of code to become fully automated, it is important that they are protected against cyber-attacks.

“That’s why it’s essential all parties involved in the manufacturing and supply chain are provided with a consistent set of guidelines that support this global industry. Our key principles give advice on what organisations should do, from the board level down, as well as technical design and development considerations.”