Ex-CIA official: Global cyber security cooperation ‘critical’
The CIA’s former Chief Technology Officer Gus Hunt has called for more international engagement on the issue of cyber-security, even between countries who are not traditionally seen as allies. Speaking to the Straights Times on a visit to Singapore, Hunt – who now heads up a cyber division at Accenture Federal Services – pinpointed the […]
EVENT REVIEW: Security IT Summit
The UK’s cyber security industry descended on the the Hilton London Canary Wharf last Tuesday (July 4th) for the Security IT Summit. And the timing couldn’t have been more serendipitous – the latest high profile cyber attack demonstrated that companies around the world remain vulnerable. After the WannaCry ransomware infected more than 230,000 computers in 150 […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: 10Duke Authentication & Authorisation
10Duke provides authentication and authorisation as-a-service solutions for leading consumer and technology brands worldwide such as Trimble, Unilever, Savills, Volvo, Rovio and more. Our products are used to address three primary use cases: The 10Duke Identity Provider – enables Single Sign-On (SSO) for customers accessing applications, whether they are desktop, mobile or web, using either […]
GUEST BLOG: Everything you need to know about Bluetooth security
By Alex Viall, MD, Mustard IT Bluetooth technology has been around since 2000. It’s become a seamless way for professionals to connect devices and it can be deployed for a variety of uses – from diverting voice calls through car speakers, to providing the freedom of wireless mice, headphones and more. The question now however, […]
BT and KPMG pinpoint corporate cyber security traps
BT and KPMG have published a new cyber security report offering practical advice to businesses of all sizes on how best to manage their security journey and turn it into a business opportunity. The new report, “The cyber security journey – from denial to opportunity”, warns businesses against falling into dangerous traps as they deal […]
Cyber security specialist Trend Micro launches $100m venture fund
Trend Micro has launched a corporate venture fund to explore emerging technology markets with an initial investment of $100 million. The fund will nurture a portfolio of startups that are incubating ideas in hyper growth markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT). Japan-based Trend Micro cites Gartner data, which estimates 26 billion devices will be connected […]
Apple and Cisco team up for cheaper corporate cyber security insurance
Apple and Cisco Systems have teamed up on an initiative they claim should enable businesses to secure cheaper cyber security insurance. The tech giants shared a stage in Las Vegas to pitch the idea that if companies are using a combination of their respective technologies, which both claim are more secure than rivals such as […]
EVENT PREVIEW: Security IT Summit
The Security IT Summit will be logging in to the Hilton London Canary Wharf next Tuesday (July 4th), giving senior cyber security professionals the opportunity to meet, learn and do business in what is a unique industry event format. Delegates from some of the largest companies in the UK will discover the latest IT security solutions, […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: LogRhythm Threat Lifecycle Management
LogRhythm, a leader in Threat Lifecycle Management, empowers organisations around the globe to rapidly detect, respond to and neutralise damaging cyberthreats. The company’s patented award-winning platform unifies next-generation SIEM, log management, network and endpoint monitoring, user entity and behaviour analytics (UEBA), security automation and orchestration (SAO) and advanced security analytics. In addition to protecting customers […]
Calipsa launches next-gen video surveillance
British start-up Calipsa has launched its next generation video surveillance technology, built on Deep Learning models. The technology revolves around algorithms that can process and analyse hours of video feeds to provide alerts and detailed reports for applications where real-time video monitoring is key, including traffic enforcement, road accidents and public disorder. The Calipsa engine […]