WEBINAR REWIND: How to Tackle Working From Home Security Threats
Last week ZIVVER hosted a webinar during which participants learned the secrets to securing an organization’s communications while safeguarding against costly data leaks with a remote workforce – if you missed this essential session you can re-watch it again now. The lively 30 minute discussion includes expert insight and opinion from: Quentyn Taylor is Head of […]
RECOMMENDED: ANTI VIRUS
IT Security Briefing highlights some of the industry’s key suppliers of anti-virus solutions… Glasswall Glasswall’s patented deep file inspection, remediation, sanitisation and document regeneration technology eliminates the threat from document-based malware. Glasswall processes files such as PDF, Word, Excel and image files in milliseconds, without relying on detection signatures. Glasswall does not look for bad […]
Fines of up to £17m if UK infrastructure firms neglect cyber security
The Government has announced plans to fine Infrastructure firms up to £17m if they don’t have adequate cyber security measures in place. Under a new directive, UK regulators will be able to inspect cyber security at premises operated by transport, energy water and health companies, checking for any threat to public safety and possibility of […]
US cyber security start-ups failing to actually start up
Cyber security start-ups in the US are failing to make an impact in a crowded market, according to experts. Venture capitalists have also seen a rise in security products that have been overtaken by advances in hacking, making them obsolete, along with larger companies “locking down” clients with more sophisticated security products and services. Speaking […]
Falanx secures three-year contract with UK Health Sector organisation
Global intelligence and cyber defence provider Falanx has secured a £250,000 three-year contract with an unnamed UK Health Sector provider. The contract will see Falanx provide 24/7 cyber ‘Incident Response’ coverage to protect and contain infrastructure in the event of a cyber attack. The company explained: “This new contract provides an expansion of our Protective […]
Malware-infected prize handed out at cyber quiz
Winners of a cyber security quiz in Taiwan got more than they bargained for when the prizes were given out – they received malware-infected USB thumb drives. The quiz, which took place in December 2017, was hosted by the Taiwanese Presidential Office and included 250 8GB thumb drives as prizes. 54 contained malware. Winners realised […]
Wanted: Cyber security chief for the GDS
Fancy heading up an international security operation? Well, now could be your chance… The Government Digital Service (GDS) is on the hunt for a new cyber security chief following the departure of Michael Brunton-Spall late last year. The role will see the successful candidate heading up the GDS, working for the deputy director of technology […]
‘Meltdown and Spectre’ bug could require every computer to be redesigned
Issues in the CPU hardware – dubbed Meltdown and Spectre – could force a redesign of the software at the heart of all major operating systems. Windows, Linux, Android, Macs, Chromebooks and other operating systems all need the CPU hardware to run effectively, and it looks like a ‘quick fix’ of the system will negatively […]
Top 10 IT security predictions for 2018
Ian Kilpatrick, executive vice president for cyber security company, Nuvias Group, offers his top 10 IT security predictions for the year ahead… 1. Security blossoms in the boardroom Sadly, security breaches will continue to be a regular occurrence in 2018 and organisations will struggle to deal with them. New security challenges will abound and these […]
IoT projects held back by security concerns
The majority (94%) of IT professionals from organisations that are undertaking Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives say they need to invest in it over the next 12 months in order to stay competitive – but they are facing significant barriers to adoption. These obstacles include security concerns, the cost of implementation and commitment from the […]
