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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.”

Employee Security Risk

SMB’s ‘lack of concern’ regarding Ransomware threat an issue

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A new report from security vendor Webroot has revealed that less than half of small and medium sized businesses think they’re at risk of suffering a ransomware attack in 2017, despite the fact that more than 60 per cent have already been affected.

600 IT decision makers at companies with 100-499 employees from across the UK, US and Australia were contacted to compile and publish Webroot’s latest report ‘Cyber Threats to Small and Medium Sized Businesses in 2017’.

Only 42 per cent thought that ransomware was a major external security threat for the company, despite the recent major global attacks such as WannaCry and Petya.

However, almost 100 per cent of all IT decision makers polled for the report said they would be increasing their annual IT security budget in 2017.

72 per cent of UK IT decision makers said their business wouldn’t be fully prepared to combat threats, such as DDoS, phishing and other forms of malware infections.

“The lack of concern about ransomware is leaving a gaping hole in the security of global businesses, as witnessed by the recent outbreaks of WannaCry and not-Petya,” said Webroot’s EMEA regional manager, Adam Nash.

“This, combined with the UK’s false sense of security when it comes to businesses’ ability to manage external threats, is worrying. Small- to medium-sized businesses can no longer afford to put security on the back burner and need to start engaging with the issues and trends affecting the industry.”

Employees are companies’ biggest data security risk

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A consensus study commissioned by data security specialist HANDD Business Solutions (HANDD) has revealed that nearly a quarter of IT professionals believe that the behaviour of employees and their reactions to social engineering attacks – which can trick them into sharing user credentials and sensitive data – poses a big challenge to data security.

The survey of 304 IT professionals in the UK shows that 21 per cent of respondents say regulations, legislation and compliance will be one of the two greatest business challenges to impact data security. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is causing real concern among professionals in their bid to be compliant by the deadline, which is less than 12 months away. GDPR will not only raise the privacy bar for companies across the EU, but will also impose extra data protection burdens on them.

HANDD CEO and co-founder Ian Davin commented: “Companies must change their mindset and look at data, not as a fungible commodity, but as a valuable asset. Data is more valuable than a pot of gold, which puts companies in a challenging position as the stewards of that data. C-suite executives must understand the data protection challenges they face and implement a considered plan and methodical approach to protecting sensitive data.”

41 per cent of those surveyed assign the same level of security resources and spend for all company data, regardless of its importance. Analysing and documenting the characteristics of each data item is a vital part of its journey through an organisation. A robust data classification system will see all data tagged with markers defining useful attributes, such as sensitivity level or a retention requirement and ensuring that an organisation understands completely which data requires greater levels of protection.

“Employees are probably your biggest asset, yet they are also your weakest link, and so raising user awareness and improving security consciousness are hugely important for companies that want to drive a culture of security throughout their organisation,” commented Danny Maher, CTO at HANDD.

Security IT Summit

SAVE THE DATE: Security IT Summit 2018

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The Security IT Summit will return on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, once again providing 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

Limited availability for Total Security Summit places

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There are a very limited number of places left for delegates at the Total Security Summit, which takes place on October 16th & 17th 2017 at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire.

It’s FREE to attend, but you need to act swiftly if you would like to be part of the event.

As a VIP guest, you will join other senior security professionals from organisations including Celtic Manor Resort, Nottingham City Council, Prudential, Thames Water, Tesco, Telefonica, Avis, Budget, Greene King, Discovery Communications, Boots, Google, EDF Energy, Vodafone, The Walt Disney Company and many more.

Plus, you’ll be able to meet leading suppliers of security services, who can help you with projects in 2018 and beyond.

Don’t miss out. There are just a handful of FREE places left.

To secure yours, contact Leanne Webster on 01992 374066 or email leanne.webster@forumevents.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you’re an industry supplier and would like to showcase your products and services at the Total Security Summit, contact Nick Stannard on 01992 374092 or email n.stannard@forumevents.co.uk.

Bomgar

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Bomgar Secure Access Solutions

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Bomgar is the leader in Secure Access solutions that empower businesses – its leading privileged access management and secure remote support solutions help security, IT and support professionals improve productivity and security by enabling secure, controlled connections to any system or device, anywhere in the world.

Bomgar offers the most secure remote access and support technology on the planet. Each encrypted connection is outbound, so you can connect without VPN or firewall changes.

You can leverage Active Directory and LDAPS to manage authentication, require multi-factor authentication, define more than 50 permissions for technicians and privileged users, and capture a detailed audit log of every remote connection.

For more information, visit www.bomgar.com.

Government invests £20m in teen cyber security education

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The Government has launched an ambitious Cyber Schools Programme aimed at secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 18.

The initiative, launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will provide training for up to 6,000 teenagers through extracurricular clubs and activities, along with an online game. The pilot programme is due to launch in the autumn.

The Cyber Schools Programme is part of the National Cyber Security Programme to find the online security experts of tomorrow. Students, teachers and cyber security professionals will be invited to register their interest online by the DCMS, which claims that the programme is intended “to make sure the UK is prepared for the future, and ready to tackle the growing threat posed by cyber criminals”.

“We want to help young people learn some of the skills needed to work in the cyber security profession. In the coming years, it will be your generation building, running and protecting the UK – you could be needed to help protect industries such as banking, transport and public services,” explains the DCMS website.

The training will be supported by Cyber Security Challenge UK, BT, FutureLearn and The Sans Institute.

Students between the ages of 14 and 18 will be assessed, before taking the course, with those that are accepted benefiting from connections within the cyber security sector. The DCMS is looking for at least 5,700 teenagers trained by 2021.

Commenting on the course, Matt Hancock, Minister of State for Digital, said: “Our Cyber Schools Programme aims to inspire the talent of tomorrow and give thousands of the brightest young minds the chance to learn cutting-edge cyber security skills alongside their secondary school studies. I encourage all those with the aptitude, enthusiasm and passion for a cyber security career to register for what will be a challenging and rewarding scheme.”

Security IT Summit

Are you ready to meet your new security partners?

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If you’re thinking about changing your partners for IP/IT Security, Access Control, Business Continuity, CCTV, Fire Solutions, Loss Prevention, Perimeter Security, Transit Security and more, then you need to attend the Total Security Summit as a VIP guest.

The 20th Anniversary edition of this two-day event takes place on October 16th & 17th 2017 at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire, providing a unique opportunity for you to meet with trusted security suppliers across a range of disciplines.

Among the firms standing by to meet your security needs in 2018 and beyond are Alternative Systems Protection, ASDC Southern Ltd, Gallagher Security (Europe) Ltd, Grosvenor Technology, HIK Vision, IndigoVision , UTC, Milestone Systems UK & Ireland, Nedap, Stanley Security Solutions, Track Force, Tyco, VSG and more.

In addition to a personalised itinerary with the above suppliers, your complimentary VIP invitation includes attendance to an inspiring seminar programme hosted by industry thought leaders, opportunities to network with peers, overnight accommodation plus full hospitality throughout.

Simply click here to confirm your place, or contact Leanne Webster on 01992 374066 / leanne.webster@forumevents.co.uk.

Cooperate

Ex-CIA official: Global cyber security cooperation ‘critical’

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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 inter-connectivity being fostered by initiatives such as the Internet of Things (IoT) as one of the catalysts for the growing number of high-profile malware attacks.

“[The growing use of smart and connected devices is the] single biggest issue facing cyber security”, said Hunt. “That means there could be a hundred times more ways by which hackers could get at you, and we really have to begin to focus very clearly as nations and businesses about how to secure these things.”

To combat this threat, Hunt said that cooperation between countries would be ‘critically important’, in part referencing President Trump’s recent, poorly received, suggestion that the US and Russia should foster closer ties when it comes to cyber security.

“We need to develop international partnerships around cyber security as all of us are affected by it,” said Hunt. “The worst thing that can happen is that we lose all confidence in our ability to do commerce electronically. Imagine how destructive that would be to national economies.”

Hunt also suggested that there was a need to extend tenets of the Geneva Convention, such as the agreement not to attack hospitals with conventional weapons, to include cyber attacks too, given the recent impact of malware such as WannaCry on organisations such as the NHS in the UK.