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Unisys Unveils Software-Based Enterprise Security Products; Tom Patterson Comments

UnisysÂ released a new suite of products and services for enterprise security during its Americas Analyst and Advisor Summit in support of the company’s growth strategy. The companyÂ said TuesdayÂ the offerings include a software-based version ofÂ Unisys StealthÂ that works to secure digital and physical assets in the cloud, mobile or enterprise network. “With enterprises becoming increasingly interconnected environments […] More

by Anna Forrester September 16, 2015, 2:34 am
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Microsoft-NATO Team Aims to Address Cyber Threats Through Govâ€™t Security Program; Koen Gijsbers Comments

Microsoft and NATO’s Communications and Information Agency have signed an agreement to promote partnerships and transparency among government agencies and help them protect their computer infrastructure from potential cyber threats. The Government Security Program agreement will provide the NCI Agency access to information on online training systems, threat intelligence and Internet safety and technical data […] More

by Jane Edwards September 14, 2015, 12:52 pm
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Intel Forms Board to Develop Automotive Cyber Best Practices

IntelÂ has createdÂ anÂ Automotive Security Review Board to perform audits and codify best practices for cybersecurity in the automobile industry in order to mitigate cyber risks among connected, next-generation cars. The company said Monday the board consists of security industry professionals with specializations in cyber-physical systems. “With the help of the ASRB, Intel can establish security best […] More

by Anna Forrester September 14, 2015, 10:03 am
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SAP NS2â€™s Mark Testoni: Behavioral Biometrics Can Help ID Cyber Threats

Mark Testoni, president and CEO ofÂ SAPÂ National Security Services, has said the use ofÂ behavioral biometrics can help detect potentialÂ cyber threatsÂ in an interview withÂ Signal magazine published Sept. 1. Testoni told the publication credit card companiesÂ have begun to adopt behavioral biometrics to detect threat actorsâ€™ fraudulent practices, Sandra Jontz writes. â€œNow that itâ€™s being brought into this world […] More

by Jane Edwards September 11, 2015, 11:44 am
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Research and Markets Pegs Internet of Things Analytics Market’s Growth at 27% Through 2020

A Research and Markets report forecasts the global market for Internet of Things analytics technology will rise in value to $16.4 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate of 27.4 percent. The research firm said Thursday that many technology vendors are developing analytics offerings for IoT as more organizations invest in the platform. […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 11, 2015, 11:07 am
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Booz Allen-Triumfant Partnership to Offer Combined Predictive Intell, Cyber Analytics

Booz Allen HamiltonÂ and Triumfant have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver an endpoint security offering that leverages predictive intelligence and reverse engineering functions to identify potential risk areas. Triumfant said WednesdayÂ Booz Allen’sÂ Predictive Intelligence Services will supplement AtomicEyeÂ with cyber analytics to attribute threat actors andÂ adaptive security based on the generated insight. “Simply investing in technology […] More

by Anna Forrester September 10, 2015, 3:43 am
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IBM Lands Mobile Tech Security R&D Contract From DHS S&T

IBM‘s Thomas J. Watson Research Center has received a $1.3 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security‘sÂ Science and Technology Directorate for research and development work on mobile technology security. DHS said TuesdayÂ the award aims to utilize mobile security management tools to secure mobile devices for federal government use. IBM will work to develop a […] More

by Anna Forrester September 4, 2015, 4:00 am
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Blue Coat Systems Survey IDs Domains Linked to Suspicious Websites

A new Blue Coat Systems survey has advised government agencies and commercial enterprises to safeguard their computer networksÂ from 10 top-level domain names used by dubious websites, GCN reported Wednesday. The company analyzed websites requested by 75 million users worldwide and found that .zip and .review emerged as the top two domains where 100 percent of […] More

by Jane Edwards September 3, 2015, 7:03 am
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HP Unveils Analytics-Based Cyber Tools; Rob Roy Comments

Hewlett-PackardÂ has launched its new DNS Malware AnalyticsÂ offering as part of the company’s efforts to leverage data analytics in cybersecurity amid an expanding or eroding network perimeter, Fedscoop reported Wednesday. Greg Otto writes that the service works to help customers monitor DNS traffic without devoting significant resources. “Nobody in government is capturing all of their DNS […] More

by Anna Forrester September 3, 2015, 5:31 am
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Intel Security: Ransomware Rose by 127% from 2Qs in 2014-15

A new Intel Security report has found a 127 percent growth in ransomware samples between the second quarter of 2014 and 2015 due to the emergence of CryptoWall, CTB-Locker and other forms of malwareÂ that restrictÂ access to computer systems. The McAfee Labs Threats ReportÂ says computer networks with MacAfee security software encountered at least 19.2 million infected […] More

by Jane Edwards September 1, 2015, 5:06 am
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FireEye, Cybergy Labs Form Gov’t-Commercial Sector Cyber Defense Partnership

FireEye and a Cybergy Partners subsidiary have teamed up to combine their technology offerings and services in an effort to help government and commercial enterprisesÂ protect their information technology infrastructures from cyber threats. FireEye will work to integrate its Multi-Vector Virtual ExecutionÂ tool and Mandiantâ€™s endpoint security and incident response services with Cybergy Labsâ€™ SmartFile system under […] More

by Jane Edwards August 31, 2015, 8:53 am
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Unisys Survey: Data Breach in Telecom, Govâ€™t, Financial Sectors a Top Concern Among Consumers

A new Unisys survey has found 59 percent of consumers across 12 countries think a data breach is likely to occur in the telecommunications industry over the next year. The Unisys Security Insights study also found that network vulnerabilities in the government sector are a major concern for 49 percent of consumers, while data breaches […] More

by Jane Edwards August 28, 2015, 8:35 am