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Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune
Firewalls

Sophos Mobile Security now integrates Microsoft Intune

Sophos has integrated its mobile security solution with Microsoft Intune, ensuring corporate compliance and secure remote access to data on mobile devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
'Immature' firms struggling to manage credential compromise
DevOps

'Immature' firms struggling to manage credential compromise

Many firms overlook securing privileged credentials, despite 74% of breaches involving compromised access, revealing a worrying immaturity in PAM practices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
SailPoint: Identity's role in data security and compliance
Identity and Access Management

SailPoint: Identity's role in data security and compliance

Simply putting a perimeter around the network cannot effectively protect all of an enterprise's users and their access to business applications and data.

By Mark McClain • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Partnership brings Bitglass solutions to Enosys users
Cloud Access Security Broker

Partnership brings Bitglass solutions to Enosys users

Bitglass provides cloud access security for managed and unmanaged devices across an enterprise's cloud footprint.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks

Trustwave expands its existing role as a trusted advisor and is now a single point of contact for the Palo Alto Networks portfolio of security products.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
IDC: Web application security market on the rise
Firewalls

IDC: Web application security market on the rise

Enterprises are migrating a services from traditional data centers to cloud environments, making the web application environment more complicated.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Tenable solution secures converged IT/OT environments
IoT Security

Tenable solution secures converged IT/OT environments

Modern OT environments increasingly interconnect with IT, resulting in a complex, sensitive and expanded attack surface.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
FireMon survey shows hybrid-cloud security woes
DevOps

FireMon survey shows hybrid-cloud security woes

The survey shows that rate of change, lack of tools, and sparse resourcing are what worry security teams in the age of hybrid-cloud.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Wipro to integrate security offerings with Azure and Office 365
Public Cloud

Wipro to integrate security offerings with Azure and Office 365

Wipro's Cyber Defense Platform aims to assist customers with security operations, security monitoring and risk governance in their cloud migration journey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act
Data Privacy

Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act

Singapore is looking to implement a data portability requirement as part of the ongoing review of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Android OS now FIDO2 certified, accelerating global migration
Biometrics

Android OS now FIDO2 certified, accelerating global migration

Mobile apps and websites can now leverage FIDO standards to provide a simpler and secure biometric login for over a billion devices supporting Android 7.0+.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
GlobalSign, Microsoft join forces to strengthen mobile security
Endpoint Protection

GlobalSign, Microsoft join forces to strengthen mobile security

This provides greater assurances that the identity in the certificate matches the identity associated with the Intune policy set forth for the device/user.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Top tips to minimise security risks from your IoT devices
IoT Security

Top tips to minimise security risks from your IoT devices

With 27 smart devices per household, IoT innovations bring convenience but also vulnerabilities. Here's how to strengthen your home's defences.

By Tim Falinksi • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Overcoming the challenge of securing SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Overcoming the challenge of securing SD-WAN

SD-WAN is not easy to secure, according to Wavelink, as its benefits make it challenging. Built-in security tools are the best solution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Cylance announces native AI platform with predictive EDR
Endpoint Protection

Cylance announces native AI platform with predictive EDR

Cylance has unveiled its native AI platform, which uses predictive EDR and deep learning to deliver advanced, automated threat detection and response solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication
Partner Programmes

Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication

tyntec and Averon team up to globally deploy a secure, user-friendly wireless authentication solution, aiming to curb data breaches and enhance user experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost
Lenovo

Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost

Keeping in line with the torrent of product releases coming out of MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo has added a range of new devices to its ThinkPad family.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
ForgeRock: Why safeguarding privacy is a competitive advantage
Identity and Access Management

ForgeRock: Why safeguarding privacy is a competitive advantage

Business leaders who fail to prioritise privacy and security protections do so at the risk of losing customer trust.

By Linden Dawson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019