Cyber Security

Ava Group Launches Global Cybersecurity Centre Of Excellence

Ava Group announces the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE). This new programme demonstrates Ava Group?s strong commitment to the data security of our customers, by providing expert guidance and assurance that the products deployed on their data network infrastructure exceed stringent globally-recognised cybersecurity standards. Ava Group customers operate some of the most at-risk infrastructure around the world, across sectors that include extractives and energy, utilities, government and military sites.

Notice To Air Canada Mobile App Users

Air Canada has asked Mobile+ app users to reset their accounts as a security precaution. Due to the large volume, some customers may experience a delay in the process to change their passwords. Air Canada recently posted a notice on its website, asking its mobile app users to reset their accounts as a security precaution, due to the fact that they ?detected unusual login behavior? within the app between August 22-24.

Defendify Launches SaaS Platform Designed for Small Business

Cybersecurity can seem complicated and expensive, especially for Small Business. It leaves most owners and managers wondering where they stand against the growing attacks they read about daily and not knowing how they can protect themselves. Defendify changes all that. The new, web-based platform?a SaaS model?is designed and built exclusively for companies with 500 or fewer employees. It?s an all-in-one solution that?s easy to implement and affordable yet comprehensive, powerful, and scalable.

Trillium Secure Holds The Line Against DEF CON’s Hackers

Trillium’s Unclaimed Break-in Bounty Shows Strength of its In-Vehicle Defense. No hacker claimed the bounty offered by Trillium Secure, Inc. (Trillium) at DEF CON 26, which proved the strength of its cybersecurity solution for vehicles and fleets. The bounty program was part of Trillium’s ‘DEF CON 26 Pass-GO Challenge,’ which tested the company’s multi-layered defense against cyber-attacks and called for more collaboration with the hacker community to improve Trillium’s in-vehicle network solution.

Cybersecurity Pioneer HYAS Raises $6.2M Series A Round Led By M12

HYAS announced it has raised $6.2 million in a Series A funding round led by M12, Microsoft?s Venture Fund, with participation from Startup Capital Ventures, 205 Capital, Wesley Clover and luminary cybersecurity professionals Tim Eades and Tom Noonan. The company will use the investment to continue to build out its current products and services and introduce groundbreaking new technology with unparalleled real-time visibility and attribution into attacks and breaches across global networks.

WatchGuard Technologies Launches AI-Based Antivirus To Help Defend Against Zero Day Malware

Latest version of Fireware operating system introduces new IntelligentAV service for malware detection. WatchGuard Technologies announced version 12.2 of its Fireware® operating system for its Firebox® Unified Security Platform appliances. Key to the update is IntelligentAV, a new antivirus scan service that uses an artificial intelligence (AI) engine to predict, detect and block constantly evolving zero day malware. IntelligentAV joins Threat Detection and Response (TDR), Gateway AntiVirus, and APT Blocker as an additional layer of industry-leading malware defense on the Firebox platform.

Cynash Introduces Cybersecurity Solution For Industrial Control Networks

Cynash Inc. announces the immediate availability of its SerialTap cybersecurity solution for legacy industrial control networks that rely on serial communications protocols such as RS-485 and RS-232. SerialTap consists of a patented sensing device that passively intercepts serial communications on legacy industrial control networks and complementary analytics software that identifies anomalous network traffic associated with cyberattacks.

Increase In Attacks On GPON Routers

eSentire Threat Intelligence has observed an increase in exploitation attempts targeting consumer grade network devices manufactured by Dasan and D-Link. Customers are advised to review the below details and apply mitigation actions if applicable. Successful exploitation of vulnerable devices can result in remote code execution and ongoing communication between the threat actor and infected devices. The identified spike in attacks do not appear to be targeted against a specific client or industry.

Trust Automation To Provide Cybersecurity Solutions For Legacy Industrial Control Systems

Trust Automation has announced it will offer a novel new cybersecurity solution for industrial control systems (ICS). Working through the United States Department of Homeland Security?s Science and Technology Directorate, Trust has obtained an exclusive license to the Autonomic Intelligent Cyber Sensor (AICS) technology developed by Idaho National Laboratories. AICS brings autonomous, real-time cybersecurity measures to the legacy ICS networks that still control much of the United States? critical energy, water and transportation infrastructure.

CyberInt & Check Point Software Technologies Research Leads To Arrest Of Cyber Criminal in Brazil

Israeli cybersecurity managed detection and response services company CyberInt, in cooperation with Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-security solutions globally, led Brazilian authorities to cyber-criminal Douglas Arrial, who had created a DIY phishing kit he was selling on the Dark Web. CyberInt delivers end-to-end cybersecurity managed detection, investigation and response services for digital businesses.

CyberGym Opens First U.S. Cybersecurity Training Arena

Cybergym announced the opening of its first U.S. cyber training arena as the latest among its global network of facilities where organizations can test and qualify their cybersecurity technologies and policies – focusing on their people, using an emulation of their business systems and real attacks and attackers. CyberGym NYC will feature human-centered training and qualification programs based on models of the latest cyber attacks against financial, insurance, critical infrastructure, utility and government organizations.

Viakoo Demonstrates Focus On Cybersecurity By Joining CTA and ESA

Viakoo the only provider of proactive solutions to automate surveillance and access control system verification for the security industry, continues to drive standards for security industry by joining the Consumer Technology Association as a startup member, and the Electronic Security Association as an associate member as of 2018. The Consumer Technology Association, or CTA, accelerates growth and progress for the technology industry with leading market research and education in addition to establishing standards to shape innovation and collaboration within the industry.

eSentire Observes Increase In Emotet Infections

The Threat Intelligence Team at cyber security company eSentire has observed an increase in successful Emotet infections, coupled with lateral movement after the initial infection. eSentire Threat Intelligence assesses with medium confidence that the prevalence of infections will continue to rise given the current success of lateral movement and ease of delivery. The initial infection vector is Microsoft Word documents downloaded from an embedded link inside fake invoice emails. The trojan can spread through windows SMB file shares and is capable of downloading additional payloads from command & control servers.

ERM Advanced Telematics Completes Development Of Anti-Ransomware Solution For Vehicles

International automotive technology provider ERM Advanced Telematics has completed development of an integrated hardware-software product that protects vehicles against ransomware and other cyber-attacks. The solution, called eCyber, is suited for both OEMs and the aftermarket. The eCyber technology, for which ERM has already registered a patent in Israel, is due to be available in the 4th quarter of 2018 for all of the company’s customers and partners in 68 countries worldwide.

ALTR Delivers First Cybersecurity Platform To Unleash The Benefits Of Blockchain In The Enterprise

ALTR emerged from nearly four years of stealth to release the first commercial software package that unleashes the security benefits of blockchain. The new ALTR platform is built on ALTRchain, the only high-performance, enterprise-grade blockchain technology for ultra-secure data access and storage. Virtually impenetrable to attack, the ALTR platform is a data-security solution for organizations to monitor, access and store critical information. Moving beyond failed and outmoded perimeter systems, ALTR?s approach signals a fundamental new paradigm in cybersecurity.

SIA Commends Department Of Commerce And Department Of Homeland Security On Botnet Report

U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security released an action-oriented report on how the private sector and government can collaborate to mitigate against the threat of botnets and automated distributed attacks. Report follows Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure. The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the extensive efforts of these two departments to develop this report, and SIA supports the primary goals described within the report, titled Report to the Present on Enhancing the Resilience of the Internet and Communications Ecosystem Against Botnets and Other Automated, Distributed Threats.

Fujitsu Bolsters Global Managed Security Service To Defend Against Diversifying Cyberattacks

Fujitsu announced that it is expanding its Fujitsu Security Solution Global Managed Security Service, which provides centralized lifecycle support, from cyberattack prediction to system restoration. The company is strengthening endpoint and cloud security, and will provide analyses of threat information from the dark web. Fujitsu is offering in Japan from May “Fujitsu Security Solution Cybereason EDR Service,” which offers a total package of deployment, operations, and maintenance for Cybereason EDR, software that can detect cyberattacks by unknown sources on endpoints using machine learning.

March Networks Achieves Certification For Cybersecure Business Practices

March Networks® is now one of the first companies in Canada to become Cyber Essentials Canada certified, designating it as a cybersecure business. Developed as part of the United Kingdom?s National Cyber Security Programme, the Cyber Essentials certification is awarded to organizations able to demonstrate good cybersecurity practices and an ability to mitigate risks from Internet-based threats in areas including: firewalls, routers and other boundary security devices; Internet-connected email, web and application servers; desktop PCs and laptops; and cloud, Internet and other service providers.

Keynote Speakers Announced For Cyber:Secured Forum

The Security Industry Association (SIA), PSA Security Network and ISC Security Events have announced the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cyber:Secured Forum – an event centered on how to improve and maintain the cybersecurity of integrated solutions and physical security systems.

ASIS Unveils Record-Breaking Education Program for Global Security Exchange

ASIS International today announced the education program for Global Security Exchange (GSX), taking place Sept 23-27 in Las Vegas. Produced in partnership with InfraGard and ISSA, the five-day event formerly known as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits is expected to attract more than 20,000 operational and cyber security professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center for a comprehensive education program, unparalleled networking, and an immersive exhibit floor showcasing thousands of cutting-edge security products and services.