New Synergy Features Make it Easier to Manage More Data
Synectics, with the latest release of its Synergy software platform, is enabling organisations to monitor and manage increasing volumes of critical real-time data across their surveillance and security networks. New features such as enhanced mapping, system configuration, and edge recording mean that customers can save time, money, and resources while enhancing their safety and security operations.
Acronis Acquires CyberLynx, Enhances Cyber Protection Portfolio
Acronis announced the acquisition of CyberLynx, a leading Israel-based cybersecurity consultancy firm with a presence in the U.K., Switzerland, and Luxembourg. This acquisition marks Acronis? third in the past year, which continues the company?s accelerated growth plan. As a premier provider of security audits, penetration testing, and proprietary training solutions, CyberLynx enjoys a global customer presence built on cutting-edge technical expertise.
TDSi Launches new GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy Reader
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announced the launch of its new GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader, which enables the authentication of security credentials from a compatible mobile device. This provides convenient, fully secure, cost-effective and safer contactless access for security operators and users. Research shows that 98% of security users view access control using a token or card as a constraint on their daily routine, whilst 68% would like to use their mobile smartphone to grant access.
Jenoptik helps increase road safety and security in North America with new traffic camera systems
Jenoptik, a world-leading supplier of road safety and public security solutions, has secured traffic safety equipment orders totaling over 21 million US dollars in the US and Canada that help support Vision Zero initiatives. Vision Zero is a multi-national road traffic safety project that aims to achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries involving road traffic. The orders will consist of existing TraffiStar road safety equipment and Jenoptik?s latest release of the VECTOR camera platform.
Siemplify Integrates MITRE ATT&CK Framework into SecOps Platform
Siemplify announced its integration to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, enabling security operations teams to incorporate rich data and actionable intelligence into their incident response workflows. A globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations, MITRE ATT&CK is used as a foundation for the development of specific threat models and methodologies in the private sector, government and in the cybersecurity product and service community.
Smart Devices Creating an Exponential Increase in Online Security Threats
Malware continues to be the largest threat that users are facing today. This is according to Travis Witteveen, the CEO of Avira Antivirus, who kindly agreed to talk exclusively to PreciseSecurity.com. He has also discussed which are the main challenges the industry is currently facing and how the cryptocurrency market became an investor vehicle today, among other things. At the same time, he said that smart devices are creating an exponential increase in online security threats.
Lilu / Lilocked Ransomware Attacks
Lilu, also known as Lilocked, a new strain of ransomware, has now infected thousands of Linux servers since mid-July. Chris Gerritz, the co-founder of Infocyte, a pioneer in proactive threat detection and incident response, is available to comment on these attacks. Chris, the U.S. Air Force CERT?s former chief of defensive counter-cyber operations shares his notes.
NETSCOUT?s Latest Threat Intelligence Report Uncovers Prime Targets for Cyber Criminals as Attacks Accelerate
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS announced the findings of its Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of 2019. The report underscores how dramatically the cybercriminal business model has matured into an efficient, global operation and the increasing geographical diversity and proliferation of nation-state Advance Persistent Threats (APT) groups. It reinforces the need for companies to minimize risks by having a better view of the threat landscape.
How Palo Alto Networks Blocks 30,000 New Pieces of Malware Daily Via AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data
Scott Stevens, SVP, Global Systems Engineering at Palo Alto Networks, discusses how the company uses AI, machine learning, and big data to find and block malware for its customers. If we?re looking at how are we dealing with malware and finding unknown malware and blocking it, we?ve been doing that for years. The platform at Palo Alto Networks uses big data analytics and machine learning in the cloud to process and find all of the unknown malware, make it known and be able to block it.
PSA Announces All-Encompassing Education Track Lineup for 2019 ISC West
Providing Sessions For the Entire Business Structure with Topics on Leadership, RMR, Marketing and Cybersecurity During 2019 ISC West. PSA announced it will host an education track with sessions during ISC West in Las Vegas, NV on April 9-11, 2019. The PSA education track will be held exclusively on Tuesday, April 9. Members of PSA Committees, PSA executive leadership team, and other industry experts will lead the six sessions that are included in the PSA Track.
PSA Announces New Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Program
PSA announced its plans to launch a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. The program is designed to help systems integrators diversify their service offerings and realize the full potential and benefits of a managed services business model. It will hinge on uniting industry-leading partners in cybersecurity and cloud-based security solutions, training and certification opportunities and financing options from PSA.
Cymulate Announces Technology Integration With Tenable
Cymulate?s BAS platform enables organizations to launch simulations of multi-vector cyberattacks against their networks, immediately exposing vulnerabilities and providing remediation steps. This integration enables security teams to seamlessly view Tenable.io data from within Cymulate?s platform. This allows for improved insight into current exposures and risks, vulnerabilities and infiltration patterns within the corporate network to provide a more comprehensive view of the organization?s cybersecurity posture.
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.
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.
WEB APPLICATION SECURITY TESTING
Hack2Secure?s Workshop on Web Application Security Testing provides hands-on exposure using Simulated Lab Environment required for understanding and ?manual?’ analysis of different Web Security Risk and Attack vectors.
Galaxy Control Systems Showcases New Access Control Solutions and Programs At ISC West
Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing its latest technologies and programs here at ISC West 2018 (booth #5089). Highlights include new enhancements and integrations for the company?s flagship System Galaxy on-site access control software, and its cloud-based Cloud Concierge® SaaS offering, which has gained tremendous traction with resellers since its introduction last year. Additional news from Galaxy Control Systems at ISC West includes the launch of a new A&E Program, and announcement of an impressive OEM agreement.
PSA’s Leadership And Cybersecurity Education At ISC West 2018
PSA, announced it will host an education track with sessions and a workshop during ISC West in Las Vegas, NV on April 10-12, 2018. The PSA education track will be held exclusively on Tuesday, April 10. Members of PSA Committees, PSA executive leadership team, and other industry experts will lead the six sessions that are included in the PSA Track. Focus areas include leadership, sales, cybersecurity, marketing, RMR, and project management.
The 32nd Annual 2017 ISSA SoCal Security Symposium
This year’s theme is “Rise of the Machines: Balancing Business, Botnets and Breaches.” With the increasing use of internet of things, artificial intelligence and big data, organizations are more and more challenged to secure and protect their sensitive data and that of consumers or internal customers. During this one day event, join us to hear […]
Interop 2017(Las Vegas)
Interop provides a comprehensive and unbiased understanding of all the latest innovations, including cloud computing, virtualization, security, mobility and data center advances that help position your company for growth. Understand the growing threat landscape and how to mitigate risk with content on new attack vectors and how to detect them, security architectures, compliance and legal […]
Security-Net Partners With Sales Training Firm
Security-Net, Inc., a global provider of security system services to customers both locally and nationally, has announced a strategic partnership with Vector Firm to develop an enhanced sales training program for its team. Founded by Chris Peterson, Vector Firm is a consulting company that has specialized in developing training programs for more than 25 companies within the security industry.