Orange Cyberdefense launches new mobile decontamination terminal for USB flash drives

USB flash drives, whether they are new or used, are major sources of infection for company IT systems. They are in widespread use, particularly in certain sectors such as in industry, education and healthcare, both for sharing documents and for updating software.

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The security challenge posed by the Internet of Things: Part 2

In part one of this series, we outlined the three tiers of the IoT security architecture and three key security challenges IoT devices pose. Now we will move on to explore three specific examples of the security challenges IoT deployments can pose and underline the importance of thinking strategically to head off IoT security threats, says GH

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The security challenge posed by the Internet of Things: Part 1

Many organisations are experimenting with IoT projects, but these bring in significantly different security challenges, which can have far-reaching consequences. An appreciation of these unique challenges is important for the effective rollout of IoT.

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Digital transformation and IoT to drive cybersecurity spend to $134bn annually by 2022, says Juniper Research

New data from Juniper Research has found that global business spend on cybersecurity solutions will grow by 33% over the next 4 years, reaching $134 billion (€108.08 billion) annually by 2022.

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Axis launches new software for easy on-site device management and proactive cybersecurity control

Axis Communications has announced the release of AXIS Device Manager, a comprehensive on-premise device management tool that offers an easy, cost-effective and secure way to manage all major installation and operational device management tasks.

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Business fears: The need for better security in the Internet of Things

Cybersecurity in business is often overlooked, underfunded or simply not given enough thought. Though recent research by Avast Business found that 96% of SMBs are concerned about malware and ransomware, the ‘it won’t happen to us’ attitude is still just as prevalent as the underlying fear of being hacked.

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Free ‘GDPR Readiness’ tool launched to help businesses comply with impending EU legislation

NW Security Group, a provider of IP video solutions and security consultancy, has launched a free General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Readiness checklist tool to help businesses quickly and easily determine if they’re adequately preparing for the new legislation.

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Axway partners with Elastic Beam to leverage artificial intelligence for API Security

To protect global organisations against ever-increasing security threats, Axway a catalyst for digital transformation, announced a global partnership with Elastic Beam, an innovative Silicon Valley-based company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to protect APIs.

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COMPASS Cyber Security team joins Navigant to expand its cyber risk and information security practice

Navigant announced that the Comprehensive Applied Security Solutions, LLC (COMPASS Cyber Security) team has joined Navigant. COMPASS is a Baltimore-based firm that provides cyber risk consulting and technical security services to academic, federal government, nonprofit, and commercial clients.

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Cybeats raises seed round of investment led by iNovia Capital to create ‘immune system’ for IoT devices

Cybersecurity company Cybeats, which provides continuous cyber defence solution for Enterprise IoT infrastructure, announced it has raised a seed round of investment from iNovia Capital, Maple Leaf Angels (MLA48 II), and cybersecurity industry insiders Dr. Richard Reiner, Brian O’Higgins, and Brian Bourne.

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Upstream Security raises $9 million Series A funding to secure connected cars and fleets

Upstream Security, a cloud-based cybersecurity platform provider for connected cars and autonomous vehicles, announced the closing of US$9 million (€7.64 million) in Series A funding. This has been led by CRV (Charles River Ventures).

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Frost & Sullivan: Over half of the billions of IoT devices in the market will live in connected spaces

Irdeto, the digital platform security provider, and global analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan, have published a new whitepaper outlining that more than half of the 45.4 billion IoT devices expected to be in use by 2023 will be implemented in connected spaces, including homes, buildings and cities. While IoT plays a significant role in shaping

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Italtel introduces Open Innovation Programme

Italtel, a telecommunications company in IT system integration, managed services, Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and all-IP solutions, has launched an Open Innovation Programme, which will see it collaborate with start-ups and new businesses to leverage emerging technologies for applications such as Industry 4.0, Smart Cities and Digital Healthcare.

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Internet of Things: it’s time to safeguard our future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are set to revolutionise the way we live, work and play. Everyday items in the home will be connected in unprecedented ways and tasks traditionally carried out by humans will be replaced by automation and robotics.

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Enterprises risk all in massive IoT and OT security compliance time bomb

ForeScout Technologies, an Internet of Things (IoT) security company, revealed new findings about the impact IoT and operational technology (OT) are having on organisations and the cybersecurity dilemmas they are causing within security and LoB teams.

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SecureLink confirms opening a Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) in China

SecureLink – Europe’s independent cybersecurity and Managed Security Service provider, confirmed it is opening a Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) in Shanghai, China. Laws and regulations covering cybersecurity and data protection are rapidly increasing globally.

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