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The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute released survey findings on the state of Zero Trust adoption and encryption in 2024. Entrust’s eighteenth annual study conducted by the Ponemon Institute reveals that the risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for Zero Trust strategy implementation. Zero Trust security practice “With the rise of costly breaches and AI-generated deepfakes, synthetic identity fraud, ransomware gangs, and cyber warfare, the threat landscape is...
Cloudbrink, the personal SASE provider, has named Graphene Networks as a distribution partner for North America. North Carolina-based Graphene Networks, a specialist in managed WAN edge services, will supply the Cloudbrink service to technology service distributors (TSDs) as a VPN replacement and high-performance alternative to ZTNA. Traditional SD-WAN solutions Cloudbrink provides fast, secure access to SaaS, cloud, and on-prem applications. Graphene sells managed network services and suppor...
Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its Colt Intelligent Communications (CIC) Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) with availability in seven further European countries. The additional countries–Czech Republic, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovakia – mean businesses can now benefit from the quality, security and flexibility delivered by Colt’s suite of fully compliant cloud voice services in 2...
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, in partnership with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), has tested its latest AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, China, occurring between May 16 to 19, 2024. This pivotal event determined the athletes participating in the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris ("Paris 2024”). AI innovation The AI innovation from Alibaba Cloud is poised for deployment across va...
March Networks is heading the transformation of enterprise video to the cloud with innovative technology that is scalable for businesses of all sizes. Transitioning to a cloud-based solution can help better manage, store, and share video, improve operations, and drive profitability. New Cloud Suite Video Series Cloud Management: Command Enterprise Cloud provides centralised management of the video. The software allows users to customise, automate, update, and manage access to vi...
At DRUPA 2024, from May 28 to June 7 in Düsseldorf, Germany, B&R is showing how intelligent automation technology can address the evolving needs of the printing sector. At Booth B70 in Hall 13, the industrial automation company is demonstrating solutions that make short-run production more productive and efficient, minimise energy consumption and waste, and adapt to changing requirements through open interoperability and modular design. Personalised marketing strategies "Changes in c...
Microsoft Azure customers in the United Arab Emirates now gain access to the StreamSets data integration platform with the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure. StreamSets, a Software AG company, announced the availability of the StreamSets platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Data integration capabilities StreamSets customers in the UAE can now take advantage of stronger...
The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defences. The one-day event brought together over 200 delegates, along with experts from Check Point, Microsoft, Om...
Market Logic Software, the pioneer in insights management solutions announced the launch of DeepSights™ API. DeepSights is the first AI assistant trained to provide accurate, relevant answers to business questions about markets and consumers. By using the new API to integrate DeepSights seamlessly with any business application, enterprises can infuse invaluable insights into their business processes and as a result, systematically drive better decision-making. Higher quality respons...
Northern Data Group's GenAI cloud platform, Taiga Cloud, a pioneering European generative AI cloud service provider (CSP) and VAST Data, the AI data platform company, announced a strategic partnership. Together, Taiga Cloud and VAST will deliver dedicated, scalable generative AI cloud services to Europe, driven by 100 percent carbon-free energy. Gartner predicts that by 2030, AI could consume up to 3.5 percent of the world's electricity. To meet this growing demand, organisations are seeking&nb...
There is much excitement around the potential of AI to transform entire industries, from streamlining operations to creating new revenue streams. Indeed, as research from global vision solution provider Hanwha Vision reveals, AI is a top investment priority for pioneers to drive innovation, increase profitability and improve security. AI's operational efficiencies Yet these benefits can only be realised if there is sufficient trust in the AI being used and the insights it delivers - among p...
The Nemetschek Group, a pioneering software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, announced the next steps in the go-to-market approach of its solution dTwin. To accelerate the global adoption of Digital Twins, Nemetschek is building a network of partnerships across the world for reality capture, data integration and value consulting. The first partners have been secured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. dTwin is Nemetschek’s horizontal, open, and cloud-based digital...
As more countries adopt the concept of digital identity, regulators are keen to showcase their plans and successes. But what do businesses think about this shift? To find out, Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, commissioned a study to survey companies across different regions and industries to get a sense of their readiness, concerns, and expectations for digital identities. Digital identity Digital identity is considered to be a way to i...
In collaboration with key partner Trinet Technologies Pte Ltd, Anviz organised two successful roadshow events. Both events brought together more than 30 industry experts who showed great enthusiasm for Anviz's business model of user scenario-driven solutions and interest in the new features of the product. Need for Southeast Asian Markets: RCEP Brings New Opportunities, Largest Incremental Market in the World As the largest FTA in the world, which will lead the development of global free trade...
TraiCon Events will be hosting Botswana’s premier cybersecurity event titled “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 9th August 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability management. ...
IDEMIA Public Security North America, the biometrics solutions pioneer for law enforcement agencies, announced that it has implemented its cloud-native, fully functional Automated Biometric Identification System, STORM ABIS, in Volusia County, Florida to support its latent print unit. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in the nation implementing a cloud-native ABIS that can search county, state, and federal databases from a single application. Volusia County,...
New data from the latest members’ survey of the ClubCISO community, in collaboration with Telstra Purple, highlight CISOs’ confidence in generative AI in their organisations. Around half of those surveyed (51%), and the largest contingent, 50%) believe these tools are a force for good and act as security enablers. In comparison, only 25% saw generative AI tools as a risk to their organisational security. Risks linked to Gen AI tools The study's findings underscore the proactive st...
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., an AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for April 2024. Androxgh0st and LockBit3 attacks In April 2024, researchers revealed a significant increase in the use of Androxgh0st attacks, with the malware being used as a tool for stealing sensitive information using botnets. Meanwhile, LockBit3 remained the most prevalent ransomware group in April, despite a 55% drop in its rate...
Illumio Inc., a Zero Trust Segmentation company, announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP), who have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to build a better defence against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. The development follows the release of Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall, which combines the security benefi...
The Cyber Safety Force (CSF) has launched to change the way businesses manage their cybersecurity. Forming a consortium of renowned cyber experts, the CSF takes a data-driven, collaborative approach to revolutionise the way businesses think about and manage threat defence and risk aversion – moving from ‘cybersecurity’ to ‘cyber safety’. The CFO recently found that 75% of security professionals have observed an increase in cyber attacks over 2023, with th...
Over three in ten US-based critical infrastructure organisations (36%) that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack have risked legal repercussions by paying a ransom. The findings are in new research by pioneering cybersecurity services firm Bridewell, surveying 519 staff responsible for cybersecurity at US critical infrastructure organisations in sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services and water supply. Infringing UK and US laws 66%...
A single compromised account can be a gateway for attackers to access confidential data, leading to financial loss, legal consequences, and damage to the company’s reputation. This threat is not limited to any specific platform and affects everything from email accounts to secure business databases. Before exploring strategies for MSPs to mitigate this cyber risk, let’s first understand what an account compromise is, its security impacts, and ways to detect it. What Is a comp...
Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Dr. Martell will bring his deep industry expertise to shape the company's technical vision, incorporating current and evolving industry and customer trends to define and execute a strategic and impactful roadmap for the company’s future. Digital and AI plan growth Dr. Martell brings extensive industry and public sector experience and u...
Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new DDoS protection point of presence (PoP) for its robust global edge network, in Dubai, UAE. The company has more than 30 protection PoPs across six continents, including Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The new Dubai filtering point allows customers to take advantage of advanced DDoS protection services without delay. Dubai PoP By opening the Dubai PoP and expanding i...
Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced it will offer customers a new AI-powered search in Beta. Leveraging a large language and large vision model, Verkada's AI-powered search will enable customers to use everyday language to search their video security camera footage for people and vehicles, making their investigations even more intuitive and efficient. "Our new AI-powered search is an exciting expansion of the way that Verkada leverages the latest AI and comp...
Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations, announced Investigation Timelines™ within the Exabeam Search™ application, a powerful new capability on the Exabeam Security Operations Platform™. An industry-first, Investigation Timelines break down silos and simplify investigations for security analysts with integrated cross-platform workflows. Designed to empower security teams amid growing threats and skills shortages, this innovative cap...
Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 with a ranking of four and a half stars. The list was compiled based on responses from people with less than five years of employment experience currently working at companies with more than 500 employees. Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters “Allied Universal is honoured to be recognised as one of Amer...
Google Workspace is a set of productivity applications with over 3 billion users and 10 million paying customers around the world. As the storage of a massive amount of sensitive information, this cloud-based suite is a top security concern for businesses. The risk of data breaches makes it crucial for MSP to implement data loss prevention (DLP) controls to prevent leaks within apps, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and more. Let’s review how. What is DLP in Google Workspace?...
Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on May 7 in Toronto. Geared to IT pioneers and security professionals, the day will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, city surveillance, and hospitality. Attendees will gain insights into...
Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...
