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Microsoft Azure launches DDoS IP protection for SMBs
DDoS IP Protection for SMBs is designed to provide enterprise-grade distributed denial of service protection at a price that's attractive to small and medium-size companies.
Engineering workstation attacks on industrial control systems double: Report
Some of the biggest challenges faced in securing industrial control systems involve integrating legacy and aging operational technology with modern IT systems.
Security by design vital to protecting IoT, smart cities around the world, says CEO of UK NCSC
UK National Cyber Security Centre’s Lindy Cameron calls for clear, workable international standards to improve the cybersecurity of the internet of things (IoT), connected devices, and smart cities.
IoT security strategy from enterprises using connected devices
IoT devices pose significant threats to enterprises because of lack of visibility into what devices are on enterprise networks and inadequate use of monitoring tools to watch for malicious behaviors.
Portnox adds IoT fingerprinting to network access control service
The IoT fingerprinting feature will allow companies to fully identify IoT devices that don't have the storage or processing capabilities to communicate complete identifying information such as model number, or even device type.
Aryaka rolls out cloud-based web gateway for SASE-focused WAN offering
Aryaka's Secure Web Gateway and Firewall-as-a-Service adds cloud-based security services to its Zero Trust WAN platform, as it moves toward providing SASE capabilities for its users.
97% of enterprises say VPNs are prone to cyberattacks: Study
Since the shift to remote and hybrid work, 44% of organizations have witnessed an increase in exploits targeting VPNs, and many are moving toward zero-trust security, according to a report from Zscaler.
Most enterprises looking to consolidate security vendors
Three-quarters of all enterprises expect to reduce the number of security vendors they use according to a recent survey, more than double the number from 2020.
Medical device vulnerability could let hackers steal Wi-Fi credentials
Vulnerabilities on battery units for medical infusion pump devices made by Baxter could allow for network access, DoS and man-in-the-middle attacks, highlighting IoT security issues and the need to properly decommission equipment,...
The Heartbleed bug: How a flaw in OpenSSL caused a security crisis
Heartbleed is a vulnerability in OpenSSL that came to light in April of 2014; it can be traced to a single line of code.
Palo Alto adds new SaaS compliance, threat prevention, URL filtering features to Prisma solution
Cybersecurity vendor updates Prisma solution to help customers address increasing SaaS security challenges, along with detecting and preventing phishing, ransomware, and C2 attacks.
6 best practices for blue team success
Every stakeholder, from the CISO to even the red team, wants the blue team to succeed against simulated cyberattacks. Sticking to this advice will help make that happen.
Universal database of device vulnerability information launched
DeviceTotal's new repository includes security data for all devices on the market with the aim to better mitigate vulnerabilities.
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China, Huawei, and the eavesdropping threat
In the world of intelligence, “capability present” changes the conversation from if to when. Huawei is an espionage threat not because of what it has done but because of what it can do.
Cato Networks launches SSE system with customizable DLP capabilities
Cato SSE 360 provides a security service edge offering that includes DLP (data loss prevention) features based on customizable rules.
GPS trackers used for vehicle fleet management can be hijacked by hackers
At least one model of GPS tracking devices made by Chinese firm MiCODUS "lacks basic security protections needed to protect users from serious security issues."
Barracuda report: Almost everyone faced an industrial attack in the last year
Major attacks on industrial systems are on the rise, yet security efforts to protect these systems continue to lag behind.
Dozens of insecure-by-design flaws found in OT products
The OT:ICEFALL report shows that makers of operational technology manufacturers have to improve the security of their devices.