Security
Lack of cyber security preparedness killing growth
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy. In recent decades, British SMEs have accounted for 99.9% of the business population, totalling 5.8 million. A recent survey by the Wall Street Journal found that small companies are the least prepared for cyber attacks and have the least cyber security.
SailPoint Predictive Identity secures COVID-19 technologies
Securing today’s mostly virtual workforce is top of mind as the demand for access to applications and systems in the cloud grows exponentially. SailPoint’s latest updates to the SailPoint Predictive Identity platform will be the co-pilot in any organisation’s security strategy, safeguarding the remote workforce's access needs.
Security Dashboard for command of digital security
LastPass by LogMeIn has unveiled a new Security Dashboard, providing end users with a complete overview of the security of their online accounts and actionable steps to strengthen their online security.
IAM in healthcare for improved consumer experiences
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has placed healthcare systems and their efficiency (both operational and technological) under greater scrutiny. The healthcare industry has some of the most valuable, high priced information sold on the dark web. By Johann Nallathamby, Associate Director - Solutions Architect at WSO2 and Sherene Mahanama, Senior Technical Writer at WSO2.
Collaboration to develop IoT smart device management
Apacer and Allxon have cooperated to develop IoT smart device management technology. Allxon Device Management, based on the Allxon open cloud platform, now includes Apacer’s Double-barreled Solution: Cloud Edition. From Disaster Prevention to Disaster Recovery, it allows industrial customers to remotely monitor SSDs and also provides warning/alert services as well as backup and recovery for data and the OS.
Blockchain and clinical trials: How the medical world continues to evolve
Blockchain technology, made famous for its use in cryptocurrency transactions like Bitcoin, is expanding quickly to many different sectors of business, and healthcare is no exception. Pharmaceutical companies are using it to help combat the opioid crises, as electronic prescriptions are being abused and reused, making harmful drugs more accessible for the general public. Guest blog written by Amber Harris, Academic Resources, Circa Interactive
Making provisions for cyber security
As the level of connectivity in our everyday lives increases dramatically, we are never far away from another headline of a vulnerability found in a baby monitor or an autonomous car having been driven into a ditch following a hack. This has increased the need for greater provisions for cyber security.
Over 10,000 COVID-19 phishing scams reported to HMRC
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is investigating 10,428 email, SMS, social media, phone, and phishing scams exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official figures. The data, obtained under Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation by the Lanop Accountancy Group, also revealed that a total of 106 Coronavirus-related websites have been requested for removal by HMRC since March
Cyber attacks on US companies has risen by 93%
Cyber security has remained a hot topic for organisations as cyber attacks directed at business organisations are on the rise. According to the Atlas VPN investigation, companies across North America reported a 93% increase in cyber attacks in the past 12 months.
SecureAPlus helps prevent unknown cyber threats
SecureAge Technology has announced the addition of a new feature to its SecureAPlus application control solution so that home users don’t need to become cyber security experts. Automatic Mode allows the SecureAPlus AI engine to build personalised ‘allow lists’ without user input, preventing malicious files from causing irreparable damage – a timely solution that helps secure the gap between company networks and home device...