Cyber Security
Research-led cyber security consultancy goes global
Cyber security provider F-Secure has launched a new consultancy unit bringing the company’s research-led cyber security services to organisations all over the world. F-Secure Consulting’s global team of cyber security consultants use technical research to secure current and emerging technologies, defend organisations from attacks, and drive the cyber security industry forward.
Evaluation confirms capabilities in detecting advanced attacks
Cyber security provider F-Secure has successfully completed its first-round of the MITRE ATT&CK evaluation. The test assesses vendors’ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions against techniques used by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. It reportedly confirms that F-Secure’s capabilities to detect advanced threats are among the best in the industry.
Small office security to protect businesses from cyber threats
BullGuard has released BullGuard Small Office Security, a new, powerful, cloud-managed endpoint security service for the small business market. BullGuard Small Office Security enables businesses to operate with the knowledge they are protected against identity and data theft, account takeover, malware such as ransomware, and other cyber threats.
Safety-critical embedded systems solutions
Green Hills Software has announced its leading role as the only Software and Tools launch partner in Arm’s new Functional Safety Partnership Program. The collaboration promotes the availability of Green Hills products and services, renowned in the industry for their safety and security. Since 1997, Green Hills products have supported the Arm architecture.
Professionals concerned about cyberattacks shutting down operations
Tripwire has announced the results of a survey examining how organisations are addressing industrial control system (ICS) cyber threats. The survey was conducted by Dimensional Research last month, and its respondents included 263 ICS security professionals at energy, manufacturing, chemical, dam, nuclear, water, food, automotive and transportation organisations.
Attacks using IoT devices and Windows SMB escalate in 2019
Cyber criminals upped the intensity of IoT and SMB-related attacks in the first half of 2019, according to a new F-Secure report, ‘Attack Landscape H1 2019’. The report underscores the threats IoT devices face if not properly secured when online, as well as the continued popularity of EternalBlue and related exploits two years after WannaCry.
Cyber security for the new age
We live in exciting times. We’re the generation that grew up watching Sci-Fi heroes do the impossible thanks to clever tech. We’re also the generation that has seen some of the techs become a reality in our own lifetimes. Mobile phones are reminiscent of those old Star Trek communicators, and intelligent machines have now moved from the realm of fiction to fact.
Wanted: Gamers to keep us all safe online
The cyber security industry needs people. Esports is on the rise. The natural aptitudes that make gamers and cyber professionals good at their jobs are incredibly similar. Could the future of our online security come from the exploding world of competitive video gaming?
Ministry of Defence to deploy chatbots for soldiers
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is exploring the use of Chatbot digital assistants, utilising artificial intelligence to help tactical military users to rapidly access information in the field. This technology will enable soldiers to have conversations with a text chat interface system to find and discover the data they need to perform their mission.
Meeting the demand for vehicular protection against hostile drones
Addressing the increasing demand for protection of vehicles and convoys against hostile drones, Elbit Systems is introducing ReDrone Vehicular Tactical System, a vehicular configuration of the company’s operational anti-drone protection and neutralisation system.