Cyber Security
UK university defences easily defeated by hackers
Ethical hackers from Jisc were tasked with testing the cyber defences of UK universities, to see how long it would take them to access high value data. Recently, UK university research projects have more frequently become the target of hacking and data breeches, with reportedly more than 1,000 attacks in 2018.
Certification for experts in industrial cyber security
Global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, TÜV Rheinland, has announced the launch of a new personnel certification program to address the demand for cyber security expertise in the complex and challenging operational technology (OT) and industrial security sector. The new Certified Operational Technology Cybersecurity Professional Program is being offered in response to the growing demand for specialists in industrial ...
The Charter of Trust takes step forward to advance cyber security
At the Munich Security Conference in February 2018, nine organisations signed the world’s first joint charter for greater cyber security. A year on, the Charter of Trust has grown to 16 members. In addition to Siemens and the Munich Security Conference, the signatories include AES, Airbus, Allianz, Atos, Cisco, Daimler, Dell Technologies, Deutsche Telekom, Enel, IBM, NXP, SGS, Total and TÜV Süd.
Improving ATM security
While the security of Automated Teller Machines is not necessarily ‘life critical’ as with many other industries (think transportation, medical and some industrial applications), there are certainly financial and identity theft risks associated with these devices. There is much data on the web regarding the various ATM attack vectors, the estimated number of annual hacks and the cost to the industry. Guest blog by Rick Anderson,...
Cyber breaches are more common than rainy days in the UK
New research has revealed that many UK businesses are risking a potential data breach due to a lack of adequate server security. A survey of 1,050 UK workers in full or part-time employment, carried out by technology services provider, Probrand has revealed that a shocking 44% of businesses are failing to properly protect their client and employee data by not adequately securing their server.
Time to get serious about protecting 5G networks
The British Huawei oversight body published today a scathing report documenting vulnerabilities in Huawei’s equipment. Here, the Consumer Choice Center’s Senior Privacy Fellow Mikołaj Barczentewicz has commented on policy conclusions to draw from the report.
Platform solution supporting IEC 62443 international standard
Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced plans to release a security solution based on the Renesas RZ/G Linux Platform that will reduce the amount of time required for users to obtain certification under IEC 62443-4-2, a new international standard for security technologies used to protect industrial control systems from cyber attacks.
Continuous response needed to fight modern threats
As the threat landscape continues to evolve, so does the need for organizations’ approaches to defending against the business impact of cyber attacks. In light of this trend, cyber security provider F-Secure is calling for greater emphasis on both the preparedness for a breach as well as fast and effective containment that covers the correct balance of people, process and technology.
Debunking myths surrounding identity governance
It’s no secret that technology has come in leaps and bounds since the invention of the personal computer in the 80s. In the 90s we saw the World Wide Web burst onto the scene, shortly followed by the arrival of the iPhone in the early 2000s. Today, as we approach 2020, we’re facing biotech, blockchain, and bots. With this technological evolution far from slowing down, enterprises across the globe now need to tackle the growing ch...
Real time cyber attack protection solutions worldwide
Specialist in testing, inspection and certification services, TÜV Rheinland, has announced the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Obrela Security Industries. Together, they will offer Managed Detection & Response (MDR) cyber security services worldwide. MDR services quickly detect particularly sophisticated cyber attacks and respond to them in real time.