Security News > 2020 > January
Analysts have identified 35 trends that will shape the technology market and 19 others that, although attracting huge amounts of speculation and commentary, look less likely to move the needle over the next twelve months. "After a tumultuous 2019 that was beset by many challenges, both integral to technology markets and derived from global market dynamics, 2020 looks set to be equally challenging," says Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer at ABI Research.
Cynet 360 autonomous breach protection is a good example of a multilayered advanced protection solution that can enables organizations who run Windows 7 to remain secure despite the end of support. "The reality is that Windows 7 is alive and kicking in many organizations even if Microsoft chooses not to protect them anymore. It should be a wake-up call to any CISO to ask himself or herself how to adjust to this new reality".
Tapplock, creator of the world's first smart fingerprint padlock, is introducing new accessories for its enterprise platform. The Tapplock box 2.0 connects through Bluetooth and is used for fingerprint enrollment for its Tapplock enterprise software.
Wind River, a leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge, announced software support for the latest NXP S32G processors. VxWorks® and Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform board support packages are available for the new NXP S32G vehicle network processors.
Inseego, a pioneer of 5G products and intelligent IoT device-to-cloud solutions, is extending its industry leadership with a full lineup of new second-generation 5G devices that leverage the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem. Inseego 5G products will also power live demonstrations at CES, including connected cars, augmented reality and other experiences, and senior executives will share their expert perspectives during CES industry panel discussions.
At CES 2020, Facebook privacy officer says new California law doesn't apply because the company doesn't sell data, only ads. Based on a CES 2020 roundtable discussion among privacy officers, your opinion on data privacy depends almost entirely on where you work.
BitDam, provider of cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise communications from advanced threats hidden in files and links, announced that its BitDam Advanced Threat Protection solution is now installed at LSH Auto UK Ltd, part of the world's largest Mercedes-Benz Dealer Group, in an effort to cost-effectively enhance the company's email security posture. PCM advised LSH to look at BitDam to help it to neutralize corporate risk as well as provide protection for customers who may be compromised as a result of phishing attacks.
TP-Link, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, unveiled HomeCare Pro powered by Avira, an advanced network security solution that protects every device on your home network. "TP-Link is proud to partner with security leader Avira to provide its next-generation cyber threat protection system, HomeCare Pro," said Louis Liu, CEO of TP-Link USA. "In today's connected home, advanced security features that go beyond traditional router firewalls are now a must-have for consumers. HomeCare Pro protects your home Wi-Fi network by inspecting and monitoring every connected device including laptops, smartphones, routers, smart TVs, IoT appliances and more, and then performs a vulnerability check, ensuring that all devices are protected against cyber threats and that hackers stay off your network and out of your home."
McAfee and Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce marketplace, announced that McAfee products are now available on Flipkart.com. "McAfee's partnership with Flipkart aims to give consumers peace of mind by highlighting the importance of online security and helping them protect what matters to them, from their mobile devices and connected homes," said Venkat Krishnapur, vice president of engineering and managing director McAfee India.
TikTok, the 3rd most downloaded app in 2019, is under intense scrutiny over users' privacy, censoring politically controversial content and on national-security grounds-but it's not over yet, as the security of billions of TikTok users would be now under question. The famous Chinese viral video-sharing app contained potentially dangerous vulnerabilities that could have allowed remote attackers to hijack any user account just by knowing the mobile number of targeted victims.