Security News > 2020 > June

Tycoon malware rages through US schools, LG's boot problem, and QNAP admins had better get busy
2020-06-08 07:45

According to BlackBerry, the Tycoon attack can be difficult to detect, thanks to it being written in Java and deployed within its own Runtime Environment. Admins of Cisco Nexus and UCS gear should make sure their firmware is updated with the latest NX-OS fix from Switchzilla.

1touch.io Closes $14 Million Series A Funding Round
2020-06-08 07:30

Data discovery, privacy and security provider 1touch.io has secured $14 million in Series A funding, which will help it boost R&D and field presence. Founded in 2017, the Stamford, Connecticut-based startup continuously analyzes traffic and repository stores connected to an organization's network, to help them identify all network elements storing, processing, and sharing personal data, both internally and externally.

Five signs a virtual CISO makes sense for your organization
2020-06-08 05:10

As an alternative, virtual CISOs are becoming a viable option for many companies that do not have a full-time CISO on staff. This solution often delivers both economic and strategic advantages to businesses, and it's important to better understand the benefits and considerations of a virtual CISO. Is hiring a virtual CISO the right choice for you?

How technology impacts building health
2020-06-08 05:00

The new reality will shift that focus on optimizing systems to proactively address building health while still addressing energy goals. A smart HVAC system, controlled by a BMS, can help manage building health by controlling the temperature range, humidity level, pressure and fresh air intake in a building.

OPTIMUSCLOUD: Cost and performance efficiency for cloud-hosted databases
2020-06-08 04:30

A Purdue University data science and machine learning innovator wants to help organizations and users get the most for their money when it comes to cloud-based databases. The system is designed to help achieve cost and performance efficiency for cloud-hosted databases, rightsizing resources to benefit both the cloud vendors who do not have to aggressively over-provision their cloud-hosted servers for fail-safe operations and to the clients because the data center savings can be passed on them.

Global enterprise WLAN market fell 2.2% year over year in 1Q20
2020-06-08 04:00

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments rose 2.3% year over year in the first quarter of 2020, according to IDC. The enterprise segment fell 2.2% year over year in 1Q20 with $1.3 billion in revenue. The consumer WLAN market grew 5.5% year over year in 1Q20. Within the consumer market, 62.5% of shipments and 79.4% of revenues were for 802.11ac products.

How does COVID-19 impact cloud adoption?
2020-06-08 03:30

74% of respondents expect a second wave of COVID-19 impact, with 51% planning to move more applications to the cloud to prepare for it. The impact on businesses' cloud adoption plans - with 40% currently accelerating their move to the cloud - has led to increases across a range of related decisions as companies prepare for future COVID-related shutdowns.

Tell us what you think: (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Survey
2020-06-08 03:00

(ISC)², the world’s largest association of certified cybersecurity professionals, is launching its annual Cybersecurity Workforce Survey, and they want to hear from you. This study is shared with...

Nets Passport Reader: Bridging the gap between physical ID documents and digital identification
2020-06-08 02:30

Nets Passport Reader bridges the gap between physical ID documents and digital identification, with the help of a smartphone app. The Nets Passport Reader service bridges the gap between physical ID documents and digital identification, with the help of a simple smartphone app.

Kountable ESG Execution: Ensuring supply chains and distribution networks align with ESG principles
2020-06-08 02:00

As global organizations continue to commit significant financial and human capital towards ESG goals, Kountable launches ESG Execution Services & Solutions for CEOs and Chairmen who have mandated their corporations to source responsibly, minimize their footprint and meet ESG standards globally. Kountable's ESG Execution practice has been under development for over 24 months and represents a sustained, purpose-led capital commitment to technology, best practices, consulting and methodologies to serve its ESG impact fund customers and SDG-centered asset management partners.