Security News > 2020 > September

Red Hat announced collaboration with Samsung to deliver 5G network solutions built on Red Hat OpenShift, and will help service providers make 5G a reality across use cases, including 5G core, edge computing, IoT, machine learning and more. Containerized network functions and virtualized network functions provide a path to transformation for modern telcos, leading to greater service flexibility and a faster delivery mechanism for new offerings.

Phunware announced that Cisco Meraki will now feature the Company's Smart Workplace solution for employers in its Meraki Marketplace. Cisco Systems acquired Meraki in 2012, and today, Cisco Meraki is a leader in cloud controlled WiFi, routing and security, all managed from a centralized dashboard.

EdgeVerve Systems recently signed a partnership with Minit to help clients accelerate process excellence. The two market leaders will jointly create a solution that will empower enterprises with superior insights for business transformation, leading to better operational efficiency and enhanced business results.

BridgeComm announced its partnership agreement with Nokia in efforts to develop high-speed optical communications. Leveraging BridgeComm's background in freespace optical technology and Nokia's portfolio of network equipment and services backed by Nokia Bell Labs, the partnership will facilitate faster deployment of 5G networks.

NTT Communications announced that beginning October 1 it will collaborate with the International Data Spaces Association in a demonstration test as the first phase of contributing to the development of a secure, global data-management platform that assures interoperability between data platforms built and managed in countries worldwide. The test environment for sharing highly confidential data securely will include IDS Connectors, the core technology of GAIA-X, a federated data infrastructure for Europe, and NTT Com's Things Cloud IoT platform and Smart Data Platform5, the later incorporating Data Trust policies.

Arista Networks announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Awake Security, a Network Detection and Response platform provider that combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to autonomously hunt and respond to insider and external threats. The Awake platform is recognized for bringing great value with outstanding ROI between features and cost within the NDR market and ranked #1 by Enterprise Management Associates.

Ivanti announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire MobileIron and Pulse Secure. With the announced transactions, Ivanti will enable customers to discover, manage, secure service, and automate across all device types with the Ivanti Neurons hyper-automation platform.

Ransomware attacks are getting more expensive, which is one reason why you should have an incident response plan. Your chances of getting hit with ransomware are still high.

Ransomware continues to be a cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt lists five additional things to know about ransomware.

The H-1B One Workforce Grant Program will give up to 30 grants to training organizations to upskill US citizens for "Middle to high-skilled H-1B occupations... including information technology and cyber security" and so "Train a new generation of workers to grow the future workforce." The announcement comes one week before new restrictive visa rules are due to take effect that will greatly reduce the number of foreign workers that will be admitted to the US through the H-1B work visa.