Security News > 2020 > October
Ethernity Networks announced it has developed a solution that both aggregates 5G traffic and provides virtual routing directly within the 5G Distributed Unit. Ethernity's solution eliminates the need for a CSR by integrating the virtual routing software with the FPGA SmartNIC within the DU server.
IBM and R3 announced a new collaboration to formally expand choice for clients scaling blockchain technology while delivering their highest levels of performance, compliance and data privacy. As part of the collaboration, R3 announced a new open beta program to bring R3's enterprise blockchain platform, Corda Enterprise, to IBM LinuxONE next month across the hybrid cloud-both on-premises and the IBM Cloud-delivered via IBM Cloud Hyper Protect Services.
Inventec, ASOCS, Affirmed Networks and Wave-in Communication announced the launch of the first fully-virtualized 5G standalone network used in commercial industrial manufacturing. "The 5G network installed at Inventec Taoyuan is only the first stage of a 5G private network application in our smart factory project leading towards Industry 4.0," says Dr. Albert Chen, Inventec SVP and project lead. "Our goal is to significantly improve our factory efficiency and reduce manpower by implementing AI-based AOI in the assembly line. Previously, due to the network limitations, production machines were connected to a local computer to perform AI functions."
The FBI and the US government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Thursday issued a joint warning that a Kremlin hacking crew is probing or breaking into systems belonging to the US government and aviation industry. The joint advisory states that the team, known as Energetic Bear among other monikers, has been specifically going after US state, local, territorial, and tribal government networks, as well as aviation, since at least September 2020.
IBM announced new services, partnerships and capabilities designed to help clients accelerate their hybrid cloud journeys and deploy and run SAP software workloads wherever they choose - from the IBM public cloud to on-premises. Global clients across industries are choosing to run their SAP software workloads on IBM Cloud, including Peruvian construction company Cementos Pacasmayo, Coca-Cola European Partners, the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue, and Italian fashion footwear retailer Primadonna Collection.
This new round of funding will enable Arctic Wolf to accelerate the introduction of new security operations offerings, address new markets, and further cement its leadership position in the security operations and managed detection and response markets. Using the cloud-native Arctic Wolf Platform, Arctic Wolf provides security operations as a concierge service.
The company will use the funds to expand its engineering team and scale its sales and marketing operations. Sym's platform addresses a critical security gap for fast-moving engineering teams by delivering a security workflow platform that enables developers to incorporate security, privacy, and governance controls into their software development workspace and process.
Deep Instinct announced that Heather Bellini will join as CFO. Bellini was formerly a managing director and partner at Goldman Sachs, leading its Technology Research Group as well as an equity research analyst covering the software sector and select Internet-related companies. "Heather established a phenomenal track record at Goldman Sachs, is highly regarded and well known and joins us as we're on a strong path to becoming the most comprehensive, integrated and innovative deep neural network cybersecurity company in the world," said Guy Caspi, CEO and co-founder of Deep Instinct.
Absolute announced the appointment of Steven Gatoff as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2020. Steven brings to Absolute over 25 years of financial expertise and leadership, and a distinctive track record of driving value creation for software companies, in both large public companies and earlier-stage, hyper-growth environments.
Some of the world's largest Internet firms have taken steps to crack down on disinformation spread by QAnon conspiracy theorists and the hate-filled anonymous message board 8chan. According to a California-based security researcher, those seeking to de-platform these communities may have overlooked a simple legal solution to that end: Both the Nevada-based web hosting company owned by 8chan's current figurehead and the California firm that provides its sole connection to the Internet are defunct businesses in the eyes of their respective state regulators.