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Zoom Bug Could Have Let Uninvited People Join Private Meetings
2020-01-28 04:01

Besides hosting password-protected virtual meetings and webinars, Zoom also allows users to set up a session for non-pre-registered participants who can join an active meeting by entering a unique Meeting ID, without requiring a password or going through the Waiting Rooms. To circumvent such scenarios, Zoom late last year introduced some additional controls under the password settings for meetings and webinars, which according to Check Point, was the result of research on security loophole the security firm responsibly reported to the company in July 2019.

Benefits of blockchain pilot programs for risk management planning
2020-01-28 04:00

Through 2022, 80% of supply chain blockchain initiatives will remain at a proof-of-concept or pilot stage, according to Gartner. "Today, supply chain leaders have now started to treat blockchain as part of a longer-term technology roadmap and risk management planning. We see that many leaders are adopting a broader end-to-end view across their supply chains and map all requirements - from sourcing across manufacturing to the final distribution," Mr. Stevens added.

Security Compass enables CSPs to set up and develop their FedRAMP initiatives
2020-01-28 02:30

Security Compass, a software security company that provides organizations with technology to make software secure, has introduced feature enhancements to SD Elements that enable cloud service providers to set up and develop their Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program continuous compliance initiatives in a coherent and structured way. "Our customers are building innovative, highly effective technology and we are proud to provide the tools to meet FedRAMP compliance standards," said Rohit Sethi, CEO of Security Compass.

Cisco’s first Cybersecurity Co-Innovation Center in Europe opens in Milan
2020-01-28 02:00

Cisco's first Cybersecurity Co-Innovation Center in Europe opened its doors in Milan at the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum. Cisco's first european center for co-innovation in cybersecurity.

Cybraics partners with AVANT to expand reach of its AI-backed threat detection services
2020-01-28 01:30

Cybersecurity and analytics firm Cybraics announced a partnership with AVANT, an IT decision-making platform for next-generation technologies, further expanding the reach of the company's artificial intelligence-backed threat detection services. "We are excited to partner with AVANT to offer our advanced threat detection services throughout their nationwide network of Trusted Advisors," said Nate Grinnell, Vice President of Sales, Cybraics.

Alfresco and Tech Mahindra collaborate on four jointly-developed insurance solutions
2020-01-28 01:00

Alfresco Software, an open source content, process and governance software company, and Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and re-engineering services and solutions, announced collaboration on four jointly-developed, transformative insurance solutions. The collaboration combines Tech Mahindra's insurance expertise and experience in the insurance industry with Alfresco's powerful Digital Business Platform to create solutions for risk management, automated underwriting, a self-learning chatbot, and intelligent claims handling.

SecureLink announces distribution partnership with ShiftLeft for GCC and Egypt
2020-01-28 00:30

SecureLink, a risk advisory firm based in Dubai and part of the StarLink group, the region's "True" Value-Added-Distributor, announced signing a distribution partnership with ShiftLeft for GCC and Egypt. ShiftLeft is the fastest and most accurate application security testing product in the industry.

Cymatic selects security experts for advisory roles
2020-01-28 00:15

Cymatic announced the launch of its advisory board, a community of international security and risk experts providing brand counsel, technical guidance, and market leadership to ensure the success and relevance of the Cymatic next-generation all-in-one web application defense platform. Shaun's extensive security work across financial services, government agencies, academic institutions, and international IT services providers has enabled him to build robust security environments that protect sensitive information and reduce organizational risk.

Sixgill appoints Meira Primes as chief marketing officer
2020-01-28 00:00

Sixgill, a leading threat intelligence company, has appointed Meira Primes, a veteran strategist and marketer, as chief marketing officer. The appointment comes as Sixgill announced it is moving into larger offices to support growth as the company continues to capitalize on increased market recognition and demand for the company's threat intelligence platform.

Remember the Clipper chip? NSA's botched backdoor-for-Feds from 1993 still influences today's encryption debates
2020-01-27 23:32

More than a quarter century after its introduction, the failed rollout of hardware deliberately backdoored by the NSA is still having an impact on the modern encryption debate. Known as Clipper, the encryption chipset developed and championed by the US government only lasted a few years, from 1993 to 1996.