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2020 cybersecurity risks: Insecure security tools, supply chains, abandonware
2020-03-23 05:00

During 2019 a SafeBreach research team discovered major vulnerabilities in widely used security products that were written and tested by reputable cybersecurity companies. Product What can happen Underlying flaws Trend Micro Maximum Security 2019 and 2020 DLL Search-Order Hijacking Signed Execution Whitelisting Bypass Uncontrolled search path, no digital certificate validation against the binary.

AI efforts are maturing from prototype to production, but obstacles remain
2020-03-23 04:30

More than half of enterprises are in the "Mature" phase of AI adoption - defined by those currently using AI for analysis or in production - while about one third are evaluating AI, and 15% report not doing anything with AI, an O'Reilly survey reveals. Currently, just one-fifth of respondent organizations report having formal data governance processes and/or tools to support and complement their AI projects, similar to findings uncovered in the survey.

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Censinet offers new products to advance third-party risk management in healthcare
2020-03-23 03:30

Censinet, the leading collaborative risk network for healthcare organizations, announced new products and capabilities across three strategic areas - Continuous Monitoring, Controls Validation, and Vendor Lifecycle Workflows. "Healthcare organizations demand faster, higher-quality and more complete risk assessments across their supply chain. It drives our vision of 'taking the risk out of healthcare' and delivering unique capabilities such as One-Click Assessments™," said Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet.

NCI Empower: Accelerating AI adoption in the public sector
2020-03-23 03:00

NCI Information Systems, a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, announced the launch of the NCI Empower platform to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption in the public sector. "Our philosophy has always been that by Scaling Humans with Artificial Intelligence, or Shai, a workforce can be empowered to reach their full human potential," said Paul A. Dillahay, president and CEO of NCI. "Today, we are excited to take that philosophy one step further with the announcement of our NCI Empower platform."

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Kangaroo unveils Privacy Camera, integrates home security with personal security
2020-03-23 02:30

Kangaroo, the leader in accessible, customizable home security technology, launches Privacy Camera, an indoor home security camera engineered to protect a user's home and privacy. "True home security involves much more than just protecting a physical space, it's about safeguarding the people within it, as well" said Maximus Yaney, co-founder and CEO of Kangaroo.

User Survey 2020 Report Shows Rapid Growth In Apache Pulsar Adoption
2020-03-23 02:10

For the first time ever, the Apache Pulsar PMC team is publishing a user survey report. The 2020 Apache Pulsar User Survey Report reveals Pulsar's accelerating rate of global adoption, details how organizations are leveraging Pulsar to build real-time streaming applications, and highlights key features on Pulsar's product roadmap.

MediaPRO and BSI offer personalized privacy awareness and regulation specific training programs
2020-03-23 00:30

MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, has announced a new partnership with BSI, the international business improvement company. The new alliance will enable BSI to offer its clients personalized privacy awareness and regulation specific training programs that can be tailored to their risk management priorities.

Nemko Group acquires System Sikkerhet to offer comprehensive compliance solutions
2020-03-23 00:00

Nemko Group announced the acquisition of System Sikkerhet, a leading provider of assessment and consultancy services within the fields of information technology and cybersecurity. By acquiring a well-respected security certification solutions provider, Nemko will continue to fulfill the growing need for prompt and cost-effective solutions.

Week in review: COVID-19-related threats, cybersecurity implications of working remotely
2020-03-22 10:50

Exploring the risky behavior of IT security professionalsAlmost 65% of the nearly 300 international cybersecurity professionals canvased by Gurucul at RSA Conference 2020 said they access documents that have nothing to do with their jobs. Increase web application security without causing any user disruptionIn this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2020, Jason A. Hollander, CEO, and Paul B. Storm, President at Cymatic, talk about how their platform builds a defensible barrier around the user, so web-based threats can be stopped at the source.

Mozilla to Remove Support for FTP in Firefox
2020-03-21 13:46

Mozilla is getting ready to remove support for the File Transfer Protocol from the Firefox web browser due to security concerns. The Internet giant aims to completely remove support for FTP in Chrome 82.