Security News > 2021 > March
Baffle announced that its Data Protection Services are now available to enable data de-identification with customer-owned keys for Snowflake Data Cloud. Without any code changes or performance impact on the user experience, Snowflake customers can now leverage Baffle's transparent data protection layer to secure their entire data pipeline as source data is migrated to Snowflake and used for data analytics.
Linksys and Fortinet announced a strategic alliance with the intent to further secure and optimize the performance and management of home networks in today's work from home environment. Together, Fortinet, Linksys, and FIT will offer connectivity and security and unparalleled quality of service to organizations that need to provide seamless and secure connectivity for their employees to efficiently work from home.
Saltworks announced a partnership with Secure Code Warrior to elevate the importance and accessibility of secure code education and skills development. Given the software industry's increased focus on integrating AppSec into DevOps processes, the Secure Code Warrior partnership is a proof point of Saltworks' holistic approach that empowers developers to author error-free code and deliver secure applications from policy to production.
Huawei promised to make any room a data center as it outlined a new, smart modular data center solution for small and edge computing scenarios, including three data center products - FusionModule2000, FusionModule800, and FusionModule500 - designed for different industrial needs. Key to the Smart Modular Data Solution, SmartLi UPS - Huawei's smart lithium battery UPS - helps enterprises of all sizes turn any room into a data center.
The company chose DigiPlex for its exceptionally high standards of physical security at its data centers. ZealiD used independent security certification company Tuvit to audit its facilities.
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Accenture and Ripjar are collaborating with Royal Dutch Shell to further enhance risk screening within its global supply chain using artificial intelligence. Shell is leveraging Accenture's industry experience and risk expertise to configure Ripjar's AI technology for analysis of its supply chain.
iDenfy announced it would be partnering with Wittix moving forward. The relationship allows Wittix, an EMI that operates in the industry of online banking and financial services, to utilize iDenfy's advanced solutions for identity verification.
Britain plans to cut the size of its army and boost spending on drones, robots and a new "Cyber force" under defense plans announced by the government on Monday. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the British Army would shrink from 76,500 soldiers to 72,500 by 2025.
Thales has been selected by the French Ministry of the Interior to deliver several hundred pre-registration kiosks at various border crossing points. France will be equipped with a biometric solution to streamline and secure its air, land and sea border crossings.