Security News > 2021
Absolute Software announced customers can now autonomously self-heal more of the critical applications they rely on to secure remote access and communication for their distributed workforces. Using Absolute's Application Persistence service, IT and security administrators can help ensure the Netskope Cloud Access Security Broker and Next-Gen Secure Web Gateway - in addition to more than 40 other leading endpoint security agents and productivity tools - remain installed, healthy, and undeletable.
SS8 Networks announced that it deployed its Xcipio mediation and interception platform in one of the largest global CSPs to support their Multi-access Edge Computing infrastructure. For this MEC deployment, Xcipio provides the CSP a cost-effective solution to intercept and filter all lawfully requested data at the edge of their network.
This software upgrade is available at no cost to all Rocket terminal emulation customers, including BlueZone and Passport, as part of the company's commitment to delivering the most feature-rich, configurable and modern host access for mission-critical systems. While many users access these systems through enhanced user interfaces, many daily users, system administrators and power users interact directly with these applications through an emulator that enables access through a PC or mobile device.
Diligent announced the launch of its new Cyber Risk Scorecard powered by SecurityScorecard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings. Diligent's Cyber Risk Scorecard equips board directors and executives with a digital tool set that enables greater transparency and the ability to measure risk, build resilience, and increase organizational safety and security.
QSC announced the availability of the new Professional Tier feature set for Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager remote monitoring and management service. QSC has begun shipping two recently introduced Q-SYS Core processors - the Q-SYS Core Nano, which is a purely network I/O processor, and the Q-SYS Core 8 Flex, which offers network and analog I/O processing.
Zyxel Communications announced the launch of its portfolio of high-performance 10G PON ONT solutions, which includes the PX7511 AX6000 WiFi 6 XGS-PON VoIP Gateway ONT, PM7516 XGS-PON VoIP Bridge ONT with 10G LAN, and PM7010 XGS-PON SFP+ ONT. Zyxel 10G PON ONT solutions enable service providers to break free of the bandwidth limitations of GPON and rapidly monetize their networks through high-ARPU premium-tier residential services and commercial applications. In addition to significantly increasing the connections speeds to standard and prime subscribers by increasing the bandwidth to 10G, Zyxel 10G PON solutions enable service providers to offer higher-priced premium service tiers to subscribers who utilize high-bandwidth applications such as UHD 8K video streaming, AR/VR, IoT, and smart home devices.
Stealthbits unveiled its new Data Privacy Engine that connects user identities with the locations of their personal data to elevate data access governance. "Our new Data Privacy Engine is the first solution to proactively understand how data is connected to identities, enabling near-instantaneous answers to DSARs. This means our customers can address both data security and data privacy simultaneously, which we believe are two sides of the same coin."
GTT Communications announced it has enhanced its portfolio of managed security services. Leveraging Fortinet's next-generation Security Fabric, GTT is now able to deliver more advanced software-defined capabilities, including unified threat prevention, which integrates a range of security features, such as application control, web filtering, antivirus, data loss prevention, and intrusion detection and prevention.
Sequans Communications announced that Thales intends to use Sequans' second generation Monarch 2 and Calliope 2 platforms as a basis for its new generation of Cinterion IoT LTE-M/NB-IoT and Cat 1 modules. Thales has been using Sequans' first generation massive IoT modem technology in its Cinterion IoT modules since 2015 and has shipped them worldwide.
StackPulse announced a $20 million Series A led by GGV Capital. The funds will be used to invest in global growth and to scale engineering hiring to continue enrichment of the StackPulse reliability platform, as the company's customer base of developers and site reliability engineers continues to grow.