Security News > 2021

Discover announced Discover Identity Theft Protection, a fee-based identity theft protection product that provides individuals with credit and identity monitoring, alerts and fraud resolution services, is available to all U.S. consumers. This expansion comes as identity theft reports more than doubled nationwide from 2019 to 2020, according to the consumer watchdog Federal Trade Commission.

To address this shift, VMware is announcing VMware Anywhere Workspace, a solution designed to help companies deliver better and more secure experiences to their employees no matter where they are in the world. VMware Anywhere Workspace empowers today's anywhere workforce by removing the friction that can exist between IT systems and employees.

Merlin Cyber launched Constellation GovCloud, a managed service that is designed to accelerate Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization for software-as-a-service companies. The managed service enables SaaS companies to achieve FedRAMP Authority to Operate more quickly and cost-effectively, empowering them to pursue a $200B Public Sector IT market.

Zerto announced the availability of Zerto Backup for SaaS powered by Keepit, a cloud backup and recovery solution designed to manage and protect cloud SaaS data covering some of the most widely-used SaaS solutions, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Google Workspace. Zerto Backup for SaaS architecture runs on a secure private infrastructure offering data immutability, compliance, and guaranteeing data availability.

DataLocker announced the release of two new suites, the SafeConsole Professional Suite and the SafeConsole Enterprise Suite. The new suites add key endpoint security and enterprise support features to a single purchase, and at a substantial savings to customers.

ADTRAN announced its Internet of Things Gateway based on LoRaWAN technology. This micro-sized, Bluetooth-enabled gateway will enable LoRaWAN network operators, service providers, VARs and solution integrators to easily add support for growing enterprise IoT initiatives to their service portfolios and generate new revenue opportunities.

What is needed are solutions that provide device-level security that addresses all the technical, IP, supply chain and business process challenges manufacturers face without the need for them to become experts in cryptography and complex hardware security technologies themselves, say experts at Sequitur Labs. "IoT device developers need to ensure their products are protected from attacks, safe and secure through the manufacturing process, and able to be managed securely throughout the life of the product," said Philip Attfield, Co-founder and CEO, Sequitur Labs.

Storj announced a new multi-tenant, S3-compatible gateway that enables developers to easily take advantage of the unsurpassed privacy and security benefits of Storj DCS. The new Storj DCS product replaces the company's Tardigrade offering and delivers a new onboarding experience, lower pricing, and added features so developers can start building on the decentralized cloud with ease. The update also includes new features like multi-part upload that improve performance when storing large objects on Storj DCS. "Developers love the simplicity of the cloud but are increasingly finding themselves conflicted with the privacy and security shortcomings of centralized cloud storage providers," says Ben Golub, Storj Executive Chairman and CEO. "New technologies and approaches like decentralization and the Storj DCS multi-tenant gateway mean developers can have better ownership and control of their data at a lower cost and without any extra effort, so they can build more secure and private applications."

The Car Connectivity Consortium announced that its Digital Key Release 3.0 specification - which adds Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra Wideband wireless connectivity technologies to enable compatible mobile devices with passive keyless access and engine start - is planned for completion by the middle of 2021. "We are creating a world where our mobile devices become true digital keys for our vehicles, bringing a new level of convenience and accessibility for users," said Daniel Knobloch, president, CCC. "Our Digital Key Release 3.0 will allow users to leave their mobile device in their bag or pocket when unlocking or starting their vehicle."

Red Balloon Security announced an expanded and customizable set of offerings for critical infrastructure and a range of industries - including energy, industrial control systems, building management systems, automotive, and telecommunications. Red Balloon Security is launching a portfolio of solutions combining its expertise with its advanced suite of technologies for embedded devices.