Security News

51% say automation will result in job loss for IT security pros
2020-02-11 14:00

For IT security professionals, automation is reducing stress levels in the short term but threatening job security in the future. At the same time, 51% of respondents believe that automation will cut the headcount in the security department, up from 30% in last year's study.

Leidos Buys L3Harris Security and Automation Business for $1 Billion
2020-02-05 16:15

Reston, VA-based Leidos Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to buy the airport security and automation businesses from UK-based L3Harris for $1 billion in cash. "The agreement provides a stable path forward for the Security & Detection Systems and MacDonald Humfrey Automation businesses, while enabling L3Harris to focus its resources on core technologies," said William Brown, chairman and CEO at L3Harris.

Automation is advancing faster than the enterprise knowledge required to support it
2020-02-04 05:00

Automation is transforming the enterprise around the globe, directly impacting the bottom line as a result of improved productivity and efficiency, according to UiPath. Automation's impact on the workplace is not well understood and cannot be ignored: automation raises concerns about the impact on jobs, skills, wages, and the nature of work itself.

A look at cybersecurity for rail systems, building automation and the future of critical infrastructure
2020-01-20 08:24

Some of the markets we are planning to expand into are rail transport and Building Automation Systems markets. Starting only one or two years ago, we saw the entire industry kind of look around and say "Safety is job one, and cybersecurity is essential to safety. Oh rats!" And we saw a lot of operators start looking seriously at cybersecurity.

How AI, ML, and automation can improve cybersecurity protection
2020-01-10 19:03

Scott Matteson: How do AI and ML improve cybersecurity measures? Anish Joshi: Since AI and ML are not only used in cybersecurity but also in cybercrime, the bad guys use them to better profile their victims and accelerate attacks.

Rockwell Automation to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Avnet
2020-01-09 13:46

Rockwell Automation on Wednesday announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Israel-based cybersecurity solutions provider Avnet Data Security in an effort to expand its cybersecurity expertise. Founded in 1995, Avnet provides a wide range of services and solutions for IT and OT environments, including penetration testing, assessments, training, and network and security products.

Rockwell Automation to acquire Avnet to deliver IT/OT cybersecurity services globally
2020-01-09 00:15

Rockwell Automation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. Avnet offers a full set of IT/OT cyber services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network & security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.

Reach the next frontier of security automation while maintaining visibility and control
2019-12-19 07:00

As the technologies we rely on continue to evolve, they are growing at a rate that outpaces our ability to protect them. This increasing risk potential necessitates a change in approach and the...

Pivot3 enhances its Acuity software with new AI and automation features
2019-12-13 02:15

Pivot3, a leading provider of intelligent infrastructure solutions, announced the addition of new artificial intelligence (AI) and automation features to its Acuity software to address the data...

Cisco Talos Releases Open Source Dependency Build Automation Tool
2019-12-05 14:35

Cisco Talos this week released a new tool designed to make it easier to create complex applications that have lengthy dependency chains. Called Mussels, the cross-platform, general-purpose...