Security News

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...

Data security and automation top IT projects for 2020, AI not a priority
2019-11-25 05:00

Data security and automation are the top IT projects for 2020, while artificial intelligence projects are not in the top 10 for IT professionals, according to Netwrix. The online survey asked 1045...

Security Automation Firm ZecOps Raises $10 Million in Seed Funding
2019-11-20 21:38

ZecOps, a San Francisco-based threat detection and security automation company, announced this week that it has secured a total of $10.2 million through a seed funding round. read more

'State of the Firewall' Report: Automation Key to Preventing Costly Misconfigurations
2019-11-13 14:34

Firewall Maintenance Needs Automation to Prevent Misconfiguration read more