Security News

Migrating and managing Oracle applications and database platforms on Microsoft Azure
2020-09-10 23:00

Data Intensity announced the launch of Safe-Switch, a life-cycle approach to migrating and managing Oracle applications and database platforms on Microsoft Azure. In response to the Oracle and Microsoft Cloud Interoperability Partnership announcement, Safe-Switch was created to help customers accelerate their consumption of heterogenous cloud adoption, with freedom of choice and seamless integration for Oracle and Microsoft workloads.

Microsoft Announces Public Preview of Automatic VM Guest Patching in Azure
2020-09-10 12:01

Microsoft this week announced the public preview of new functionality to automatically deliver security patches to Windows virtual machines in Azure. Called automatic VM guest patching, the feature is meant to improve the update management of Windows VMs to ensure security compliance through the automatic delivery of necessary patches.

Buurst SoftNAS is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
2020-09-01 23:45

Buurst announced the availability of its flagship product, SoftNAS, in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Buurst customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

Four More Bugs Patched in Microsoft’s Azure Sphere IoT Platform
2020-08-25 23:27

Details tied to a pair of remote code execution bugs in Microsoft's IoT security platform called Azure Sphere were released Monday. Public disclosure of all four of the bugs piggyback on six vulnerabilities found in July also impacting Microsoft's Azure Sphere.

Microsoft Patches Code Execution, Privilege Escalation Flaws in Azure Sphere
2020-08-25 14:27

Recently addressed Microsoft Azure Sphere vulnerabilities could lead to the execution of arbitrary code or to elevation of privileges, Cisco Talos' researchers warn. The cloud-based system on a chip platform was designed for Internet of Things security, and is comprised of a hardware platform, Azure Sphere OS, and the Azure Sphere Security Service.

Tech Data expands Cloud Solution Factory with Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure Click-to-Run Solution
2020-08-25 00:30

Tech Data announced that it has expanded its Cloud Solution Factory offering with the addition of a new Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure Click-to-Run Solution, which increases remote workforce productivity while ensuring data and applications can be securely accessed from any location using any device. "As a leader in cloud and next-generation solution aggregation, Tech Data makes cloud adoption simple by significantly reducing cloud configuration and deployment processes so that our channel partners can serve their customers more effectively and with fewer risks."

Azure NetApp Files now available to government agencies in Microsoft Azure
2020-08-04 22:45

NetApp announced the availability of Azure NetApp Files in the government region data centers on Microsoft Azure. This expansion of Azure NetApp Files, one of the only Azure native, high-performance file storage services, offers the TCO, performance, management, and confidence demanded by critical applications for federal, Department of Defense, and state and local agencies that have strict government security and regulatory compliance requirements.

InfluxDB Cloud now available on Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and AWS
2020-07-23 23:30

With this announcement, InfluxDB Cloud is now live on all three major cloud platforms - Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services. InfluxDB Cloud now available on all major cloud platforms.

BitDam Advanced Threat Protection now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
2020-07-22 23:15

BitDam announced the availability of its Advanced Threat Protection in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. "We're so pleased to be available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace to enable end users to open their email with peace of mind."

New Security Capabilities Announced for Microsoft 365, Azure
2020-07-21 15:04

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled several new security capabilities for its Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, including for data security, compliance, and risk management. Microsoft also announced new Microsoft 365 features designed to help organizations address insider risk and code of conduct violations.