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on Internet security by Byron Acohido
News alert: NetWitness launches 12.3 update to deliver visibility across the entire enterprise

News alert: NetWitness launches 12.3 update to deliver visibility across the entire enterprise

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Bedford, Mass., Oct. 17, 2023 — NetWitness, a globally trusted provider of cybersecurity software and services, has today announced the 12.3 release of its award-winning NetWitness Intelligent Threat Detection and Response Platform. The ...
DEEP TECH NEWS: How ‘attribute-based encryption’ preserves privacy at a fined-grained level

DEEP TECH NEWS: How ‘attribute-based encryption’ preserves privacy at a fined-grained level

The ubiquity of smart surveillance systems has contributed greatly to public safety. Related: Monetizing data lakes Image capture devices embedded far and wide in public spaces help deter crime as well as ...
SHARED INTEL Q&A: Everything the Cisco-Splunk merger tells us about the rise of SIEMs

SHARED INTEL Q&A: Everything the Cisco-Splunk merger tells us about the rise of SIEMs

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Cisco’s recent move to acquire SIEM stalwart Splunk for a cool $28 billion aligns with the rising urgency among companies in all sectors to better protect data — even as cyber threats ...
GUEST ESSAY:  A primer on best practices for automating supply chain cybersecurity

GUEST ESSAY: A primer on best practices for automating supply chain cybersecurity

Supply chain security grows more crucial daily as cybercriminals attempt to disrupt distribution and transportation. In response, industry professionals must automate their cybersecurity tools to stay ahead. Why so? The 2020 SolarWinds ...
News alert: Nerds On Site develops ‘SME Edge’ solution for small- and mid-sized enterprises

News alert: Nerds On Site develops ‘SME Edge’ solution for small- and mid-sized enterprises

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Toronto, Ontario – October 12, 2023 – Nerds On Site Inc. (CSE: NERD), a cybersecurity and mobile IT solutions company servicing the small and medium enterprise (SME) marketplace in Canada and the U.S., ...
News alert: Study finds law firms targeted — ALSO Cloud UK urges them to shore up cyber hygiene

News alert: Study finds law firms targeted — ALSO Cloud UK urges them to shore up cyber hygiene

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Emmen, Switzerland, Oct. 11, 2023 — Recent research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found UK law firms are increasingly appealing targets for cybercriminals interested in stealing and exploiting client ...
GUEST ESSAY: How tech tricks used by Amazon, Netflix aid Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion

GUEST ESSAY: How tech tricks used by Amazon, Netflix aid Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion

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As tragic as it is, we are in a space where video has become a crucial asset in wartime. Related: Apple tool used as warfare weapon Ukraine’s defense against Russian invaders has ...
News alert: Georgia State receives a $10 million grant to research AI, robotics and edge computing

News alert: Georgia State receives a $10 million grant to research AI, robotics and edge computing

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Atlanta, GA, Oct. 9, 2023 —  Jonathan Shihao Ji, a computer science professor at Georgia State University, has received a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) to address critical ...
How 'clean code' reinforces DevOps, CI/CD by Byron Acohido

Black Hat Fireside Chat: Why using ‘Clean Code’ is paramount in speedy software development

Clean Code’ is a simple concept rooted in common sense. This software writing principle cropped up some 50 years ago and might seem quaint in today’s era of speedy software development. Related: ...
News alert: Kovrr report reveals exposure and cost of material cyber threats — across industries

News alert: Kovrr report reveals exposure and cost of material cyber threats — across industries

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Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 5, 2023 —  Kovrr, the leading global provider of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) solutions, announces the release of its new Fortune 1000 Cyber Risk Report, shedding light on ...