This week, Identiv, Inc., announced the availability of Hirsch Velocity Software with Contact Tracing. Hirsch launched this free feature to support worldwide office re-openings.  For privacy-minded companies and individuals, the idea of contact tracing raises concerns. Few would argue that contact tracing is not an effective tool for stemming the […]

Privacy and Contact Tracing in the Workplace

As the world prepares to reopen after a months-long shutdown as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, physical access security companies, along with others, are working hard to find innovative solutions to help their customers get back to work. From knowing when to allow employees back into the worksite to […]

6 Physical Access Security Tips for Returning to the Workplace

By William Leichter, VP Product Management, Virsec As the fastest-growing malware threat, ransomware attacks are trending high in the news, targeting organizations and users of all types. Now, with the current COVID-19 pandemic stretching governments, healthcare systems and essential businesses thin, new research from Microsoft shows that ransomware attackers are actively making the […]

How to Ensure Your Company is Protected from Ransomware Attacks ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2020 – Black Hat, the world’s leading producer of information security events, today announces details for its virtual event, taking place August 1st -6th. Black Hat USA virtual will offer a robust lineup of content including nearly 80 Trainings, 90 Briefings, community and sponsored programming, a virtual […]

Black Hat USA Announces Briefings, Pricing, and Programs for 2020 ...

By Dirk Schrader, Cyber Resilience Architect, Greenbone Networks The coronavirus pandemic has lead to a new wave of cybercrime with hackers taking advantage of the chaos caused by the disease. They have masqueraded as WHO, sending fraudulent messages via WhatsApp and email in phishing attacks and Google is reportedly blocking […]

5 Tips to Make Your Business Resistant to Cyberattacks During ...

For me, when choosing a technical book to read, the author’s credentials carry significant weight. I usually spend some time researching their previous publications and work history. I want to know they are an expert in the field, or at least have sufficient knowledge to warrant considering their ideas and […]

Book Review: Building an Effective Cybersecurity Program

There is no doubt that it would have been naive, even foolish, to put any stock in the early suggestions from the cyber threat actor community that the COVID-19 pandemic was not going to be exploited. First of all, it’s not like cybercriminals all belong to a union that can […]

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Smishing

Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), considers security and authentication holography and new developments to protect brands and sales. Innovative developments in materials and advanced processes together with new applications, ensure commercial holography continues to feature in the frontline fight against counterfeiting, identity theft and brand […]

HOLOGRAPHY SECURES BRAND AND PROFITS

By Jason Bonoan, Global Product Marketing Manager, Seagate Technology In 2018, the global datasphere netted out at 33 zettabytes and was hypothesized to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, according to IDC. Our connection and reliance on data is growing exponentially, fueled by the maturation of cognitive systems—such as machine learning, […]

Modernizing and Securing Smart City Infrastructure Using Real-Time Data

Scammers Create a Record-Breaking 25,000 Phishing Pages in a Single Day; SaaS, Telecoms, Finance Industries Most Targeted by Scammers Bolster, a deep learning-powered fraud prevention company protecting the world’s leading brands from counterfeit activity, today released its Q1 2020 State of Phishing and Online Fraud Report: COVID Edition. Each quarter, […]

Q1 2020 State of Phishing and Online Fraud Report: COVID ...

Secure remote workforce, cyber and cloud cyber visibility assessments along with tiered service offerings ensure overtaxed network infrastructures continue to be secure SAN JOSE, Calif.— May 13, 2020 — In direct response to expanding remote work operations, today RedSeal (www.redseal.net) announced five new services to help enterprises establish safe and secure […]

RedSeal Launches Five New Services to Measurably Reduce Cyber Risk ...

Majority of security teams lacked preparation for coronavirus impacts and faced COVID-19-related attacks Tripwire, Inc., a global cybersecurity solutions provider protecting the world’s leading organizations, today announced results of research examining how organizations are managing the impact of COVID-19 on cybersecurity, as well as the consequences of working from home. […]

345 IT Security Pros Report on COVID-19 Cybersecurity Impact