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Dutch IT security startup expands its operations center in CPT and hires local talent
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At the start of Covid,…
Will Russia hire tech-savvy prisoners to corporate IT?
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Faced with a brain drain of smart people fleeing the country following its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation is proposing a new strategy to deal with a growing shortage of qualified…
Horizons Partners with Great Height Academy for IT Security Deployment – The Sun Nigeria
By Chinenye Anuforo
Awesome Height Academy has partnered with information and communication technology giant, New Horizons Nigeria, to deploy its first smart home automation devices and a security alarm system.
At the recent…
New Horizons partners with Great Height Academy for IT security deployment – The Sun Nigeria
By Chinenye Anuforo
Awesome Height Academy has partnered with information and communication technology giant, New Horizons Nigeria, to deploy its first smart home automation devices and a security alarm system.
At the recent…
What is phishing email? (and how to prevent it)
Email phishing can be hard to detect, cost your business thousands of dollars and damage your reputation, so how can you protect yourself against these attacks?
What is phishing email? Email phishing is a social engineering attack that…
Tiger Global Leads $10.5M Funding Round in IT Security Startup Securden
Chenai: IT security startup Securden has raised $10.5 million in a funding round led by US private equity investor Tiger Global, its chief executive, Bala Venkatramani, told ET.
Accel and Together Fund were the other participants in the…
teiss – Security Threats – An Expert’s View: Automating IT Security
According to research by ThreatQuotient, more than three-quarters of cybersecurity decision makers believe automation is important. However, many organizations are struggling to move forward with automation, and that was certainly the…
Commissioners approve $2.2 million for IT security overhaul | News
GOSHEN - Funding of more than $2 million for a major overhaul of the Elkhart County government's information…
What is IP spoofing and how to prevent it?
While we appreciate the speed and scope of this digital age, we cannot ignore the growing number of reported cybercrimes. The recent scam that took place on behalf of OCBC, Singapore's second largest bank, where nearly 800 customers…
Trained as an engineer to achieve an “industry-relevant” reboot with studies in public…
New Delhi: Disciplines such as “public health engineering” and “communications and security engineering” may soon join the list of courses offered at engineering colleges across the country.
A committee of experts – which recommended…
Certified Cyber Security Technician (C|CT) | IT Security Technician
The main offers of C|CT:
Solid base coverThe C|CT certification provides full coverage of the core cybersecurity domain with key concepts in each domain combined with hands-on labs and critical thinking challenges producing…
Suspected Data Leak Prompts Restoration Company to Tighten IT Security and Request New Cyberbrand
The Cyber Essentials brand aims to help SMBs have basic cyber defenses in place to protect their systems and operations against common cyberattacks. The mark is valid for two years.
For an SME in the food and beverage sector, this may…
Crestron’s DM NVX AV-over-IP Line Receives IT Security Certifications
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Workplace technology maker Crestron says its DM NVX line of AV-over-IP solutions is now certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) and the US government's Common Criteria, certifying…
NASA warned computer security amid insider threat risk
The vast majority of NASA's computer systems "many of which contain high-value assets or critical infrastructure" are not covered by its current insider threat program, its watchdog has warned, calling for action.
This is because NASA's…
IT Security Specialist – IT-Online
This role must assess the cybersecurity infrastructure and develop strategies and architectures to enable targeted and value-added cyber risk solutions. He is responsible for continuous testing to assess the…
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) | IT Security Technician
The main offers of C|CT:
Solid base coverThe C|CT certification provides full coverage of the core cybersecurity domain with key concepts in each domain combined with hands-on labs and critical thinking challenges producing…
Stop Insider Threats From Former Employees
When it comes time for an employee to leave your organization, you want them to be on good terms.But there are definitely limits to how nice you want people to be after they're gone. Especially when it comes to accessing documents from…
Cyber Asset Management Overflow of IT Security Teams
Enterprise assets being moved to cloud storage puts a strain on IT security management as larger attack surfaces are created to increasingly expose organizations to cyber risk.
The enterprise technology ecosystem is rapidly being reshaped…
Brennan IT’s Security Game Pays Off – Security – Services
Daniel Hayes (Brennan IT)…
SolarWinds will present the latest advances in IT security at GISEC 2022
Dubai, UAE, March 15and2022: SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful and secure IT management software, today announced that it will be attending GISEC Global, March 21-23, 2022, at Dubai World Trade…
A specialist in computer security and Microsoft 365 acquired by the Manchester firm
An IT company with offices in Manchester and Cannock has expanded its presence in Staffordshire.
Northern Quarter-based Linten Technologies has bought Newcastle-under-Lyme-based Prompt PC in a deal that sees the two!-->…
CyberRes boosts IT security by combining in-depth analytics with a threat research network
CyberRes, a business unit of Micro Focus, has announced the availability of CyberRes Galaxy Threat Acceleration Program Basic and Plus (GTAP/GTAP+).
GTAP+ is an intelligence feed specifically designed for use with ArcSight Enterprise…
IT Security in 2022 – What you need to know
We live in the age of computers, with technology playing a bigger role in our lives every year.
With the pandemic acting as a catalyst for increasing digitalisation, 2022 is likely to see more use of technology than ever before – so…
SSS – IT Security Specialists Announce Leadership Changes
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SSS IT Security Specialists Announce Leadership Changes
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Viasat claims a delay on a “cyber event”
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Viasat Inc., an American communications provider, says its satellite internet services in Ukraine and Europe are being disrupted by…
AV-Comparatives’ Computer Security Survey Reveals Webcam Fears and the World’s Most…
Kaspersky has proven to be the most popular desktop security product in the world, followed by Microsoft, Bitdefender and ESET. Kaspersky is also among the top five products on all continents.
Bitdefender is the most popular mobile…
Check Point software provides IT security
The Chart of the Day belongs to the IT security company Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP). I found the stock by first sorting Barchart's All Time High list by most frequent number of new last month's highs then used the Flipchart…
Why the status of IT security is changing within Australian companies
In most organizations, cybersecurity strategies tend to take a technology-driven approach. But with changing expectations and more possibilities arising from new smart technologies, the status of IT security is changing, writes Sash…
Bulwark will present a complete offer of IT security products and services at GISEC 2022
Dubai, February 15, 2022: With an intense focus on boosting the IT security, communications and technology industries in the Middle East region, UAE-based Bulwark Technologies, one of the pioneering value-added…
Human errors cause major IT security problems for small businesses
Candid Wüest recalls the time he worked with a client whose systems were infected with ransomware after an employee fell victim to a phishing attempt. The individual was tricked into downloading and running a…
IT Security Specialist at Datafin Recruitment
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IF you are passionate about Internet security and enjoy the challenge of finding robust solutions to complex problems, your technical expertise as an IT Security Specialist is sought after by a…
DOL IT Security Audit Reveals Gaps
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More than eight months after the Labor Department released a list of cybersecurity best practices for ERISA practitioners, the department's Inspector General released a report that found Labor's IT…
Hackney Council may be forced to answer questions about IT security training after Psya ransomware
A council hit by a cyberattack could be forced to answer questions about the IT and security training it provided to staff when forced to work from home due to the pandemic.
Cybercriminals hit the Hackney Council in October 2020,…
Vodafone Portugal services were interrupted due to a cyberattack
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Vodafone was the target of a network disruption that began on the night of February 7, 2022, following an intentional and malicious…
White Paper: IT Security in Broadcast Environments
Multimedia content in broadcast and streaming environments is extremely valuable. This is especially true for first-run shows and recently released movies. Content and its associated metadata are intellectual property (IP) and create…
MRK Technologies Receives LogRhythm IT Security Innovator Regional Partner of the Year Award
CLEVELAND, February 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than three decades in business, MRK Technologies continues to earn new accolades in the information technology and security industry. Most recently, the IT consulting firm was awarded…
Solving remote work productivity questions once and for all
Digital ink hasn't been short on the merits and demerits of remote working. A seemingly endless wave of worker surveys, scientific studies, expert prognostications and C-suite demands coalesced around one intractable truth - no one seems…
What does an IT security officer do?
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Corporate cybersecurity departments are led by well-trained and highly qualified cybersecurity managers. They lead teams of IT professionals whose job it is to keep the company's!-->!-->…
Two in five IT security managers plan to quit their jobs
According to new research from ThreatConnect, two in five (41%) IT security managers in the UK plan to leave their jobs in the next six months, mainly due to increasing levels of stress.
The researchers said the findings highlight the…
Making IT Security Invisible to Public Sector Employees
According to a Google security expert, governments have reached a turning point in the way they manage their IT security.
Over the past two years, Zero Trust has gone from being a buzzword to a top priority for governments, said Bryce…
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine raise IT security concerns
The past week has seen a flood of notifications regarding Russia's overt and covert efforts to set "their" stage to provide it with a pretext to invade Ukraine again. The realpolitik of Russian efforts and…
SBA faces fraud risks and IT security issues, IG says
The Small Business Administration has been inundated with potentially fraudulent offers for economic aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when increased workloads across the agency have distracted from the issues. computer security,…
Best Computer Security Job of 2022
Information security analyst is the most important job in the new year.
According to US News & World Report's 2022 Best Jobs Rankings, the IT position scored the highest among all job types based on criteria such as 10-year growth…
Neenah schools cancel classes on Tuesday citing ‘computer security situation’
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) — The Neenah Joint School District canceled classes at all of its schools on Tuesday. The FBI is investigating what the school district calls a "computer security situation" that took down its Internet, phone systems…
Security Pro Burnout reports IT security change
Major changes in our world, brought about by the global pandemic, have put a strain on the mental health of IT security professionals.Growing demands from organizations to adapt to a remote mode of working meant that these people had to…
Senior IT security experts less likely to be fired after cybersecurity breaches in 2021
December 20, 2021: According to a recent Kaspersky study, there is a positive trend in how organizations respond to cybersecurity breaches from an HR perspective. In 2021 in the META region, although the number of…
Computer attacks using laser light — ScienceDaily
Computer systems that are physically isolated from the outside world (air gap) can still be attacked. This is demonstrated by IT security experts from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the LaserShark project. They show that…
Top 10 IT Security Titles of 2021 — Redmondmag.com
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Top 10 IT security titles of 2021: The vulnerabilities we're worried about
Let's take a look back at our year of vulnerability exposures, reactionary patches, and losing sleep over the…
Jessica Bartley promoted to vice president
CHICAGO, December 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) today announced the promotion of Jessica Bartley to the Vice President – IT Security and Chief Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), effective January…
IT Security Startup Aiden Achieves 5x ARR in Less Than 12 Months with Launch of Intelligent Endpoint…
PLANO, TX, December 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2021 brought massive cyberattacks and business disruptions that left IT managers feeling additional pressure, the team at Aid brought a unique solution to the market. Aiden's intelligent…
Cross Hydraulics strengthens its IT security infrastructure with Barracuda
When Cross Hydraulics, one of Australia's leading suppliers of imported hydraulic and electrical equipment, needed strengthen its IT security infrastructure in partnership with Barracuda. It now has a complete security and archiving…
Train for your CISSP credential and start a career in IT security for just $29
Web threats are everywhere. It's no wonder, then, that certified information systems security professionals are in such demand. It is, in fact, one of the most important credentials you can get right now. And now you can practice for…
What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Article by Gigamon Country Manager for A/NZ George Tsoukas.
Everyone has heard of IT, but what is OT? It is synonymous with operational technology and plays an important role in a wide range of businesses and industries around the…
5 IT security policy best practices
Computer security policies are to companies what rules are to children. At first they force you to back down and complain, but as you get older you begin to appreciate their importance.
When done correctly, security policies…
A Survey of IT Security and Identity Professionals
Over the past two years, the world has seen a significant shift in the number of people working and transacting business online. The digital identities used to log in remote workers have…
A detailed report to guide IT security teams on upcoming cyber threat trends – Manila Bulletin
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Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, recently released the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, which shows how the gravitational pull of the ransomware black hole draws in other cyber threats to form a massive,…
How the IT Security Industry Benefits from Gender Diversity
Rasha Rajeh, Channel Account Manager, Middle East at Infoblox, discusses the role of female executives in IT security.
Rasha Rajeh, Channel Account Manager, Middle East at Infoblox
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How to Reduce Burnout in IT Security Teams
Key points to remember
Burnout is not a self-care issue
The expectation of working 24/7/365 is unsustainable
Tools do not solve a human element problem; they can make things…
Bridging the gap between IT, security and developers
Scott McKinnon, Principal Security Architect at VMware EMEA, explains how the gap between…
The best upgrade to the Pixel 6 Tensor chip isn’t speed. It’s security
Google's new flagship The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones have received solid reviews so far, thanks in part to the custom Tensor processor inside. Google designed the "system-on-chip" in-house, giving it a speed and efficiency advantage…
The growing imperative for SMBs to strengthen their IT security
A Cyber Security Magazine study found that 43% of all data breaches involve small and medium-sized businesses. (Photo: Gorodenkoff Productions OU/Adobe Stock)
The ever-increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks is becoming…
“Secure Society” IT Security Professionals in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Mikko Hypponen, Director of Research, F-Secure. Photo by Devin Armstrong.
The role of information security professionals has become essential as the world enters the second…
Russia acts in Nicaraguan computer security
According to an agreement approved by the National Assembly of Nicaragua on September 7, 2021, Russia will help Nicaragua to "prevent, detect and put an end to computer incidents, as well as to investigate crimes and criminal cases…
Majority of IT security professionals find patches too complex
According to a new report from Ivanti, an overwhelming majority - 71% - of IT and security professionals find patching to be too complex, tedious and time-consuming.
In fact, 57% of respondents said working remotely has increased the…
One in three IT security managers do not have a formal cybersecurity incident response plan
Regardless of industry, information security incidents have become a more targeted threat to businesses, increasing in quantity and effectiveness, according to GetApp's 2021 Data Security Report.
Of all the security incidents…
IT security and cybersecurity: what is the difference?
Information technology and cybersecurity share common goals of protecting people, devices, and data, but focus on different issues and take a very…
Lessons for Conducting a Computer Security Risk Assessment
As part of their security strategy, organizations should continuously assess the risks within their IT function and technology infrastructure. Vincenzo Casillo, principal at Cedar Management Consulting, explains how an IT risk assessment…
North American Dental Group appoints new CFO and IT security team
PITTSBURGH, September 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Dental Group (NADG), a leading dental assisting organization, has promoted Stephen's Castles as its next CFO. The castles replace Jonathan Walkerwho earlier this month was…
Virginia needs more IT security personnel to defend against cyberattacks, new report says
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Service was restored to state agencies after another network outage Thursday, but a new report finds more resources are needed to prevent future issues, especially cyberattacks.
On Friday, the Virginia…
[Ebook] The Guide to Accelerating Response Time for Lean IT Security Teams
Most cybersecurity today involves a lot more planning and a lot less reaction than in the past. Security teams spend most of their time preparing their organizations' defenses and performing operational work. Even so, teams often need to…
Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai victim of a “computer security incident”
The Dubai branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital suffered a "computer security incident" which affected its servers.
The trust confirmed it was carrying out an "urgent and thorough" investigation to determine the cause of the incident.…
Cloud and IT security continue to reshape the MSP business model
Managed service providers continue to push decisively towards cloud, security services and recurring revenue.
Datto Holding Corp.'s annual State of the MSP Global Report. highlights key trends related to the MSP business model.…
Cybersecurity Risk: The Number of Employees Circumventing IT Security May Surprise You
The findings detail a complex security balance between IT teams and users; especially in the era of remote work and large-scale virtual collaboration.
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Last month, cybersecurity…
They led IT security at Blackstone and Dropbox. Now they have a $165 million fund to support the…
SYN Ventures founders Patrick Heim (left) and Jay Leek (right) put their CISO expertise to work ... security startup investment.
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When JJ Guy, once a founding team…
Only seven percent of IT security officers report directly to the CEO
New research from SOC specialist LogRhythm reveals that only 7% of security leaders report to the CEO, and only 37% say they or someone in their security function reports to the board.…
IT security firm COO accused of cyberattack on Georgia medical center
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The chief operating officer of a computer security firm has been indicted for a financially motivated cyberattack…
Stefanini bets big on the IT security market with Bucharest Center
Brazilian IT integrator Stefanini has launched a cybersecurity center in Romania's capital, Bucharest, with the apparent aim of capitalizing on the rise of outsourced IT security services in the age of remote working.…
Companies are looking for IT security resellers with technical know-how
Vendors can offer managed services to meet customer cyber defense needs.
Elena Zykova
The COVID-19 crisis has forced companies to rethink their business operations and priorities. Many companies have moved their employees to…
Remote work, financial constraints major IT security challenges for companies in 2021: Kaspersky
The shift to working from home and financial constraints, along with a growing cyber threat landscape, will impact the day-to-day role of cybersecurity professionals in 2021, according to Kaspersky. “Understanding the challenges but also…
The Importance of Having an IT Security Policy in Place – Media, Telecom, IT, Entertainment
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Organizations need well-designed IT security policies to ensure the success of their cybersecurity strategies and efforts. The absence…
Responding to IT Security Issues in a Post-COVID-19 World
To address this issue, healthcare providers are exploring access management tools such as multi-factor authentication or requiring two pieces of evidence to log in. This mechanism can help better protect people who access data through…
Why IT Security Will Be a Major Business Concern Over the Next Decade
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Over the past few months, a massive change in work dynamics has fueled an increase in a type of infection that isn't constantly in the news…
IT security professions in figures: 12 statistics
Security roles — whether in data, information, network, systems or cloud — are listed as “hard to fill” positions in Robert Half Technology's 2019 salary guide.
You've heard that one before. But scroll down to the report's national average…
How to Write a Computer Security Engineer Job Ad
Whatever the role, good communication regarding the duties and expectations of a security professional is key to that person's success. This communication starts with a solid and detailed job description. It…