Transport Layer Security

Sophos Firewall Advancements Boost Network Performance and Flexibility

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

OXFORD, United Kingdom, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today introduced a new version of Sophos Firewall with Xstream software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) capabilities and best-in-class virtual private network (VPN) enhancements that significantly boost network performance and flexibility.

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  • OXFORD, United Kingdom, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today introduced a new version of Sophos Firewall with Xstream software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) capabilities and best-in-class virtual private network (VPN) enhancements that significantly boost network performance and flexibility.
  • Sophos Firewall is available for immediate purchase exclusively through Sophosglobal channel of partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
  • The newly enhanced Sophos Firewall delivers unrivaled functionality with industry-best performance, said Alan Steady, director of professional services at Firewalls.com .
  • Together, this new Sophos Firewall release and the XGS Series hardware deliver extreme, unmatched performance, saidVishvas Chitale, director at the Chitale Group .

Cybirb: Introducing Security for Web3 Space

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Mumbai, India--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2022) - Cybirb, powered by Avalance - a leading cybersecurity firm, announced steps to secure the web3 space.

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  • Mumbai, India--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2022) - Cybirb, powered by Avalance - a leading cybersecurity firm, announced steps to secure the web3 space.
  • Advancing this development, Transport Layer Security (TLS) was the second iteration of the security protocol for Web 2.0.
  • This explains the significant increase of more than 10 times in the investment of web3 security companies.
  • The present Web3.0 security companies and projects are the equivalents of early code-scanning and application security testing tools developed for Web1.0 and Web2.0 applications.

WatchGuard Threat Lab Reports Endpoint Malware and Ransomware Volume Already Exceeded 2020 Totals by End of Q3 2021

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The data indicates that while total perimeter malware detection volume decreased from the highs reached in the previous quarter , endpoint malware detections have already surpassed the total volume seen in 2020 (with Q4 2021 data yet to be reported).

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  • The data indicates that while total perimeter malware detection volume decreased from the highs reached in the previous quarter , endpoint malware detections have already surpassed the total volume seen in 2020 (with Q4 2021 data yet to be reported).
  • Ransomware, Ransomware, Ransomware After a steep decline in 2020, ransomware attacks reached 105% of 2020 volume by the end of September (as WatchGuard predicted at the end of the prior quarter) and are on pace to reach 150% once the full year of 2021 data is analyzed.
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Accelerated Digital Transformation Driving Rapid Adoption of Secure Internet Protocols, But Falling Short in Adoption of Stronger Key Algorithms

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Driven by the acceleration of digital transformation and cloud migration during the pandemic, the analysis shows that in many ways, the internet is becoming more secure.

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  • Driven by the acceleration of digital transformation and cloud migration during the pandemic, the analysis shows that in many ways, the internet is becoming more secure.
  • 72% of sites now actively redirect traffic to use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)a 15% increase since March 2020.
  • RSA continues to be preferred in digital signature algorithms, with 50.47% of sites using it.
  • Of the three categories of key generation algorithms commonly used for asymmetric encryption RSA, DSA and ECDSA ECDSA is the most secure due to the computational complexity.

Sophos Named Security Vendor of the Year

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced it has been named Security Vendor of the Year by Channel Partner Insight .

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced it has been named Security Vendor of the Year by Channel Partner Insight .
  • Sophos is even more relentless in helping organizations of all sizes fight back.
  • Built upon the industrys richest data set in Sophos data lake, the ecosystem underpins and correlates actionable insights from Sophos solutions and services as well as threat intelligence from SophosLabs , SophosAI and Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) .
  • New to Sophos portfolio is Sophos XDR , the industrys only extended detection and response (XDR) solution that synchronizes native endpoint, server, firewall, email, and cloud security.

The Worldwide Public Key Infrastructure Industry is Expected to Reach $10.5 Billion by 2027

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Global Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Market size is expected to reach $10.5 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 18.4% CAGR during the forecast period.

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  • The Global Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Market size is expected to reach $10.5 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 18.4% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Public key infrastructure refers to a security technology structure of encryption and cybersecurity, which assists in securing the communication between the client and the server.
  • A public key needs to be accompanied by a private key, which is owned by a trusted party, in order to communicate on a website.
  • There are many companies that are increasingly adopting the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate, which utilizes public key infrastructure for authentication and encryption.

Global Public Key Infrastructure Market (2021 to 2027) - by Component, Deployment Type, Enterprise Size, End-user and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

a private key and a public key.

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  • a private key and a public key.
  • A public key needs to be accompanied by a private key, which is owned by a trusted party, in order to communicate on a website.
  • There are many companies that are increasingly adopting the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate, which utilizes public key infrastructure for authentication and encryption.
  • The trust hierarchy while issuing digital certificates involves numerous entities like intermediate certificate authorities, root certificate authorities, and issuing certificate authorities.

Shooter Detection Systems to Showcase Gunshot Detection at ISC East

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Monday, October 18, 2021

ROWLEY, Mass., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company, will return to the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC East) at the Javits Center in New York City November 17-18, 2021.

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  • ROWLEY, Mass., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company, will return to the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC East) at the Javits Center in New York City November 17-18, 2021.
  • SDS will highlight developments in their Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System, including new enterprise-level software enhancements and Guardian Wireless, the Patent Pending wireless/battery-powered gunshot detection sensor and the latest innovation to join the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection line of products.
  • Guardian Wireless sensors mirror the proven acoustic and infrared gunshot detection features of the company's flagship Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection Power over Ethernet (PoE) sensors, with the addition of a primary lithium battery pack.
  • With over seven years of experience in the development and delivery of gunshot detection systems to commercial customers, Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM) company, is a leading provider of patented gunshot detection solutions for schools, government buildings, transportation hubs, entertainment facilities and businesses of various sizes.

New Canon Laser Printers Deliver Ease of Use, Cloud Connectivity and Enhanced Security Features for Hybrid Workplaces

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Friday, October 8, 2021

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As working from home and hybrid work styles have become more common, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces three new imageCLASS black-and-white laser printers to help enhance productivity for small businesses and home office workers. These models include new features to help meet the latest market needs for ease of use, workflow efficiency, and security features.

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  • These models include new features to help meet the latest market needs for ease of use, workflow efficiency, and security features.
  • Cloud Connect (Scan and Print)*:The MF455dw allows cloud-based printing and scanning directly from the printer's 5-inch color touch screen.
  • Enhanced security features with the three new imageCLASS printers now provide an added layer to help protect users from digital threats**.
  • Canon does not warrant that the use of its features will prevent malicious attacks, or prevent misuse of devices or data or other security issues.

MobStac Launches QR Codes with Integrated Security Features to Help Businesses Build Customer Trust and Loyalty

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Typically, mobile security software that protects against security threats does not come standard on smartphones and its also costly and time-consuming for the user to research and install.

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  • Typically, mobile security software that protects against security threats does not come standard on smartphones and its also costly and time-consuming for the user to research and install.
  • MobStac provides an additional layer of security for users scanning QR codes powered by the Beaconstac platform.
  • The expanded security features protect smartphones against phishing websites, mobile malware, and unauthorized third-party attempts to access credit card numbers, financial information, and passwords.
  • Beaconstacs security also integrates with Web Risk, a website authenticator, to guard against QR codes being used to redirect users to blacklisted websites.