National Cybersecurity Center

AppViewX Contributes to NIST SP 1800-37B Report on Enhancing TLS 1.3 Visibility

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

However, the security improvements in TLS 1.3 create challenges for enterprises that rely on passive decryption techniques for visibility into their TLS traffic.

Key Points: 
  • However, the security improvements in TLS 1.3 create challenges for enterprises that rely on passive decryption techniques for visibility into their TLS traffic.
  • This visibility is essential for enterprises to meet cybersecurity, operational, and regulatory requirements.
  • This project presents options for maintaining visibility within the TLS 1.3 protocol by offering standards-compliant architectural models for real-time and post-facto systems monitoring and analytics capabilities within enterprises.
  • AppViewX contributed its technical expertise, and first hand experience working with enterprise customers migrating to TLS 1.3, to the SP 1800-37B report.

Quantum Xchange Joins Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Project Consortium

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Quantum Xchange , delivering the future of encryption with holistic cryptographic agility, visibility, and management solutions, today announced that it is collaborating with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) as part of the Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Project Consortium.

Key Points: 
  • Quantum Xchange , delivering the future of encryption with holistic cryptographic agility, visibility, and management solutions, today announced that it is collaborating with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) as part of the Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Project Consortium.
  • With the advent of quantum computing and its potential to compromise many of the current cryptographic algorithms, organizations must begin to plan for many of the technological and operational challenges that migration to post-quantum cryptography will present.
  • This project aims to help organizations to achieve exactly this," said William Newhouse, Security Engineer at NIST NCCoE.
  • “Being named an official collaborator on the project validates Quantum Xchange’s vision statement: Partners in Preserving Our Digital World,” said Holly Neiweem, CFO of Quantum Xchange.

Significant BlackBerry Cybersecurity Deal with the Government of Malaysia at APEC Leaders' Summit welcomed by Canadian and Malaysian Prime Ministers

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Friday, November 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Malaysia and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), today announced a long-term software and services agreement to strengthen Malaysia's cybersecurity posture. The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.

Key Points: 
  • The landmark deal will enable the Malaysian Government to leverage the full suite of trusted BlackBerry® cybersecurity solutions, and support the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while upskilling the nation's workforce with advanced cybersecurity technology and training.
  • The Malaysian public sector will benefit from secure, reliable, real-time access to BlackBerry software and services, hosted in a sovereign cloud.
  • BlackBerry also announced it will establish a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur in 2024.
  • Mr. Giamatteo will oversee the deployment of BlackBerry Cybersecurity solutions in Malaysia, and the establishment of the BlackBerry CCoE.

ConnectWise Provides More Endpoint Protection Options for ConnectWise MDR

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ConnectWise MDR customers can now leverage and combine leading EDR solutions with the ConnectWise SOC Services™ (Security Operations Center), delivering greater levels of threat research, detection, and remediation.

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  • ConnectWise MDR customers can now leverage and combine leading EDR solutions with the ConnectWise SOC Services™ (Security Operations Center), delivering greater levels of threat research, detection, and remediation.
  • ConnectWise MDR provides TSPs with more flexibility when selecting preferred EDR solutions, wherever they purchased the EDR solution.
  • By layering endpoint protection with the ConnectWise SOC Services, ConnectWise MDR provides TSPs a better return on investment by relieving them from the burden of running their own SOC and providing round-the-clock monitoring and protection.
  • "At ConnectWise, we are committed to providing MSPs with options and meeting them where they are in their cybersecurity journey,” said Raffael Marty, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Cybersecurity at ConnectWise.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition Launches

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

To drive progress toward broader understanding and public adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and the National Institute of Science and Technology’s (NIST) PQC algorithms, a community of technologists, researchers, and expert practitioners launched the PQC Coalition.

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  • To drive progress toward broader understanding and public adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and the National Institute of Science and Technology’s (NIST) PQC algorithms, a community of technologists, researchers, and expert practitioners launched the PQC Coalition.
  • Founding coalition members include IBM Quantum , Microsoft , MITRE , PQShield , SandboxAQ , and University of Waterloo .
  • “The PQC Coalition will advance the deployment and adoption of these algorithms by bringing together key players across industry, academia, and government.”
    The PQC Coalition will apply its collective technical expertise and influence to facilitate global adoption of PQC in commercial and open-source technologies.
  • The defensive value of post-quantum cryptography to the world depends on all these preparatory steps, plus the actual deployment of PQC in computer systems and products.

Security Journey Launches “The Diligent Developer” Limited Time Free Security Education Program

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security Journey , a leading secure coding training provider, launches its Diligent Developer Security Education Program during National Coding Week commencing on September 18.

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  • Pittsburgh, PA, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security Journey , a leading secure coding training provider, launches its Diligent Developer Security Education Program during National Coding Week commencing on September 18.
  • Security Journey’s Diligent Developer program uses creative storytelling to reinforce the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10.
  • Whether organizations have invested in an application security training program or develop content in-house this free program provides a fresh approach.
  • Through our Diligent Developer program, development teams can get an introduction into application security education, which as part of an ongoing program can foster a real culture of secure software development.”
    The Diligent Developer Security Education Program is free to download until December 31st, 2023.

AppViewX Collaborates with NIST on Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3 Project

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

This project builds upon the NCCoE’s previous project, “ TLS Server Certificate Management ,” which showed organizations how to centrally monitor and manage their TLS certificates.

Key Points: 
  • This project builds upon the NCCoE’s previous project, “ TLS Server Certificate Management ,” which showed organizations how to centrally monitor and manage their TLS certificates.
  • “AppViewX is committed to a standards-based approach for all certificate, key and automation use cases whenever possible.
  • For example, we have partnered with Netscout to develop a prototype for the TLS 1.3 visibility challenge that we plan to formalize as an open industry standard,” said Murali Palamisamy, Chief Solutions Officer at AppViewX.
  • This collaborative effort will help to address the security implications and visibility challenges of TLS 1.3 protocol changes.

Keyfactor Recognized as America’s Fastest-Growing PKI and Cryptography Leader On Inc. 5000 List

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Keyfactor , the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, has been recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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  • Keyfactor , the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, has been recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • “We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as a fast-growing PKI and cryptography company for the fourth consecutive year,” said Jordan Rackie, Chief Executive Officer at Keyfactor.
  • “Establishing and maintaining digital trust has become vital for organizations of all sizes and across all industries as more business is conducted online.
  • The launch of Keyfactor Signum and Keyfactor Signum SaaS to help organizations securely sign code and containers in compliance with new CA/Browser Forum requirements.

KnowBe4 Launches New National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October. 

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  • No-cost kit includes user guide, weekly planner, video module, newsletters and other resources
    TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
  • 2023 marks 20 years of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • The no-cost KnowBe4 National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kit can be downloaded by IT and security professionals to help keep security top of mind for their employees.
  • "NCSAM serves as a great reminder that everyone has a part to play in cybersecurity awareness," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.

Keyfactor Joins the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence’s Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Building Block Consortium

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Keyfactor , the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, today announced it has joined the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence’s (NCCoE’s) Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Building Block Consortium .

Key Points: 
  • Keyfactor , the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises, today announced it has joined the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence’s (NCCoE’s) Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Building Block Consortium .
  • “Public-key cryptography is widely used to protect today’s digital information,” said William Newhouse, Security Engineer, NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
  • This project aims to help organizations in that effort.”
    To learn more about the NCCoE Migration to Post Quantum Cryptography project, visit https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/crypto-agility-considerations-migrating-post-... .
  • To learn more about how Keyfactor helps organizations prepare for post-quantum cryptography, visit https://www.keyfactor.com/post-quantum-cryptography-lab/ .