Cybercrime

Point3 Security Sponsors WomenHackerz WHackzCon 2020

Internet, Security, Women, Consumer, Technology, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Information governance, Cyberwarfare, Information Age
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 11:00am

Point3 Security, leaders in advanced training of cybersecurity professionals through gamified challenges, is among sponsors powering WomenHackerz WHackzCon 2020, June 6-7, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Point3 Security, leaders in advanced training of cybersecurity professionals through gamified challenges, is among sponsors powering WomenHackerz WHackzCon 2020, June 6-7, 2020.
  • Evan Dornbush, Point3 Co-Founder and CEO, said: WomenHackerz creatively and enthusiastically broadens the skillsets and elevates the thinking of its members and event attendees.
  • ( https://www.womenhackerz.com/ )
    Founded in 2014, Point3 Security, Inc. is a premier information security organization that provides the industry with the training and analytical tools to enhance its workforce.
  • Recognizing the industrys increasingly complex threats, Point3 Security, Inc. provides game-based challenges that identify and cultivate cybersecurity talent for professional organizations.

PinpointHealth.us Launches Crucial COVID-19 Screening & Monitoring Software Tool Allowing People to Safely Return to Work

Computer network security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Information governance, Computer security, Information Age
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 11:00am

PinpointHealth.us uses patent-pending adaptive algorithms to instantlyscreen anyone for symptoms of COVID-19, then connect them to response-dependent resources.

Key Points: 
  • PinpointHealth.us uses patent-pending adaptive algorithms to instantlyscreen anyone for symptoms of COVID-19, then connect them to response-dependent resources.
  • The platform provides a complete "return-to-work" solution, serving as an important risk mitigation tool while allowing for instant monitoring.
  • This data helps reallocate workforce resources quickly and efficiently to control staffing needs, effectively reducing a great deal of administrative burden.
  • Utilizing innovative technology for the safety and security of our communities, schools and businesses has been the organization's mission from the beginning.

Greater China Web Application Firewall Solutions Market 2020: Benchmarking Future Growth Potential - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Technology, Internet, Firewall software, Computer networking, Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Web application firewall, Application firewall, Denial-of-service attack, Radware
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 9:38am

The "Greater China Web Application Firewall Solutions Market, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Greater China Web Application Firewall Solutions Market, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • More stringent compliance and in-house data security regulations over the last few years, such as the Cybersecurity Acts in China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative, and Taiwan's Cybersecurity Management Act, have accelerated market growth.
  • A trend has been to combine WAF solutions with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, web performance, or bot detection mitigation solutions for a more comprehensive web protection offering in order to ensure network and business service availability and continuity.
  • The Radar reveals the market positioning of companies in an industry using their Growth and Innovation scores as highlighted in the methodology.

Cybersecurity Expert Chuck Brooks Joins Company Alarm's Board of Advisors

Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Information governance, Cyberwarfare, Information Age
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 10:01pm

MERIDIAN, Idaho, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Company Alarm, the nationwide leader in business identity theft protection , announced today that national cybersecurity expert Chuck Brooks has joined the company's Board of Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • MERIDIAN, Idaho, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Company Alarm, the nationwide leader in business identity theft protection , announced today that national cybersecurity expert Chuck Brooks has joined the company's Board of Advisors.
  • A former vice president of Homeland Security for Xerox, Brooks was named a top tech person to follow by LinkedIn.
  • "Chuck is one of the biggest names in cybersecurity," said Company Alarm founder Andy Pham.
  • "I'm excited to be joining Company Alarm in its battle against business identity theft," Brooks said.

Cyber Defense Labs Announces Katy Montgomery Executive Vice President For Corporate Affairs

Cyberwarfare, Security, National security, Prevention, Safety, Security engineering, Cybercrime, Proactive cyber defence, United States Department of Homeland Security, Computer security, Cyber insurance
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 6:21pm

DALLAS, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cyber Defense Labs, a full lifecycle information security service provider helping companies manage, detect and respond to today's cyber risks, has announced Katy Montgomery as Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cyber Defense Labs, a full lifecycle information security service provider helping companies manage, detect and respond to today's cyber risks, has announced Katy Montgomery as Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications.
  • She will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and Cyber Defense Labs Board.
  • As Executive Vice President, Ms. Montgomery will leverage her talents to oversee several important corporate functions including the company's finance operations, human resources, marketing and strategic communications activities.
  • Cyber Defense Labs is a full lifecycle information security service provider helping companies detect, manage and respond to today's cyber risks.

Automox Partners with Defending Digital Campaigns to Provide Cloud-Based Endpoint Hardening to 2020 Presidential and Congressional Campaigns

Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Elections, Campaigns, Public policy, Government, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Cybercrime, Computer network security, Cryptography, Information governance, Cyberattack, Endpoint, Cyberwarfare, Computer security, Cyberspace
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 5:00pm

Automox , the cloud-native endpoint hardening platform provider, today announced it will offer its automated endpoint hardening platform at discounted cost to 2020 presidential and congressional campaigns in partnership with Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC).

Key Points: 
  • Automox , the cloud-native endpoint hardening platform provider, today announced it will offer its automated endpoint hardening platform at discounted cost to 2020 presidential and congressional campaigns in partnership with Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC).
  • Defending Digital Campaigns is a non-partisan organization that provides low- and no-cost security products and services to federal campaigns to help defend them from cyberattacks and election interference.
  • Through the partnership, Automox is offering its cloud-native cyber hygiene platform to political campaigns to provide access to holistic endpoint hardening that automates the enforcement of critical patches, software updates, security configurations and more.
  • Automoxs cloud-native architecture enables political campaigns to quickly and easily deploy patching and endpoint hardening policies across all campaign endpoints without the overhead of having to manage and secure additional infrastructure.

SBI Securities adopted Cyber Security Cloud's new version of cloud-based WAF "Shadankun"

Computer network security, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Computer security, Cyberspace, Denial-of-service attack, Denial-of-service attacks, Internet Relay Chat, Internet security, DDoS mitigation, Incapsula
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 5:00pm

Due to this, SBI Securities had already adopted Shadankun's DDoS Security-type unlimited website plan (previous version), but in order to protect websites from the threat of DDoS attacks on an even larger scale than before, SBI Securities decided to update its cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" to the new DDoS Security-type specification version.

Key Points: 
  • Due to this, SBI Securities had already adopted Shadankun's DDoS Security-type unlimited website plan (previous version), but in order to protect websites from the threat of DDoS attacks on an even larger scale than before, SBI Securities decided to update its cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" to the new DDoS Security-type specification version.
  • Comment from Mr. Masato Takamura, President and Representative Director of SBI SECURITIES Co., Ltd.
  • Cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" is a web security service that detects and blocks cyber-attacks on websites and web servers.
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    With an aim to create a secure cyberspace that people around the world can use safely, Cyber Security Cloud provides web application security services worldwide using the world's leading cyber threat intelligence and AI technology.

Ace Securities adopted Cyber Security Cloud's new version of cloud-based WAF "Shadankun"

Cyberwarfare, Computer companies, Computer networking, Computing, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Denial-of-service attack, Denial-of-service attacks, Internet Relay Chat, Computer security, Internet security, Cloudbric
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 4:00pm

Due to this, Ace Securities had already adopted Shadankun's DDoS Security-type unlimited website plan (previous version), but in order to protect websites from the threat of DDoS attacks on an even larger scale than before, Ace Securities decided to update its cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" to the new DDoS Security-type specification version.

Key Points: 
  • Due to this, Ace Securities had already adopted Shadankun's DDoS Security-type unlimited website plan (previous version), but in order to protect websites from the threat of DDoS attacks on an even larger scale than before, Ace Securities decided to update its cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" to the new DDoS Security-type specification version.
  • Cloud-based WAF "Shadankun" is a web security service that detects and blocks cyber-attacks on websites and web servers.
  • *1
    With an aim to create a secure cyberspace that people around the world can use safely, Cyber Security Cloud provides web application security services worldwide using the world's leading cyber threat intelligence and AI technology.
  • 1 Market research on "cloud-based WAF services" (as of June 16, 2019) [Research by ESP Research Institute (May 2019 to June 2019)]
    2 Gartner(July 2019)Worldwide Iaas Public Cloud Services Market Share, 2017-2018

Spirion Names Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Experts Marci McCarthy and Jennifer Mailander to Board of Directors

Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Information governance, Information Age, Cyberwarfare, Cyber-security regulation
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 4:00pm

"Both are very accomplished business leaders and experts in information security and data privacy.

Key Points: 
  • "Both are very accomplished business leaders and experts in information security and data privacy.
  • Marci McCarthy brings more than 20 years of business management and entrepreneurial experience to Spirion's board of directors.
  • "I'm excited to join the board of Spirion, a company committed to elevating the important role that women and minorities play in technology and cybersecurity.
  • Jennifer Mailander is a data protection and technology attorney advising senior and executive management on strategy, business, and legal matters with extensive experience in data rights, cybersecurity, privacy and compliance.

Bishop Fox and Illumio Demonstrate the Efficacy of Micro-segmentation

Computer security, Malware, Illumio, Image segmentation, Whitelisting, Memory segmentation, Segment, Cybercrime, Computing, Digital technology
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 2:00pm

Bishop Fox performed a succession of attack simulations on four different network environments, each with an increasingly more restrictive micro-segmentation policy.

Key Points: 
  • Bishop Fox performed a succession of attack simulations on four different network environments, each with an increasingly more restrictive micro-segmentation policy.
  • Leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework , Illumio and Bishop Fox designed a testing environment and assessment methodology that would quantify the benefits of implementing micro-segmentation, which follows a least privilege or whitelisting approach to defining policy on workloads.
  • So many companies are led to believe that a perimeter breach will always result in data loss, said MJ Keith, principal at Bishop Fox.
  • For additional details on the project, the Bishop Fox blog can be found here and you can download the full report here .