Data security

SANS Institute Partners with Norfolk State University to Offer Historically Black Colleges and University Students Cybersecurity Training and Certification Scholarships

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Computer security, Global Information Assurance Certification, Computing, SANS Institute, Data security, Historically black colleges and universities, Giac

This will provide essential resources and support for NSU students of color looking to be successful in the cyber space.

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  • This will provide essential resources and support for NSU students of color looking to be successful in the cyber space.
  • Monisha Bush,Media Partnership Coordinator- SANS+HBCU
    The SANS+HBCU committee focuses the deep resources of SANS on creating a bridge to diversify cybersecurity with innovative black talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities through partnership, training, certification, resources, advocacy, and mentorship.
  • GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cyber security .
  • ( https://www.sans.org )
    Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public institution that is committed to transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service.

Legal Cyber Attack Prevention and Recovery Live Webcasts Offered by eMazzanti Technologies and HSBA

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cyberwarfare, Data security, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Malware

HOBOKEN, N.J., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eMazzanti Technologies, a specialist in legal cybersecurity , is featured in two upcoming Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) webcasts.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eMazzanti Technologies, a specialist in legal cybersecurity , is featured in two upcoming Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) webcasts.
  • The live online sessions will present simple steps to protect client information and to restore business and client trust after an attack.
  • Both sessions will feature Carl Mazzanti, President and Co-founder of eMazzanti Technologies, along with a guest law firm.
  • The first Live Webcast entitled, "Cyber Attack Prevention: Simple Steps to Safeguard Client Information," is scheduled Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. HAST.

Princeton Identity Announces Partnership with EPAM to Develop High-Security Remote Work Solutions

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Data security, EPAM Systems, Identification, Biometrics, Computer security, Identity document, Cyberwarfare

Together, the companies will address the need for solutions that provide secure use of confidential information as it is accessed by a remote workforce.

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  • Together, the companies will address the need for solutions that provide secure use of confidential information as it is accessed by a remote workforce.
  • The Princeton Identity / EPAM collaborative effort is uniquely suited to deliver solutions compliant with industry best practices and reliant on proven, top-tier technologies.
  • "Since our inception, Princeton Identity has been at the forefront of expanding the markets and applications for biometric identity solutions," said Bobby Varma, CEO of Princeton Identity.
  • Through Princeton Identity's partnership with EPAM, PI's industry-leading iris and face identification technology will provide the gateway through which remote employees identify themselves to corporate networks that rely on EPAM's enterprise cybersecurity solutions.

Optiv Security Launches Next-Gen Managed XDR to Stop Threats Earlier in Attack Lifecycle, Minimize Business Impact

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cybercrime, Optiv, Data security, Computer security, Computing, Crime, Cyberattack, Domain driven data mining

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv Security, the leading end-to-end cybersecurity solutions partner, launched its Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) offering at Black Hat USA 2021. The technology-independent offering enables clients to take rapid and decisive action against today's most critical cyberattacks and strengthen their security posture.

Key Points: 
  • The technology-independent offering enables clients to take rapid and decisive action against today's most critical cyberattacks and strengthen their security posture.
  • "Optiv MXDR brings simplicity, transparency and automation to clients' environments, enhancing existing defenses to counter known and emerging threats with confidence and speed," said David Martin, chief services officer for Optiv.
  • By automating incident investigation with actionable insights, organizations can detect threats faster and prioritize which threats to mitigate first, significantly reducing the attack surface.
  • View the complete MXDR service brief and find out how organizations can enhance their security posture with Optiv .

Secmation Receives $1.5M SBIR Phase II Award for Anneal Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Data security, Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, Computer security, Cyberwarfare

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Secmation, a leading small business in the fields of Cybersecurity Research and Development and Product Development, received a $1.5M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award in December 2020.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Secmation, a leading small business in the fields of Cybersecurity Research and Development and Product Development, received a $1.5M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award in December 2020.
  • The SBIR was awarded for the purpose of developing the Anneal, an advanced cybersecurity solution for embedded systems.
  • The goal of the Phase II SBIR is to design, develop, implement, test, and demonstrate an innovative cybersecurity solution incorporating a real-time embedded hypervisor with other hardware protections.
  • Find out more about Secmation at our website: www.Secmation.com
    Find out more about the award here: https://www.sbir.gov/node/1921087

TrackTik, Innovative Security Workforce Management Company, Launches Data Lab to Help Security Companies Transform their Data into Key Business Insights

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Data security, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Data protection, Malware, Cyberwarfare

MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TrackTik , an innovative and growing security workforce management software provider that helps the physical security industry deliver security services, today announced the launch of Data Lab.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TrackTik , an innovative and growing security workforce management software provider that helps the physical security industry deliver security services, today announced the launch of Data Lab.
  • Data Lab helps security firms recognize the tremendous value of their data which is crucial in streamlining security operations.
  • With direct access to data, Data Lab helps security firms analyze, activate, and report on that data to make the kind of critical decisions that drive their business forward.
  • Data Lab was conceived and built on a deep understanding of today's advanced reporting data needs in the security industry.

BlueVoyant Canada To Deliver Full-Range of Managed Cybersecurity Services Across Canada

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cyberwarfare, Data security, Computer security, Computer network security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Malware, Computing

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant , a cybersecurity company, has announced the launch of BlueVoyant Canada to bring its entire suite of managed cybersecurity services, including Managed Security Services, Professional Services, and Third-Party Cyber Risk Management, to the Canadian market.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant , a cybersecurity company, has announced the launch of BlueVoyant Canada to bring its entire suite of managed cybersecurity services, including Managed Security Services, Professional Services, and Third-Party Cyber Risk Management, to the Canadian market.
  • The launch of BlueVoyant Canada follows the 2020 acquisition of Managed Sentinel by BlueVoyant.
  • Managed Sentinel will become BlueVoyant's Global Center of Excellence, serving as a primary installation and delivery hub for its entire suite of Microsoft security services.
  • This is why we've established the BlueVoyant Canada entity, to help organizations and their ecosystems across the country meet their diverse cybersecurity challenges."

Syxsense Releases Two New Solutions for Remediating Endpoint Security Vulnerabilities

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cyberwarfare, Computer security, Computer network security, Data security, Cybercrime, Hacking, Software testing, Vulnerability

Syxsense Secure now includes the ability to scan, report and remediate security vulnerabilities with a single workflow.

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  • Syxsense Secure now includes the ability to scan, report and remediate security vulnerabilities with a single workflow.
  • Patch Management solutions resolve OS vulnerabilities but leave the more complex security vulnerabilities untouched.
  • Syxsense Secure leverages the drag-and-drop workflow capability of Syxsense Cortex v2, also announced and available today.
  • "With these releases, Syxsense Cortex and Syxsense Secure work together as a powerful one-two combo to detect and resolve security issues in live-time," emphasized Leonard.

80% of Global Organizations Expect to Experience a Breach of Customer Records in the Next Year

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Security, Data security, Security breaches, Business intelligence, Customer attrition, Risk, Data breach, Financial risk

According to a new survey, 80% of global organizations report they are likely to experience a data breach that impacts customer data in the next 12 months.

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  • According to a new survey, 80% of global organizations report they are likely to experience a data breach that impacts customer data in the next 12 months.
  • The CRI is based on a numerical scale of -10 to 10, with -10 representing the highest level of risk.
  • The current global index stands at -0.42, a slight increase on last year which indicates an "elevated" risk.
  • Organizations ranked the top three negative consequences of an attack as customer churn, lost IP and critical infrastructure damage/disruption.

NTT Accelerates Application Security Expansion in EMEA with Key VP Hire

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Cryptography, Information governance, Data security, Articles, Computing, Computer network security, Computer security, Data protection, Malware, Information security

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Application Security Division of NTT Ltd., a world leader in application security, today at Black Hat USA 2021 announced the appointment of Vlad Nisic as vice president of sales, EMEA.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Application Security Division of NTT Ltd., a world leader in application security, today at Black Hat USA 2021 announced the appointment of Vlad Nisic as vice president of sales, EMEA.
  • Based in London, Nisic joins NTT from Sonatype, where he served as regional vice president of sales for the EMEA region.
  • "Application security has become a critical component of modern cybersecurity, and NTT is in an ideal position to grow its presence throughout EMEA," said Nisic.
  • The addition of Nisic comes on the heels of several awards earned by the company recognizing its application security testing platform, including Best Product in Application Security in the 2021 Cyber Defense Global InfoSec Awards , Best Application Security Company in the 2021 Fortress Cyber Security Awards , and Gold Winner in Application Security Testing in the 2021 IT World Awards .