Divide between IT and OT teams stops businesses having a unified security strategy
A cultural divide between IT and operational technology (OT) teams is preventing organizations from having a unified strategy to protect both environments.
A report from Dragos and the Ponemon Institute shows only 43 percent of organizations have cybersecurity policies and procedures that are aligned with their ICS and OT security objectives.
New platform aims to blend in-person and remote work
Since the COVID pandemic hit we've become used to working using remote collaboration platforms. But the problem is there are lots of options to choose from and they don't work together.
A new platform launched today by Klaxoon enables organizations to seamlessly blend in-person and remote work with tools including a virtual whiteboard, surveys and memos, along with video and audio.
Microsoft launches .NET 6 and 64-bit Visual Studio 2022 complete with Hot Reload feature
Microsoft has pushed out two releases that will delight developers. In addition to the performance-boosted .NET 6, there is also Visual Studio 2022 in its first 64-bit iteration.
Entering the 64-bit world means that Visual Studio is now capable of handling more complex projects easily, and the much-anticipated Hot Reload feature makes it possible to edit source code while apps are running and see immediate results. .NET 6 is a Long-Term Support release that introduces native support for Apple Arm64 Silicon in addition to improved Windows Arm64 support.
How to measure the value of cybersecurity [Q&A]
With high profile cyber attacks and data breaches continuing to make the news, security is at the top of the priority list for businesses.
But how do you know that the resources you put into cybersecurity are providing a good return on the investment? We spoke with Oliver Rochford, security evangelist at Securonix to find out.
Business transformation drives demand for PKI and digital certificates
Thanks to organizational changes brought about by digital transformation, enterprise use of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates has never been higher, but the related skills to manage PKI are in historically short supply.
A new report from trusted identity company Entrust, based on research from the Ponemon Institute, finds cloud-based services remain the highest driver of PKI use at 51 percent, the Internet of Things (IoT) remains the second highest growing trend cited by 46 percent of respondents, and consumer mobile comes in third at 39 percent.
Microsoft releases KB5007215 update to fix Windows 11 problems and boost security
Patch Tuesday has rolled round again, and Microsoft has released a cumulative update for Windows 11.
The KB5007215 update addresses security issues that have been found in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, and also fixes other problems. Among the issues patched are a screen rendering problem affecting various apps. Microsoft has also released a video including some Windows 11 tips.
OWC Accelsior 8M2 is a PCIe 4.0 x16 SSD with up to 64TB capacity and 26,000MB/s speed
See that graphics card? Actually, it is not a GPU at all! While it does have a x16 PCIe connector, it is a solid state drive -- sort of. Actually, it technically is not a drive itself, but instead, a card that you plug SSDs into. Called "Accelsior 8M2," it can be had with up to 64TB of storage pre-installed with an insane performance of up to 26,000MB/s.
Yeah, the actively cooled OWC Accelsior 8M2 is an absolute beast. In fact, the company claims it is the "world’s fastest and highest capacity PCIe SSD." With that said, you will need a pretty modern computer to truly take advantage of the high-end performance. You see, a desktop with a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot will be necessary to achieve the promised top speeds. It will be compatible with previous generation PCIe x16 slots, just not at full speed.
Windows 11 SE is Microsoft's Chrome OS rival
It’s been rumored for a while, but today Microsoft finally took the wraps off Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system.
Built specifically to support the K-8 classroom, Windows 11 SE will be available on devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, and others, as well as on the new Surface Laptop SE (pictured above) which Microsoft says has been "custom built for students".
New tool helps enterprises find and fix API vulnerabilities
As digital transformation projects roll out, APIs are more critical than ever to build modern applications. But as we reported last week they also create security headaches.
Security testing specialist Veracode is addressing this with the launch of a new scanning tool that enables organizations to find and fix vulnerabilities in APIs.
Phishing grows as attackers target social media
Phishing remains the dominant attack vector for bad actors, growing 31.5 percent over 2020 level, according to the latest quarterly trends report by PhishLabs.
Social media is now the attack target of choice, with attacks per target climbing steadily, up 82 percent year-to-date. The payment services industry continues to be the most targeted, but staffing and recruiting experienced the steepest increase in attacks compared to Q2.
Sling TV is currently down [Update]
Getting up this morning with a plan to turn on the news and see what’s going on? Or perhaps you want to watch any number of other things. Well, that may or may not work out for you. If you use Sling there’s a chance you’re down.
The popular television service is currently experiencing an outage. There has been no official word from the company as of yet, but we’re awaiting a reply from them. This means we aren’t clear about much of anything -- how many users are affected, if there’s an expected resolution time or what exactly has caused the issue.
Ransomware groups grow in sophistication and volume
New research from security automation specialist Ivanti shows that ransomware groups are continuing to grow in sophistication, boldness, and volume, with numbers up across the board since the beginning of 2021.
The report, produced with Cyber Security Works and Cyware, reveals that the last quarter has seen a 4.5 percent increase in CVEs associated with ransomware.
Microsoft announces General Availability of PowerShell 7.2
After a series of a preview builds and a recent release candidate, Microsoft's PowerShell 7.2 has now hit General Availability.
Based on the newly released .NET 6, this is a Long Term Support (LTS) version that will enjoy support from Microsoft for three years. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, PowerShell 7.2 boasts numerous new features including new APIs to use in scripts.
YouTube TV gets Hallmark Channel
For some people, Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, the holiday is more about Santa Claus, family, and exchanging gifts. Over on the Hallmark Channel, however, Christmas is largely about romance!
If you aren't familiar, Hallmark Channel is known for its cheesy, family-friendly, romantic Christmas movies. If you are a single man, you may not be familiar with this TV channel, but trust me fellow guys -- women love it. And now, just in time for the holidays, Hallmark Channel finally comes to YouTube TV.
UK consumers skeptical about 'common digital identity'
The idea of a 'common digital identity' (CDI), that would allow access to a range of services, offers huge benefits to financial institutions in delivering better, faster, and more reliable checks for consumers.
Consumers themselves, however, are less convinced. A survey conducted by RegTech Associates on behalf of PassFort finds only 17 percent of UK respondents say they are very much in favour of CDI.
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