Security + Compliance

DNSSEC reflection severe DDoS risk

DNS and DDoS mitigation service provider exposes widespread DNSSEC amplification vulnerabilities; Average DNSSEC amplification is nearly 30 times greater than requests.

ViaSat expands ‘Edge to Cloud’ network encryption portfolio

BullGuard acquires “Security of Things” pioneer Dojo Labs

BullGuard has acquired Dojo Labs, the pioneering innovator in consumer internet of things security. Together, the companies will redefine how security is delivered for consumers and small businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ForeScout and Rapid7 help to reduce attack surface

ForeScout Technologies has introduced the ForeScout Extended Module for Rapid7 Nexpose, an industry-leading, live vulnerability management solution. The ForeScout Extended Module allows joint customers to leverage Nexpose to scan for vulnerabilities and mitigate threats stemming from potentially risky devices that join the network. Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) is an industry-leading security data and analytics company.

White paper focuses on cyber security issues affecting data centre remote monitoring

Digital remote monitoring services deliver real-time monitoring and data analytics support via the cloud to data centre operators. The obvious benefits of maximum uptime with minimal overhead and improved efficiency are nevertheless offset by the threat of such systems being used as an avenue for a cyber attack. With proper precautions taken at both the design and operations stages, these threats can be minimised.

Cybersecurity certification program

SecureAuth Corporation has launched the SecureAuth University, a continuing education program for customers, partners and employees of SecureAuth. Through eLearning and instructor-led courses, SecureAuth University offers certification for three levels of cybersecurity professionals: administrator, advanced administrator and developer.