Optus and Cisco have joined forces in a multi-year partnership focused on enhancing network security and data protection for Optus’ business and commercial clients, particularly those using hybrid work models. With a growing number of Australians working remotely, there is a heightened need for secure networks and services to protect against vulnerabilities. To meet this … Read more
IBM and Microsoft have joined forces to enhance security operations and safeguard the hybrid cloud environment. This collaboration aims to provide businesses with advanced tools and technologies to better protect their data and infrastructure from cyber threats. By combining IBM’s expertise in security operations with Microsoft’s deep knowledge of the cloud, the two tech giants … Read more
Sanjay Aggarwal is the Vice President of Product Portfolio and Strategy for Cisco’s Security Business Group. In this role, he oversees portfolio management, product growth strategy, pricing, product analysis, and routes to market strategy. Prior to this position, Sanjay worked on Cisco’s corporate strategy team, focusing on Software as a Service strategies, asset performance, operating … Read more
Cybersecurity firm Eclypsium has uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware used by various Intel CPU and motherboard vendors across different generations. These vulnerabilities, dubbed “UEFIcanhazbufferoverflow,” are due to an insecure call to the UEFI service “GetVariable,” which could lead to a stack buffer overflow and allow malicious code execution. This kind … Read more
Sanjay Aggarwal is the Vice President of Product Portfolio and Strategy for Cisco’s Security Business Group. In his role, he oversees portfolio management, product and business growth strategy, pricing, product analysis, and routes to market strategy. Before joining the security team, Sanjay worked on Cisco’s corporate strategy team, focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that 113 of its services are now certified compliant with the Data Protection Code of Conduct for Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE). This certification aligns with European Union regulations and demonstrates AWS’s commitment to meeting the highest data protection standards for cloud service providers. The CISPE Code … Read more
Identity protection has become increasingly critical in recent years as everyday employees use more passwords, devices, and systems than ever before. The rise of remote work has significantly increased the risk of identity attacks, with a 55% increase in phishing emails reported by remote workers compared to when they were in the office. Microsoft detected … Read more
HPE’s Zerto business unit has teamed up with the HPE Alletra MP Storage system to enhance protection against cyber attacks, specifically ransomware. The integration of Zerto’s Cyber Resilience Vault with the Alletra Storage system promises rapid recovery after attacks, utilizing enhanced immutability features to prevent threat actors from accessing data copies. The Vault, which offers … Read more
In the week of May 17, 2024, several key developments in data storage and protection were reported. Cirata Data Migrator is now available on Google Cloud, offering an automated solution for moving data between different environments. Cloudflare has partnered with the US Treasury and PNNL to enhance threat intelligence for financial institutions. Elastic has introduced … Read more
In the midst of an evolving cybersecurity landscape and a shortage of skilled professionals, organizations are being urged to reevaluate their security strategies in order to remain ahead of potential threats. Cisco, a leader in enterprise networking and security, has introduced several groundbreaking innovations within its Cisco Security Cloud to help businesses protect their applications, … Read more