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Fujitsu chooses Cylance to extend AI-powered endpoint protection in its Americas security operations

1 Fujitsu chooses Cylance to extend AI-powered endpoint protection in its Americas security operations

Cylance Inc., the provider of AI-driven, prevention-first security solutions, and Fujitsu America, Inc., the information and communication technology (ICT) company, have announced an alliance that will leverage the cyber threat intelligence capabilities of both companies to deliver a more robust, resilient protection and detection security services portfolio.

Emailage’s RapidRisk Score Spots Fraud at Lightning Speed​

2 Emailage’s RapidRisk Score Spots Fraud at Lightning Speed​

Emailage, the online fraud prevention and email risk assessment solutions provider, has launched its RapidRisk Score fraud detection solution, purpose-built to create lightning-fast risk analysis for payment processors, card issuers and merchants on every transaction.

Bitdefender acquires behavioural and network security analytics company RedSocks

3 Bitdefender acquires behavioural and network security analytics company RedSocks

Bitdefender, cybersecurity protector of more than 500 million systems in over 150 countries, has acquired behavioural and network security analytics company, RedSocks Security BV (RedSocks).

Phishing and Facebook - a test of reputation

4 Phishing and Facebook - a test of reputation

By Asaf Cidon, VP email security, Barracuda Networks.

Facebook is never far from the news agenda, so it was no surprise to see the company under the media spotlight again when it was revealed that a recent hack exposed the personal information of 30m users.

Young fraud victims on the rise: new data reveals 24% rise in under-21s falling victim to identity fraud

5 Young fraud victims on the rise: new data reveals 24% rise in under-21s falling victim to identity fraud

Cifas, the UK fraud prevention service, has released startling new figures showing a marked increase in the number young people falling victim to identity fraud.

Arcserve unveils Business Continuity Cloud

6 Arcserve unveils Business Continuity Cloud

Arcserve, LLC has unveiled Arcserve Business Continuity Cloud, what it describes as the first fully-integrated, cloud-born solution to prevent the impacts of unplanned downtime by immediately restoring access to critical data, systems and applications across complex, multi-generational IT infrastructures ranging from non-x86 and x86, to software as a service (SaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS).

Versa helping to driving trend towards secure multi-cloud/SD-WAN services, according to new analyst report by Futuriom

7 Versa helping to driving trend towards secure multi-cloud/SD-WAN services, according to new analyst report by Futuriom

Versa Networks provider of a next-generation software platform that integrates cloud, networking and security services – is highlighted as a key market driver for its Secure Cloud IP architecture by analyst Futuriom with the launch of its new report Networking the Secure IP Cloud – Trends Driving the Cloud at NetEvents EMEA, in Portugal.

UKFast and Secarma CEO offers six tips to better cybersecurity

8 UKFast and Secarma CEO offers six tips to better cybersecurity

This week spells the start of Cybersecurity Month – 31 days dedicated to raising UK cybersecurity awareness and helping to secure the internet.

Thales Report: IoT is the fastest growing force affecting PKI planning and evolution

9 Thales Report: IoT is the fastest growing force affecting PKI planning and evolution

Thales has announced that the Internet of Things (IoT) is the fastest growing trend driving the deployment of applications that use public key infrastructure (PKI) as evidenced by its latest annual 2018 Global PKI Trends Study.

DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA partner to ensure a secure future for the Internet of Things (IoT) as the quantum computing age dawns

10 DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA partner to ensure a secure future for the Internet of Things (IoT) as the quantum computing age dawns

DigiCert Inc., Gemalto and ISARA Corp., provider of quantum-safe security solutions, have entered into a partnership to develop advanced quantum-safe digital certificates and secure key management for connected devices commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT).

Computer Security

Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

  • Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
  • Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
  • Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
  • Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.

Cybersecurity

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.

There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:

  • Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
  • Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
  • Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.

Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.

Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.

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