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Over 30% of Varonis users have detected suspicious insider activity or malware in advance of serious security threats

1 Over 30% of Varonis users have detected suspicious insider activity or malware in advance of serious security threats

Since May, more than 30% of Varonis software users surveyed have proactively detected one or more instances of suspicious insider activity or malware, thanks to Varonis.

E-tailers can now rely on OVH.com for their security strategy

2 E-tailers can now rely on OVH.com for their security strategy

The OVH group, a European provider of Digital as a Service solutions, has just obtained level 1 PCI DSS certification for its Dedicated Cloud offer.

Analysys Mason tackles file sharing securely with Varonis DatAnywhere

3 Analysys Mason tackles file sharing securely with Varonis DatAnywhere

Varonis Systems, Inc. has confirmed how it has helped telecoms research and consultancy firm Analysys Mason's global workforce have the same access to its file storage, from different locations and devices, in a controlled and secure manner.

Demand for IT security skills grows in line with adoption of cloud and mobile technologies

4 Demand for IT security skills grows in line with adoption of cloud and mobile technologies

IT security professionals are set to be in huge demand for the rest of 2015, according to a new report from Robert Half Technology. Almost half (47%) of UK CIOs predict that they will appoint additional IT security personnel to their teams this year.

Phishing - the hook may be seen, but employees unlikely to report it

5 Phishing - the hook may be seen, but employees unlikely to report it

A survey of over 200 IT professionals at this year's InfoSecurity Europe has found that, while almost 80% of organisations have a process for employees to report phishing emails to the IT/security department, most don't.

Centrify channel momentum continues with new partner

6 Centrify channel momentum continues with new partner

Centrify Corporation, a player in securing identities from cyber threats, has announced the appointment of TIG Limited to its Centrify Channel Partner Network in the UK.

Alert Logic launches Cloud-native vulnerability and configuration management solution on Amazon Web Services

7 Alert Logic launches Cloud-native vulnerability and configuration management solution on Amazon Web Services

Alert Logic has announced at the Black Hat Conference in Las Vegas, NV availability of Alert Logic Cloud Insight, a cloud-native vulnerability and configuration management solution designed for customers running on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

On the money with anti-fraud innovation

8 On the money with anti-fraud innovation

Saltaire (Bradford) based research and development company ADI (Advanced Digital Institute) has proven itself to be on the money quite literally by assisting with the development of new, anti-fraud technology.

Splunk named a leader in 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM

9 Splunk named a leader in 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM

Splunk Inc., provider of a leading software platform for real-time Operational Intelligence, been named a leader in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)* for the third straight year. Splunk was the only vendor to improve its completeness of vision from last year's results.

AlienVault announces availability of updated Open Threat Exchange

10 AlienVault announces availability of updated Open Threat Exchange

AlienVault, provider of Unified Security Management and crowd-sourced threat intelligence, has announced the general availability of an updated version of Open Threat Exchange (OTX), its open threat intelligence community that enables collaborative defense with actionable, community-powered threat data.

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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