Security + Compliance

Why security and compliance are still the main blockers to cloud adoption

By Monica Brink, EMEA Marketing Director, iland.

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.

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.

Only 8% of Asian nations are safe for data privacy

Only four Asian nations are considered truly secure for data storage, according to a new report by secure data centre Artmotion. Combining independent data from the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Transparency International and several other leading privacy groups, the report titled Data Danger Zones ranks over 170 nations on their abilities to keep digital information safe, private and secure.