Month: September 2017

  • Quick Start deploys a reference architecture for HIPAA workloads on the AWS Cloud

    The deployment is automated by AWS CloudFormation templates and scripts that build an example multi-tier, Linux-based web application in the AWS Cloud in about 30 minutes. Customers can customize the templates to build a repeatable, auditable reference architecture that meets their specific needs. Read full news article on DABCC  

  • Five Essential Criteria for Effective Patch Management

    The WannaCry ransomware attack, which was one of the largest cyber attacks faced recently, was based on the exploit of a Windows OS vulnerability. Just a couple of months earlier, Microsoft had released patches in its MS 17-010 security update. Read full news article on Dzone  

  • How to gain insights from Gartner’s MQ & Critical Capabilities report Video

    In this video, our CCO Bill Wohl encourages viewers to expand their research beyond the headline graphic of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup & Recovery Solutions – to the supporting report narrative and the complementary Critical Capabilities report https://www.commvault.com/itleaders This video is from the fine folks at Commvault. Read full news article…

  • Top 5 Digital Transformation Trends in Insurance

    Digital transformation is revolutionizing every industry. Here are the top digital transformation trends for the insurance industry. Read full news article on Forbes.com  

  • Breaches Double at UK Unis as State Spies Circle

    Data breaches at UK universities have doubled over the past two years, leading to the theft of valuable information by foreign governments, according to a new Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Although it isn’t clear how many universities were contacted by or responded to the request from The Times, breaches reached 1,152 in 2016-17. Read…

  • Hackers Sell Celebrity Info Obtained in Instagram Hack

    Hackers claim to have obtained the personal details of millions of Instagram users, including celebrities, after exploiting a vulnerability in the Facebook-owned photo-sharing service. Read full news article on SecurityWeek  

  • Fake Chrome Font Update Attack Distributes Backdoor

    Fingerprinting capabilities included in the injected code trigger the attack if certain criteria are met (targeted country, correct User-Agent (Chrome on Windows) and proper referer). If the social engineering scheme is successful and the user accepts to install the fake font pack, a file named Font_Chrome.exe is downloaded and executed, and their system is infected…

  • New cyber regulations highlight need for virtual CISOs

    The question of responsibility for cyber-attacks has been a gray area for the last few years. Regulators have treated data breaches and hacking attacks as though they were earthquakes or floods beyond human control, but that’s beginning to change. Read full news article on CSOONLINE.com  

  • Ransomware is the top threat to business data

    13 mins ago New research from research organization the SANS Institute reveals that frontline IT professionals consider ransomware to be the top overall threat to data availability. Insider threats and denial of service are also considered top threats to sensitive data. Read full news article on BetaNews  

  • VMware and Dell EMC Partner to Deliver First Data Protection Solution for VMware Cloud on AWS

    Read full news article on DABCC  

  • VMware Transforms Security for Applications Running on VMware vSphere-Based Virtualized and Cloud Environments

    VMware AppDefense Moves the Industry Towards a Security Model That’s Intrinsic, Intent-Based, and Application-Focused Today at VMworld® 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) announced its breakthrough solution for securing applications running on virtualized or cloud environments – VMware AppDefense™. Read full news article on DABCC  

  • VMware Advances Software to Help Customers Modernize Data Centers

    At VMworld® 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced new releases of VMware® Integrated OpenStack and VMware vRealize® Network Insight™ to help customers modernize their data centers to increase business and developer agility while introducing increased networking and security capabilities. Read full news article on DABCC  

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