Quantum computing’s potential – and its potential concerns

Quantum computing (QC) may prove the next major step in technology, as it even surpasses the value of super computers. Sam Holland looks at QC and considers both the capabilities and the downfalls that may come with it. An introduction…

Networked devices increase cyber attack risk for building systems

Companies face an increasing but under-recognised threat from cyber attacks on building systems and facilities managers need to act now with IT professionals to address the issue, as this piece from independent research and advisory firm Verdantix warns. The above…

Manufacturers expect cyberattacks to increase in the next 12 months

A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute finds that 51% of industrial organisations believe that the number of cyberattacks on smart factories is likely to increase over the next 12 months. Yet nearly half (47%) of manufacturers say cybersecurity…

Accelerating the implementation of smart manufacturing

Apacer and ASUS Cloud decided to collaborate to improve data security for remote device management in industrial applications, particularly smart factories. ASUS Cloud and Apacer worked together to help a major client – a provider of independent semiconductor assembling and…

Crypto Quantique device management service streamlines IoT security lifecycle

Crypto Quantique, a specialist in quantum-driven cyber security for the IoT, has integrated its QuarkLink onboarding and device management technology for IoT devices into the Microchip Trust Platform Suite tool. Adopting QuarkLink means that customers own their Public Key Infrastructure…

The demand for a secure web gateway

The 2021 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) revealed that there was a 300 per cent increase in cyberattacks during 2020. Reinhard Mayr, Head of Information Security and Research Operations at COPA-DATA explains why a secure Internet gateway is crucial for…

Why are hackers interested in IoT devices?

Attacks on assets connected to the IoT more than doubled last year, topping 1.5 billion. Liam Tran, Applications & Development Engineer at Anders Electronics explains why hackers target IoT devices and what can be done to prevent their attacks. Clearly,…

Nebulon adds rapid ransomware recovery to Lenovo ThinkSystem rack servers

Nebulon, Inc. announced 4-minute ransomware recovery on LenovoTM ThinkSystem rack server edge deployments. With this announcement, Nebulon provides enterprises with a Lenovo-based 2-server cluster alternative for their edge data centres with near-instant recovery capabilities. This solution occupies a 33% smaller…

SecureAge launches CatchPulse software for malware protection

Global data security firm SecureAge Technology has announced the launch of CatchPulse. Previously known as SecureAPlus, this proven malware prevention software features advanced AI, multiple cloud-based anti-viral engines, an easy to use ’block first’ approach based on application control and…

IoT live attack simulation platform announced

Security company Sternum has announced the release of the first real-world attack simulation and evaluation platform, enabling IoT device designers to evaluate their devices against some of the most severe cyber threats. The threats to IoT devices continue to grow…