Fortanix Adds Platform to Manage Confidential Computing on Azure
Fortanix today announced that a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for managing instances of confidential computing on the Microsoft Azure cloud is now generally available. Confidential computing is an emerging approach to encrypting data while it is running in memory. Today encryption is only applied to data at rest. Confidential computing makes it possible to set up […]
4 Things to Do When Running the Iot Zoo
Zoos are fascinating places. In just a few acres you can encounter all kinds of interesting, rare and exotic animals from different parts of the world and from different ends of the food chain. But, what keeps the tigers from eating the zebras or even the visitors? Segmentation. Walls, fences, cages and other barriers that […]
Three Priorities for IT Operations Continuity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The world has been turned upside down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizations that are trying to maintain best IT and security practices are faced with new challenges such as sudden remote workforces, increased COVID-19-related phishing and business e-mail compromise scams, and quarantine-imposed travel restrictions. Are you facing disruptions in your workforce, limitations in the […]
The Linux Foundation Throws Weight Behind Secure Microkernel
The Linux Foundation announced today it will host the seL4 Foundation, the nonprofit organization established by Data61, an arm of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Australia that has been developing the seL4 microkernel operating system. Gernot Heiser, who will serve as chair of the new foundation, said the seL4 is unique in […]
Taming the Shadow IT Beast and Runaway Spend
Do you know how much IT resources your employees are consuming? According to research conducted by the Everest Group, shadow IT spending accounts for a whopping 50% or more of the IT budget. Beyond these costs, shadow IT could end up costing you big in terms of a security breach: Gartner estimates that 33% of […]
How 5G Mobile Networks Will Change IoT Security
Depending on your location, you might have noticed a new 5G icon on your cell phone recently. The roll-out of the new 5G mobile network is largely a positive change for consumers and businesses. The fifth generation of cellular networks (hence 5G) purports to be one of the fastest wireless networks ever created. This technology […]
5G Security: Mitigating Threats in the Era of Hyperspeed and Hyperconnectivity
5G is one of the hottest industry buzzwords right now, and for good reason. Beyond its ability to deliver massive capacity, it is expected to be one of the fastest and most pervasive technologies of all time, fundamentally changing every sector of the economy. In recent years, we’ve lived through 3G and 4G. So what […]
5 Password Policies to Up Your Security
Complex passwords can save users from being hacked—any IT admin will tell you that. Plus, countless studies and articles on password security have been published about why password policies are vital to online security. Increasing the length of passwords, adding complexity to them and never reusing passwords more than once … these are three examples […]
Achieving Full Disk Encryption and PCI Compliance
Full disk encryption (FDE) is a critical security measure in today’s modern networks. With data security being more critical than ever, many IT admins are wondering how they can enforce full disk encryption across their fleets of cross-platform systems. Many organizations are also subject to compliance regulations including PCI DSS, which require FDE as a […]
Server Security: Minimizing Risk in 3 Steps
Servers located directly on the internet run one of the highest risks of being compromised. It’s just too easy for hackers to find an open “door” or “window” into those servers and then tap into confidential data, systems and information. Companies can’t afford to put their private information at risk, but an increasing move to […]
Setting Up Google Authenticator on Multiple Servers
Google Authenticator is pretty great. It allows me as an administrator to set up and configure multi-factor authentication into my UNIX boxes without having to spend money on a tool like YubiKey or RSA tokens. It’s easy to set up on any type of phone—no specialized hardware or dongles needed. It’s also pretty cool in […]