Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) servers have been identified as vulnerable to the severe "Pantsdown" Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) flaw, according to new research published today. "An attacker running code on a vulnerable QCT server would be able to 'hop' from the server host to the BMC and move their attacks to the server management network, possibly continue and obtain … [Read more...] about Critical ‘Pantsdown’ BMC Vulnerability Affects QCT Servers Used in Data Centers
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Duo Opens New Data Center in India
Back in September last year, Ash Devata, VP and GM for Zero Trust and Duo at Cisco wrote about the expansion of our international footprint with the opening of data centers in Australia, Singapore, and Japan. Today, I am thrilled to add India to that list, exemplifying Duo’s commitment in a key market, which couldn’t have been better timed. Local data centers help customers … [Read more...] about Duo Opens New Data Center in India
Break down data silos to unlock great customer experience
For all the zettabytes of data companies have amassed to date, surprisingly little of it influences how customers interact with and use products and services.That’s because most of the data winds up in silos of various kinds, never to inform those experiences. Indeed, eight in 10 businesses today still lack a comprehensive data strategy, according to Accenture–and just as many … [Read more...] about Break down data silos to unlock great customer experience
Yet Another Data Wiping Malware Targeting Ukrainian Networks
Two weeks after details emerged about a second data wiper strain delivered in attacks against Ukraine, yet another destructive malware has been detected amid Russia's continuing military invasion of the country. Slovak cybersecurity company ESET dubbed the third wiper "CaddyWiper," which it said it first observed on March 14 around 9:38 a.m. UTC. Metadata associated with the … [Read more...] about Yet Another Data Wiping Malware Targeting Ukrainian Networks
Elastic and AWS: Get the most value from your data sets
Elastic offers native integrations with popular AWS services allowing you to frictionlessly ship AWS logs, metrics, and events into Elastic without installing and managing software agents. Learn more about the latest integrations, and examples of common AWS services paired with Elastic Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security.Leveraging a single platform and common … [Read more...] about Elastic and AWS: Get the most value from your data sets
Second New ‘IsaacWiper’ Data Wiper Targets Ukraine After Russian Invasion
A new data wiper malware has been observed deployed against an unnamed Ukrainian government network, a day after destructive cyber attacks struck multiple entities in the country preceding the start of Russia's military invasion. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET dubbed the new malware "IsaacWiper," which it said was detected on February 24 in an organization that was not affected … [Read more...] about Second New ‘IsaacWiper’ Data Wiper Targets Ukraine After Russian Invasion
Cisco’s 7 Guiding Principles of Government Data Demands
At Cisco, we empower our customers to control their data. Protecting the privacy, integrity, and confidentiality of data in our possession is of utmost importance. In a world of advancing cyberthreats, expanding extraterritorial legislation, and growing concerns for data localization, we understand technology companies have an outsized responsibility to ensure customers have … [Read more...] about Cisco’s 7 Guiding Principles of Government Data Demands
New U.S. State Data Privacy Laws in 2022
Many countries around the world recognized Data Protection Day in January — a day that highlights the importance of protecting individual privacy and data against misuse. The U.S. celebrated Data Privacy Day, where privacy and security have often been seen as two separate issues. This is evidenced by the way law has historically developed. At the federal level, Congress has … [Read more...] about New U.S. State Data Privacy Laws in 2022
Data Protection Day: No Privacy without Security
Today’s privacy and security conversations often happen in silos, but key privacy principles from decades ago remind us that they are intertwined, especially in the face of today’s risks. January 28, 2022, marks 15 years since the first Data Protection Day was proclaimed in Europe and 13 years since Data Privacy Day was first recognized by the United States. Since then, dozens … [Read more...] about Data Protection Day: No Privacy without Security
Facebook Launches ‘Privacy Center’ to Educate Users on Data Collection and Privacy Options
Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, on Friday announced the launch of a centralized Privacy Center that aims to "educate people" about its approach with regards to how it collects and processes personal information across its family of social media apps. "Privacy Center provides helpful information about five common privacy topics: sharing, security, data … [Read more...] about Facebook Launches ‘Privacy Center’ to Educate Users on Data Collection and Privacy Options