RSS_Virtulization

Proposed acquisition will enable “shift left” security, with Prisma Cloud further embracing the DevOps community SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bridgecrew, a developer-first cloud security company. The proposed acquisition will enable “shift left” security, with Prisma® Cloud becoming the first cloud security platform to deliver security across the full application lifecycle. Palo Alto…

The digital shift emanating from the COVID-19 crisis can serve to enhance workforce productivity, but organizations must be careful to ensure this does not threaten their security and make them more vulnerable to cyber-attacks, according to a panel speaking during the Tech Predictions Mini Summit. The speakers firstly outlined how the shift to remote working and increased take up of digital technologies is having positive impacts for many organizations. James Maunder, CIO at The London…

Key Performance, Security and Management Enhancements Mean Secure Remote Work With No Compromises SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) today announced the release of Prisma® Access 2.0 to securely enable work-from-anywhere with the industry’s most complete cloud-delivered security platform. As work continues to change and needs to be done securely everywhere, with no compromise on speed, security or performance, Prisma Access 2.0 introduces critical enhancements, including self-healing infrastructure for optimal…

Organisations that implement ISO 27001 must write a secure development policy. The requirements for doing this are outlined in Annex A.14 of the Standard: System acquisition, development and maintenance. In this blog, we explain how you can use ISO 27001’s guidelines to create your policy, and take a look at some of the controls you should implement. What is a secure development policy? A secure development policy is a set of rules that help organisations…

Over two-thirds of British adults are unaware how to report cybercrime, with many admitting they feel uninformed about attacks, according to a new study. Digital agency Reboot Online analyzed European Commission data from across the region, to better understand the general public’s cyber-preparedness. Although 68% of Brits said they didn’t know how to report cybercrime or illegal online behavior, this was lower than the European average (77%). Spain and Denmark (both 86%) topped the EU…

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) released in November 2020 its “Cybersecurity in Railways” report to raise awareness about the cybersecurity challenges facing Europe’s railways. The report identifies the current cybersecurity status and challenges as well as proposes cybersecurity measures to combat these challenges and enhance the sector’s security posture. The report is based on data gathered over the last two years from the operators of essential rail services in 21 EU Member States….

When I was a software developer, I never joined any dev communities. I didn’t see the point. I also worked evenings as a professional musician and mostly spent time within the music community and sports groups I was a part of. I spent time with my dev friends at work; I didn’t understand why I would want to know devs with whom I didn’t work. I was a senior dev. I had been for almost…

Rankings based on security capabilities and capacity including customer presence, innovative features, and digital investment Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that Juniper Research has ranked Proofpoint a leader in the rapidly growing SMS Firewall market for excellence in protecting and mitigating against mobile messaging threats and safeguarding subscribers, enterprise brands, and preserving network operator revenue streams. According to a recent Juniper Research report: “Proofpoint’s Cloudmark division offers the industry’s…