VMware Cloud on AWS is a highly scalable, secure hybrid cloud service that allows organizations to transition rapidly and seamlessly to the cloud. Today, we are releasing a new set of videos to help customers get started with VMware Cloud on AWS. We will highlight some of the key capabilities of VMware Cloud on AWS that allow organizations to achieve better flexibility and resiliency in their VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs. We will also demonstrate…

A new ransomware gang that calls itself BlackMatter has launched itself on the dark web, and is actively attempting to recruit criminal partners and affiliates to attack large organisations in the United States, UK, Canada, and Australia. As experts at Recorded Future describe, the BlackMatter gang is advertising for “initial access brokers” – individuals who can gain unauthorised access to enterprise networks, which can then be infected by ransomware. For such access, BlackMatter is prepared…

Architected for the cloud-first and remote-first deployments, MVISION Cloud Firewall secures access to applications and resources on the internet, accessed from every remote site and location, through a cloud-native service model. The solution inspects end-to-end user traffic – across all ports and protocols, enabling unified visibility and policy enforcement across the organizational footprint. Powered by McAfee Enterprise’s industry leading next-generation intrusion detection and prevention system, contextual policy engine and advanced threat detection platform, and supported…

COVID-19 changed our personal and business lives in ways we never imagined, especially on the technology front. Consumers started using online services at monumental rates, as evidenced by explosive growth across Amazon, Netflix, and on-demand delivery apps. Businesses accelerated the pace of digital transformation with never-before seen speeds, reflected in the meteoric rise of video conferencing, remote work, and cloud growth. Governments increased their use of websites and social media to keep citizens updated on…

DEF CON 29 sold out of virtual passes, so tuning in on Twitch and Discord are the best options for attending online this year. Hackers and security experts have virtual, in-person and hybrid options for attending Black Hat USA 2021 and DEF CON 29 this year. Organizers are expecting about 5,000 people at the joint in-person events in Las Vegas. There are still in-person and virtual tickets left for Black Hat but virtual tickets for…