Large social media companies that operate in Russia but have not opened an office there are to be harshly penalized under a new law. Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a new piece of legislation on Thursday that requires foreign firms like Twitter and Facebook to maintain a physical presence in Russia or face the consequences.  Companies that fail to comply with the new legislation could be banned from advertising and ordered to pay substantial financial penalties.  The…

The rapid adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure has provided incredible opportunities for enterprises to go faster with their digital transformation.  These new models for IT have been accelerated by COVID-19 and over a year of remote work for many technology workers.  While we reap the benefits of multi-cloud, we must continue to follow best practices for security of the infrastructure that we operate. When a customer creates a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC, it…

Google has announced it is moving away from the APK format for Android apps. Jack Wallen offers his opinion on why this could be happening. Image: quietbits/Shutterstock Google is always up to something. Now, before you jump to a rather significant conclusion, let me make myself clear: I don’t believe Google is always up to something of a nefarious nature. I am of the opinion that most of what Google does is positive—at least on…

If you don’t like the idea of your Android search history being saved, Jack Wallen wants to show you how to set it to auto-delete. Image: rafapress/Shutterstock You might not know this, but out of the box, Android retains your search history, which means anyone who gains access to your phone can view what you’ve searched for. This might not be an issue for you, but for some it is. Google uses this search history…

A first-of-its-kind Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) accreditation course has been launched today.  The SASE Accreditation, which is sponsored by cybersecurity firm Netskope, aims to provide participants with practical hands-on experience in several cloud security and networking disciplines. Upon successful completion of the exam, cyber professionals will be qualified to train and deliver SASE requirements in a cloud architecture, receiving a SASE Accredited Architect certificate and badge. Netskope has collaborated with Dr Edward Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber and…

Tenable®, Inc., the Cyber Exposure company, today announced it has been selected as the Technology Alliances Partner of the Year by BeyondTrust, a worldwide leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM). The exciting recognition follows BeyondTrust’s decision to name Tenable its exclusive vulnerability management partner after BeyondTrust made the decision to exit the market in 2020. “Assessing systems for vulnerabilities, managing credentials and securing Active Directory are among the most critical cybersecurity investments any company can…

Today we wrap up Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. Whether you joined online or attended the hybrid conference in person, one thing is certain: today’s groundbreaking technology is paving the way for our future connectivity. Fittingly, the theme of this year’s event was Connected Impact, representing the role mobile connectivity plays in an ever-changing world, where flexibility and adaptability are critical. Here are four of the key consumer takeaways from this year’s conference:    1. 5G Is Connecting Our World   COVID-19…

Today we wrap up Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. Whether you joined online or attended the hybrid conference in person, one thing is certain: today’s groundbreaking technology is paving the way for our future connectivity. Fittingly, the theme of this year’s event was Connected Impact, representing the role mobile connectivity plays in an ever-changing world, where flexibility and adaptability are critical. Here are four of the key consumer takeaways from this year’s conference:    1. 5G Is Connecting Our World   COVID-19…