Data breaches continue to plague companies and harm consumers. Passwords are too often what we depend upon to keep our data safe, but too often they don’t work. A look at password challenges and the role of business and consumers in keeping data more safe.
The Fear Mongering About Amazon Sidewalk is Nothing More Than a Big, Fat Nothing Burger
Futurum’s Daniel Newman takes on the fear mongering that’s dominated the media about Amazon Sidewalk in the simplest of terms: it’s a big, fat nothing burger. Here’s why.
AWS Nitro Enclaves: The AWS Answer for Trusted Execution Environments
We believe that with AWS entering the Confidential Computing space, the bigger message here is that Big Tech is increasingly addressing data security in novel and important ways by addressing the entire data chain to ensure that organizations are able to pass on that security to their customers. We expect big things ahead in the Confidential Computing space and AWS, as always, is on the forefront.
China-linked Hackers use Pulse Connect Secure VPN Flaw to Target Federal Agencies
In this quick vignette from the Futurum Tech Webcast Cybersecurity Shorts series, Futurum analysts Shelly Kramer and Fred McClimans discuss the China-linked hack of the Pulse Connect VPN and the targeting of a multitude of federal civilian agencies and financial institutions.
Sevis Systems eCallme! Platform Gets New Call Security and Customer Engagement Features Designed for Enterprises
The Sevis Systems eCallme! Platform continues to evolve with new call security and customer engagement features that are designed for enterprises. These are much-needed, especially in the enterprise space, as it relates to protecting against the spoofed call process and providing identity protection assurance for customers.
SAP Cyberattack Currently Underway Exploits Known Security Vulnerabilities
In this article about the SAP cyberattack that is currently underway and actively exploiting known security vulnerabilities, Futurum’s Shelly Kramer provides details on the attack, those most at risk, and provides guidance for CISOs and their teams (and business leaders) to protect their organizations right now from these active cyberattacks on mission-critical SAP applications.
User Security Goes Duo Passwordless at Cisco Live 2021
At Cisco Live 2021, Duo, a recent acquisition of Cisco, announced its new passwordless capabilities to meet increasing security demands.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Work Toward Disclosure Bill for Cybersecurity Breaches
As a result of recent cybersecurity breaches, a group of bipartisan lawmakers has been announced. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Sen. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) are working on legislation that will require companies to notify the federal government in the event of a security breach. Futurum’s Shelly Kramer explores the need for the bill, especially in light of the SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange Server hacks, the extent of the damage from which will remain unknown for some time. This proposed legislation makes sense — hopefully, this time around it will make it into law.
More Security Woes for Microsoft’s Exchange Servers as Threat Actors Get Busy — Patching is Urgent
Microsoft’s security woes as it relates to the Exchange Server hack and other, subsequent hacking campaigns that have been launched make it a tough time and what I’m sure are a lot of sleepless nights for both the company, as well as CISOs and their security teams the world over. Futurum’s Shelly Kramer takes a look at where we are now, the new threats that are appearing and multiplying at a rapid pace, and rumors of a potential insider leak that may have been malicious and/or part of a separate security breach.
Microsoft Exchange Server Attack Highlights an Issue With On-Prem Software
Microsoft has confirmed a significant security breach of its Exchange email servers and the theft of private emails from businesses, organizations, and government agencies around the world. Futurum’s Fred McClimans breaks down the timeline and what we know so far, and also discusses the behavior issue organizations face regarding on-premises systems.