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Towersec Has The System to Address Automotive Cyber Security Threats
Jul 27, 2015TowerSec has the system to address automotive cyber security threats and is running projects with automakers and suppliers that integrate its ECUSHIELD software technology into vehicles. A just-released Wired article by Andy Greenberg ...
Tags: automobile manufacture, TowerSec, auto parts, auto system, vehcile safety
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Technology, Telecommunications and Security Firms Will Share Cyber Threat Intelligence
Jul 8, 2013Some of the biggest technology, telecommunications and security firms will share cyber threat intelligence with the government to help increase the security of the defence supply chain, as part of a new government scheme. The scheme ...
Tags: Computer Products, software
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Obama Can Order Pre-Emptive Strikes on Any Country to Launch a Major Digital Attack
Feb 18, 2013A secret review of American policies governing the use of cyberweapons has concluded that President Barack Obama has the broad power to order pre-emptive strikes on any country preparing to launch a major digital attack against the U.S. ...
Tags: cyberweapons, broad power, digital attack
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Pentagon Is Planning to Expand Its Cybersecurity Force Nearly Fivefold
Jan 31, 2013The Pentagon is planning to expand its cybersecurity force nearly fivefold over the next several years in a bid to bolster its defensive and offensive computer capabilities. The plan is to add about 4,000 more military and civilian ...
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Travelers Would Offer Small Businesses Insurance for Common Information Breaches
Jan 24, 2013Travelers has introduced new CyberFirst Essentials - Small Business coverage to offer small businesses insurance for common information breaches. The new coverage will also help small businesses to safeguard against this rapidly growing ...
Tags: cyber protection, cyber insurance, monitoring services
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Cybergeddon Is Undoubtedly Within The Power of Some Nation States
Dec 21, 2012Cybergeddon, a complete take-down of the internet, is undoubtedly within the power of some nation states, but is unlikely, say security industry experts. Bringing down the internet would not be in anyone’s interest, said Fred Piper, ...
Tags: Cybergeddon, internet, security industry, security consulting
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UK Should Declare Cyber War on States and Criminals,Says Parliament's ISC
Dec 17, 2012The UK should declare cyber war on states and criminals who target the country by using aggressive retaliatory strikes, says Parliament's Intelligence Security Committee (ISC). The call comes in the ISC's annual report, which says too ...
Tags: UK, cyber war, criminals, aggressive retaliatory strikes, ISC
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Cyber Security Research Centre Focused on Biometrics Is to Be Launched
Nov 22, 2012A cyber security research centre focused on biometrics is to be launched at the University of Southampton. It will be one of eight UK universities awarded government funding for cyber security research. Government has prioritised ...
Tags: cyber security, Biometric Cyber Security, border security
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Nearly Two-Thirds of UK Citizens Back Pre-Emptive Cyber Strikes on Foreign States
Nov 13, 2012Nearly two-thirds of UK citizens back pre-emptive cyber strikes on foreign states that pose a credible threat to national security,a survey has revealed. However,46%of those believe it depends on the level of threat posed,according to a ...
Tags: UK citizens, cyber strikes, security information event management firm
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Westinghouse Electric Company and McAfee Announced Partnership for Nuclear Power Plants
Oct 25, 2012Westinghouse Electric Company and McAfee have announced a partnership around information security for nuclear power plants at McAfee Focus 2012 in Las Vegas. Westinghouse will use McAfee Enterprise Security Manager and Network Intrusion ...
Tags: Westinghouse Electric Company, McAfee, Las Vegas, Prevention Systems
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DMU in Leicester Launched Centre Dedicated to Cyber Protection and Growing Need
Sep 13, 2012De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is launching a centre dedicated to cyber protection and the growing need for effective systems in the face of a growing cyber crisis. The creation of the Cyber Security Centre (CSC) is a direct ...
Tags: CSC, DMU, Cyber Security Centre, BIS
