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Finite State lands $30M Series B to help uncover security flaws in device firmware

TechCrunch

Columbus, Ohio-based Finite State, a startup that provides supply chain security for connected devices and critical infrastructure, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. . The funding lands amid increased focus on the less-secure elements in an organizations’ supply chain, such as Internet of Things devices and embedded systems.

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Primer: What DDoS attacks could mean for IoT

The Parallax

And although organizations can do certain things to mitigate the impact of an attack, our seemingly ever-increasing usage of Internet-connected devices is likely only inviting more DDoS trouble. Of course, not all DDoS attacks (or mitigation methods) are the same, cautions Marc Rogers, chief security officer at security startup ScaleFT.

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The Future of Security

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

The future of cybersecurity is being shaped by the need for companies to secure their networks, data, devices, and identities. This includes adopting security frameworks like zero trust, which will help companies secure internal information systems and data in the cloud. Zero Trust Security.

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Ransomware Exponentially Increasing as IoT Provides Physical Targeting Opportunities

CTOvision

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister.

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Your old router could be a hacking group’s APT pawn

The Parallax

Inception Framework’s attack methodology has evolved since it was first detected in 2014 in part by Waylon Grange, senior threat researcher at computer security company Symantec. How to secure your home Wi-Fi. Secret to safer IoT is smarter Wi-Fi, hacker Caezar says (Q&A). 5 questions to ask before buying an IOT device.

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2017 – Another Award-Winning Year for Cloudera!

Cloudera

In many ways, 2017 was a singular year for Cloudera, not least because we staged a successful IPO and joined the ranks of the world’s fastest-growing, publicly traded companies. Winner of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards – Team of the Year. Winner of InfoWorld Technology of the Year Award for cybersecurity Apache Spot.

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

Ivanti

With remote work now commonplace, having a good cyber hygiene program is crucial for organizations who want to survive in today’s threat landscape. This includes promoting a culture of individual cybersecurity awareness and deploying the right security tools, which are both critical to the program’s success.