27 October 2021 - Security Buyer Magazine

Acalvio ShadowPlex achieves “FedRAMP Ready” designation

Acalvio Technologies announced that it has been approved as “FedRAMP Ready” for Agency Authorization. Acalvio achieved FedRAMP Ready status at the Moderate Impact Level for its ShadowPlex platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS). ShadowPlex is now listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace. Acalvio’s Autonomous Deception platform, ShadowPlex, enables organisations to detect, investigate and respond to malicious activity inside the perimeter. Acalvio’s solutions are anchored on innovations in Distributed Deception, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), enabling security teams to cut through the cycle of endless alerts and accelerate threat detection by focusing on high fidelity detections, all while minimising the incidence of potential false positives. ShadowPlex patented architecture allows distributed and autonomous deployment of effective deception, with minimal IT overhead across On-premises and Cloud workloads and remote user machines. A comprehensive and extensible deception palette covers both IT and OT environments and reduces attacker dwell time by detecting malicious activity with precision and speed. Solutions authorised at the FedRAMP Moderate Impact Level protect the government’s sensitive unclassified data in cloud environments, including data where the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability would result in serious adverse effects on a Federal agency’s operations, assets, or individuals. “Acalvio ShadowPlex provides an effective and differentiated solution to detect and respond to advanced threats, even zero-day attacks” said Ram Varadarajan, Co-Founder & CEO at Acalvio Technologies. “US Government Departments and Agencies need Active Defense solutions in place today to be ready for the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks facing our Nation. By achieving the FedRAMP Ready designation, Acalvio has demonstrated they are a valued partner for entities who wish to defend against cyber threats today.” To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

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New eBook launched to help transport operators enhance their security

Industry Sectors, Technology, UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Transport operators are facing growing challenges. They need to keep services running on time amid continually changing restrictions, and factor in security, health & safety, emerging technology, and amenities. The eBook ‘Data-Driven Transport Surveillance and Security’, produced by Synectics, looks at these challenges and provides a guide to best practice solutions and approaches for tackling them using data integration and analysis. It explains how operators can connect surveillance technology with other data sources to deliver a complete picture of operations and manage responses to any given scenario. Dr Kerstin Wendt, Regional Manager at Synectics, is a contributing editor. She said, “Just imagine something going wrong with turnstiles just as a nearby sports event finishes. Passengers will of course be frustrated at not being able to get home, but there’s also a potential crush risk. By harnessing data, an open architecture system can detect the turnstiles have gone down via an access control alert, notify the maintenance team to inspect and fix the problem, and dispatch a customer liaison team to the turnstiles. “This is just one example of how the right solution can support staff with decision making, safety and even passenger satisfaction. But operators need to know the options available to them to capitalize on the opportunities data integration presents. Which is why we thought developing this e-book was so important.” The eBook contains advice for operators on: • The range of systems and data sources that can be unified on a single unified platform, and why this is beneficial • Automating management of day-to-date tasks and response protocols • Using analytics to help improve risk detection and even drive revenue generation • Safeguarding data and evidencing responsible data management • Enabling efficient collaboration between staff members, teams and external agencies such as the emergency services through secure data-sharing To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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Managed network security services to be highly demanded

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

A recently published market intelligence report predicts that demand for managed network services will accelerate impressively, registering a CAGR of 8% to reach US$ 130 bn by the end of the forecast period 2021-2031. Need to establish a robust online security apparatus to streamline workflows and prevent data breaches is spurring sales. Historical estimates suggest that the industry has been flourishing impressively, with a documented CAGR of a staggering 10% from 2016 to 2020. Prospects have further heightened since the COVID-19 pandemic. With nearly every organisation switching over to remote working, the need for advanced data protection solutions during the pandemic has majorly inclined. A survey conducted by NTT reveals that 45% of corporate entities globally are likely to outsource their operations over the next 18 months. Amongst all services, cloud-based infrastructure is set to increase to 77%. Most of these outsourced services are related to security management. Moreover, the advent of quantum computing will also open renewed growth frontiers for managed network services in the future. Key Takeaways from the Market Study · Managed network security services to be most demanded, growing at 8% CAGR · Managed VPN services expected to be valued at nearly US$ 50 bn by 2031 · MNS for healthcare providers to be fastest growing, registering a 7.5% CAGR · High telehealth dependence to widen MNS deployment in the U.S, capturing 31% revenue · China to emerge as the largest MNS market, accounting for half of global sales · Global managed network services market to surpass US$ 60 Bn by 2021 “Growing workflow complexities arising as a result of diversifying operations is heightening security concerns, prompting them to avail managed network security services, heightening expansion prospects,” said a Senior Research Analyst. Competitive Landscape Key managed network services providers are leveraging strategies such as partnerships with government authorities or regional service providers, introduction of new management services and acquiring existing small and medium-scale service providers. · In April 2021, South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, and Cisco announced the launch of a collaborative framework under Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program in April 2021 to accelerate digitization across the country and power an inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. · In October 2021, AT&T announced that the USAir Force has selected the company’s FirstNet high-speed broadband communications platform to deliver reliable and on-priority communications to its public safety personnel and first responders across 15 bases. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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UK manufacturers are feeling the cybersecurity heat

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Manufacturers in the UK have faced an increase in cybersecurity attacks since the start of the pandemic, with the average manufacturer experiencing 30 cyberattacks in the past year alone. The UK’s manufacturing sector has been severely tested by cybersecurity attacks since the start of the pandemic, according to new research by Keeper Security. In fact, the 2021 Cybersecurity Census Report found the average manufacturing company experienced 30 cyberattacks during the past year alone, with 85% expecting that figure to increase over the coming 12 months. It’s clear that the pandemic had a large impact on the manufacturing sector when it comes to cybersecurity, with nearly a third (30%) of manufacturers experiencing disruption to trade through successful cyberattacks, and 28% also suffering disruption to supply chains. The effect of the pandemic has also resulted in businesses focusing their priorities across a host of different areas, with budgets pulled in multiple directions, and only 39% of senior IT leaders able to prioritise IT as their number one investment. This has led to gaps in cybersecurity provision, ranging from a lack of necessary skills, to poor security hygiene. According to the research, 60% of employees don’t understand the cybersecurity implications of poor password hygiene. 24% also admit that they lack the skills to deal with cyberattacks, and 58% believe the UK has a skills shortage among IT workers, directly impacting their company’s cybersecurity. The switch to remote working throughout the pandemic also made a big difference to the increase in cybersecurity attacks on the manufacturing sector, with 53% of respondents explaining that cybersecurity policies had been relaxed over the past year to implement working from home. The switch to remote working presents a continuing concern to manufacturers, with 25% highlighting remote working as their greatest cybersecurity risk this year. Despite these concerns, there are solutions at hand, and manufacturers are taking the issue of cybersecurity seriously. 78% of respondents see cybersecurity as becoming more important to their business over the next 12 months, and 79% of manufacturers are looking to implement a board member whose role is specifically dedicated to the cyber-welfare of their organisation. Perhaps one of the biggest defences in the fight against cyberattacks could be the creation of an independent, national body capable of holding businesses accountable and forcing the industry to become more cyber-compliant. With 82% of respondents in favour of such a body, and 86% of UK manufacturers wanting all businesses to have a level of certified cybersecurity protection in place before being allowed to trade, we could see an effective shield against cybercrime in the UK. “The UK manufacturing sector has faced an unprecedented number of operational challenges the past year, which resulted in an increased number of cyberattacks” explained Darren Guccione, CEO & Co-Founder of Keeper Security. “The switch to distributed remote work exposed existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and internal control weaknesses across an exponentially larger attack surface. The good news is that manufacturers can access cost-effective cybersecurity solutions which effectively protect their organisations.” According to the report, a step-change is already apparent among manufacturers in the UK, with cybersecurity becoming an increasingly important priority. It just needs the right resources, skills and budget. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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