August 2015 – Security

The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the most important services in IP-based networks and a prime target for hackers. Therefore, you might be interested in the following few useful tips to minimize the risks of DDoS and mitigate damage.

The Microsoft Cloud and System Center expert, Cireson, revealed its new Password Reset app, which is part of the much-anticipated Identity Management Solution for Microsoft System Center Service Manager. The launch comes after the recent unveiling of the Cireson Platform, which combines the very best of service, asset, and now their first release in the

In today’s highly connected world, security and privacy are paramount, and security-conscious organizations depend on solutions to keep their data safe and their information private. Without doubt, the need for protection is growing, with passwords and access restrictions that are unfortunately often not safe, although the laws require the highest level of security when it

The consumer electronics giant Samsung just announced that it expects 90% of its devices to be connected to the Internet of Things by 2017, which corresponds with Cisco’s prediction of having 50 billion connected devices by the end of the decade. Quite obviously, the Internet of Things (IoT) is progressing at a rapid pace. Even

When it comes to privacy laws, they often collide in different countries in the truest sense of the word. There are quite rigid requirements on the one hand and broad, interpretable laws, that allow unrestricted government access, on the other hand. However, to what extend do strict laws protect?

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) exploit the key weaknesses of today’s common IT infrastructures in order to steal intellectual property and sabotage business-critical production environments, explains Imperva, a leading provider of cyber security solutions. The company is specialized in protecting business critical data and applications—in the cloud and on-premises – and therefore a good source for

Malicious software, in the form of Trojans and worms, is still the greatest threat on the Internet: Trojans perform dangerous actions unnoticed on affected devices, while worms spread themselves over the Internet and can damage infected computers.

We have always to discern between good and evil, right? Well, our digital and technology-driven world is no exception. Here, we have to differentiate between good and evil bots: Some are helpful and facilitate our daily lives; others are not to be trifled with. The bad bots are often machines that are designed for only

With recent reports predicting that the Asia Pacific region will see the largest growth in smart city initiatives over the next 10 years, many have focused on the cost saving benefits and efficiencies that technology can deliver. In fact, a recent report predicted the number of smart cities worldwide to quadruple over the next ten