Cyber Security

Microsemi has announced its products are not affected by the recently identified security flaws associated with the use of x86 and ARM and a number of other processors, including its Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The announcement comes as security researchers recently revealed major computer chip vulnerabilities, called Spectre and Meltdown, in chips - affecting billions of devices globally.

Like natural disasters, a cyber attack can potentially impact hundreds of companies and incidents have escalated. Cyber incidents (#1 with 60% of responses) are this year’s top business risk in the UK, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2018. So-called 'cyber hurricane' events, where hackers disrupt large numbers of companies through common internet infrastructure dependencies, are increasing.

An embedded deep packet inspection (DPI) engine from Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity serves as the core for Barracuda's NextGen firewall F-series. The Barracuda F-series firewall is able to classify network applications up to Layer 7 in real-time, and can granularly control what applications are permitted, prioritized or de-prioritised for access.

Protecting our critical infrastructure from cyber attacks has become a top priority for governments around the world - largely as a result of the IoT. Within the energy sector, the increased connectivity brought about by IoT has improved how we manage our power distribution and consumption, enabling a more flexible and efficient energy grid. By: Scott Taylor, VP at Corero Network Security.

Thanks to the insecure defaults in Intel’s AMT, intruders are able to completely bypass user and BIOS passwords and TPM and Bitlocker PINS to backdoor almost any corporate laptop in a matter of seconds. F-Secure reports a security issue affecting most corporate laptops that allows an attacker with physical access to backdoor a device in less than 30 seconds.

The volume of digital data produced and stored by companies is growing. Cloud technology offers a convenient solution: IT service providers offer storage space or software which enables data to be saved remotely. But how can companies be sure that their data is protected against unauthorised access or deletion? Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied this issue and developed a model which allows service providers to...

Security company F-Secure has reported a security issue affecting most corporate laptops that allows an attacker with physical access to backdoor a device in less than 30 seconds. The issue allows the attacker to bypass the need to enter credentials, including BIOS and Bitlocker passwords and TPM pins, and to gain remote access for later exploitation. It exists within Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) and potentially affects millio...

  We have lived in a generation of 'one and done' spacecraft, up until now. Barring a few notable exceptions, spacecraft launch alone, operate alone and are decommissioned alone. In an average year, several billion dollars’ worth of satellites that could be refueled or repaired are retired because there is no way to service them in space.

Automotive Robotic Industry Limited (ARI) has selected Elsight to provide the Communications on the Move (COTM) technology for its advanced, mission-oriented autonomous and collaborative Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) for military and security situations. The initial order will equip ten of its vehicles with highly secure, two-way communications.

  A comprehensive whitepaper on security aspects has been produced by Rutronik. It will help developers, product managers, and buyers to create secure switching and system concepts, thereby also meeting the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which becomes legally enforceable on 25th May 2018.