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Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:15:27 +0000

This is an important advisory for our readers about the recently discovered CPU exploits called Meltdown and Spectre. Product Compatibility: Microsoft had requested security ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to perform testing with the January 3 update in order to ensure their products are compatible with the Microsoft update. Based on the…

QuickHeal Security

January 9, 2018 admin

What do we need to know about the CPU exploits Meltdown and Spectre?

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000

What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…

Fortinet Security

January 8, 2018 admin

Fortinet Security Fabric earns NSS Recommendation for Breach Prevention

Credit to Author: Damien Lim| Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:45:59 +0000

FortiSandbox has already proven itself effective in the 2017 BDS test with a 99% Breach Detection rate, earning a Recommended rating four out of four years. And now, integrated with other Security Fabric components – namely, FortiGate, FortiMail, and FortiClient – it has achieved another NSS Recommended award with this latest 2017 BPS test.

Fortinet Security

January 8, 2018 admin

Executive Insights: Viewing GDPR as an Opportunity to Drive Competitive Advantage and Create Digital Trust

Credit to Author: Drew Del Matto| Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:45:59 +0000

With GDPR scheduled to come into full effect this May, private and public-sector organizations across the world have no time to waste in taking actions to ensure they are ready to comply with these new requirements. The best way forward is through a comprehensive and integrated strategy that is able to see and track personal data, as well as prevent, detect, and remediate data breaches anywhere they may occur. This is a strategic approach that not only enables regulatory compliance, but will allow you to differentiate security as a value-add.

Security Wired

January 7, 2018 admin

How Meltdown and Spectre Were Independently Discovered By Four Research Teams At Once

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:23:27 +0000

The uncanny coincidences among the Meltdown and Spectre discoveries raise questions about “bug collisions”—and the safety of the NSA’s hidden vulnerability collection.

Security Wired

January 6, 2018 admin