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Biggest security threats: Failures in planning, implementation and monitoring

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June 6, 2017 - Probably the biggest security threat to companies today, claims Ian Kilpatrick, EVP Cyber Security for Nuvias Group (incorporating Wick Hill) is the failure to strategically plan, implement and monitor a cyber security strategy. This is closely followed by the failure of companies to adequately train and monitor their staff in how to keep both themselves, and then by implication their business, cyber safe. Both of these security issues represent major tactical and strategic cyber risks.

SQL Prompt v8 brings true collaboration to SQL development

Cambridge UK, Thursday, June 1 – The latest version of SQL Prompt, the popular SQL formatting tool from Redgate Software, introduces a new feature that can reformat SQL code to a preferred style in one click. It means developers can write code in their own style and then switch it to their company-wide style to share it, making true collaboration and standardization possible instantly.

UNICOM® Global releases new version of solidDB® in-memory database with enhanced support for IoT

High availability data repository supports critical mobile and distributed applications

MISSION HILLS, CA – June 1, 2017 – UNICOM Systems, Inc. (“UNICOM”) has released solidDB v. 101, the latest version of the powerful, portable in-memory relational database the company acquired from IBM in 2014. solidDB v. 101 includes new features that provide enhanced support for Internet of Things (IoT) applications including a fast, reliable, unintrusive way of replicating data between multiple IoT appliances. New support for geohashing allows IoT and mobile applications to process geo location data faster.

Zylpha Adds Seneca and Mattersphere Case Management Integrations to Its Bundling Technology

Leading legal systems innovator Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has added Seneca and Mattersphere case management integrations to the latest version of its acclaimed document bundling software, version 4.8. The software allows legal practices to assemble and deliver secure legal documents, court bundles, deal bibles and contracts at a fraction of the cost and time required through manual processes. Zylpha’s electronic bundling also delivers significant storage, stationery and courier savings. The new Seneca and Mattersphere additions join a list of existing integration connectors that currently includes: Visualfiles, iManage, SharePoint, SOS, Peppermint, Civica, Iken and Net Docs.

5 Simple Tricks and Tips for Using Instagram for Promotions

We all know that Instagram was originally intended as a photo-sharing site. Anyone can start an account to upload photos and to share it with the world. However, Instagram is not just a personal image-sharing site, but it can also be a serious business tool offering plenty of features. This articles is an attempt to offer you professional tips and tricks you can try on Instagram for ecommerce and business promotions.

Internet of Things Security - are you failing to prepare?

By Ian Kilpatrick, Executive Vice-President Cyber Security at Nuvias Group

For several years, the IT industry has enthusiastically extolled the virtues of the Internet of Things (IoT), eager to enlighten us to the difference that living in a connected world will make to all our lives.

Now the IoT is here - in our homes and in the workplace. Its uses range widely, from domestic time-savers like switching on the heating, to surveillance systems, to “intelligent” light bulbs, to the smart office dream. 

Vector Networks’ new Vizor shines light on Shadow IT

May 24th 2017, Atlanta – Vector Networks today announced SaaS optimization and cloud lifecycle management capabilities in its Spring 17 release of ITAM solution, Vizor (www.vizor.cloud).

The new release of Vizor complements existing software license management and asset lifecycle functionality with new features and processes for managing software subscriptions and the approval and provision of SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure. 

WannaCry and the update issue

It was basically only a question of time. Sooner or later, it was clear that cyber-criminals would get their hands on a security flaw that would help them start the scale of attack we saw recently. Nevertheless, its effects still surprised everyone – there were reports practically every minute about newly-infected hospitals, car makers and transport companies. It made us see how weak our entire digital infrastructure really is. Despite quick-fix security measures, including a patch for obsolete operating systems, companies are not all protected against infection – far from it. That’s because updates and patches are not even an option for many of them. Effective protection needs to start at a completely different level.