security infrastructure

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

Just like the private sector, the federal government is well aware of the importance of cybersecurity, which is why it allocates billions of dollars every year for solutions and services designed to protect data, systems and infrastructure. However, while government contracts can be highly lucrative, contractors need to ensure that they comply with federal requirements…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

A general-purpose document titled Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations, the guidance is based on current knowledge and recommended practices and should apply to a variety of industries. “Open RAN is the industry term for the evolution of traditional RAN architecture to open interoperable interfaces, virtualization, and big data and AI-enabled intelligence,” the document reads….

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

Motorola described the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) as an information sharing and analysis organization (ISAO) and noted that it’s recognized by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which serves as its National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. The PSTA is open to all public safety agencies. Its role is to…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

SecurityWeek will host its 2022 Attack Surface Management Summit, Presented by Randori, as a fully immersive virtual event today. With the pandemic-induced digital transformation underway, security teams are turning to Attack Surface Management (ASM) tools to continuously discover, inventory, classify, prioritize, and monitor digital assets for signs of weaknesses. In this special virtual summit and…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

5G has the potential to deliver incredible innovations — from smart cities to self-driving cars to advances in healthcare, manufacturing, and other key verticals. While 5G improves upon previous generations’ cybersecurity vulnerabilities, it also brings new risks: 5G is software-defined. The increased role of software in 5G makes it more susceptible to dynamic, software-based attacks…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

U.K. Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries asked the Competition and Markets Authority to look into both the deal’s impact on competition and national security. NVIDIA has agreed to buy Cambridge-based Arm, Britain’s largest technology firm, from Japan’s Softbank. Arm’s semiconductor technology is widely used in computing devices, including smartphones, cars and other equipment that connects to…