Day: September 22, 2020

Two tips to prevent threat intelligence analysts from burnout

Threat Intelligence (TI) analysts are one of the key groups of experts in Security Operation Centers (SOCs) and play an important role in making sure IT systems are functioning properly. They are in charge of identifying attack vectors that most threaten the organization, define their company’s defensive strategy and help other team members make informed…


Three markets that can find value in smart security cameras

The health, safety and security challenges that business owners and managers have faced in 2020 have made one thing very clear: COVID-19 has acted as a catalyst for a flurry of investments designed to spur the reopening of retail stores, commercial office space and public venues. Such investments don’t need to be singularly focused on…


Texas government spoofing campaign discovered by security researchers

Abnormal Security researchers discovered attackers were impersonating the Texas Department of State Health Services to send fake Request for Quotations (RFQs) to vendors in a type of multi-layered email attack. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


Second lockdown? Perfect time to unveil Teams Breakout rooms and another ginormitor – the 85-inch Surface Hub 2S

Virtual commutes and touchless meetings Ignite It wouldn’t be a Microsoft event without some VP somewhere banging on about Teams, and the company’s annual Ignite (now virtual) get-together did not disappoint.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Microsoft to start testing its new Edge browser on Linux in October

The wait is over: Microsoft’s ‘Chredge’ browser will be available to Insider testers in preview starting in October. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Microsoft shifts gears with its ‘Project Cortex’ knowledge management service

Project Cortex is going to be delivered as a number of add-ons to existing Microsoft products, starting with SharePoint. The change in strategy is the result of ‘user feedback,’ Microsoft execs say. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Microsoft makes its video calling, chat, and SMS text messaging services available to others

Microsoft’s Azure Communication Services (ACS) will give customers and partners access to the same voice, video, chat and texting services that Microsoft uses to power Teams. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Microsoft adds more devices and services to its Azure Stack hybrid line-up

Microsoft is adding three new edge-computing devices and moving ahead, with various Azure-branded services that are part of its hybrid-cloud family. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Microsoft aims to grow Azure’s footprint, resiliency with more availability zones and new services

Microsoft is bringing on board two more Azure Availability Zones, readying an Azure Resource Mover service aimed at those who care about data residency, and previewing its Azure Orbital service for satellite operators. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Permission Management & the Goldilocks Conundrum

In today’s Covid19 era, managing access has become even more difficult, especially for large organizations. Here’s how to get it “just right.” …read more Source:: DarkReading