Yes, you read that correctly. It’s not even two full months into 2021 and we’re already talking about not just one, but several major cyberattacks that all originated as a buffer overflow.
Edge computing is not necessarily a new concept. In fact, the invention of edge computing dates back to 1997 when Akamai introduced its content delivery network, or CDN.
Since then, edge computing has secured a foothold as an essential component...
Edge computing is simply the processing of data closer to the data source—instead of relying on the cloud or a centralized data center to do the computing. Edge devices compute data locally and provide an efficient means of transmitting and...
In March of 2020, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated their Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. These guidelines recommend the use of Runtime Application Self Protection...
The Internet of Things—otherwise known as IoT—is the moniker given to all internet-connected devices. Everything from smartphones to self-driving cars to smart sensors in factories, are considered IoT devices.
To say 2020 has been a tumultuous year is an understatement. The seemingly never-ending breaking news cycle in the last twelve months has included a global pandemic, a history-making US presidential election, and a steady slew of cyberattacks...
Telecommunications companies are a prime target for cyberattackers. Whether it’s a private group infecting systems with ransomware in the hopes of monetary gain or state-backed organizations attempting to spy on adversaries, telcos have...
5G is often touted for its consumer benefits. Everything from better, more reliable cell phone service to the proliferation of self-driving cars are made possible with 5G. However, the high speed, greater bandwidth, and lower latency of the 5G...
In Microsoft’s white paper, Seven Properties of Highly Secure Devices, Microsoft researchers outline the seven “must-haves” for devices that claim security and safety. As argued in the paper, all too often security is sacrificed in the name of...
5G is here. The build-up to the rollout of 5G has been years, but in 2020 the world is slowly but surely beginning to connect to and use 5G. In 2020, 160 million devices are projected to connect to the network, with hundreds of millions more...