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VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach?

Krebs on Security

7, 2020, the NSA said “Russian state-sponsored malicious cyber actors are exploiting a vulnerability in VMware Access and VMware Identity Manager products, allowing the actors access to protected data and abusing federated authentication.” 3, and said it learned about the flaw from the NSA. ” Indeed, the NSA’s Dec.

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Judging Facebook's Privacy Shift

Schneier on Security

Most recently, the company used phone numbers provided for two-factor authentication for advertising and networking purposes. Shutting down a feature based on internal security analysis would be a clear message. We wrote a similar essay in 2002 about judging Microsoft's then newfound commitment to security.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Founded in 2002 and based in Redwood Shores, California, Imperva has made a name for itself as a provider of security solutions for applications, data, and the network edge. Also read our in-depth analysis of the formerly named Imperva SecureSphere. Read our in-depth review of IBM Guardium.

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Article 29 Working Party Issues Opinion on Cookie Consent Exemption

Hunton Privacy

Although the Opinion focuses on cookies, the Working Party also notes that the same analysis applies to any technology allowing information to be stored or accessed on a user’s computer or mobile device. Authentication cookies are exempted, but generally should expire once the session ends. Article 5.3

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Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Security

eSecurity Planet

Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015. Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Cybersecurity. Aruba Barracuda Networks Cato Networks Cisco Fortinet Juniper Networks Open Systems Palo Alto Networks Versa Networks VMware. Open Systems.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Founded: 2002. Cybersecurity product categories: SIEM , GRC , threat intelligence , network traffic analysis and forensics, endpoint security , security orchestration, UEBA, malware detection, fraud prevention, identity and access management. Appearances on eSecurity Planet ‘s Top Vendors lists: 9. Proofpoint. Annual Revenue: $1.2