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“Israel is a very valued partner of NATO”

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What are the technological challenges facing NATO in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rising power of China? To understand these complex issues I sat down for a candid conversation with David van Weel, NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, during his recent visit to Israel.

Mr. van Weel’s responsibilities span several arenas which fall under the definition of Emerging Security Threats, such as counter-terrorism, cyber, climate change and security and energy security.

“We have a new Innovation Fund , a Venture Capital fund with 22 nations directly contributing to the 1 billion Euro that we are going to invest in tech. We also have a defense innovation accelerator initiative that is starting now. Innovation is coming out of the private sector and into the defense sector.

“Electric cars, for example, are more software systems than hardware systems. We will see the same in the defense industry,” explains van Wheel.

“What we’re trying to do is to bridge that gap between the commercial and military sector in Europe and North America,” adds the NATO executive. “To do that, we are going to make use of existing accelerators or incubators that are already operating in these nations, that are now mainly focused on civilian startups and technologies. We are going to use them, their networks and education programs to create businesses out of good ideas or raw technologies, to actually work on NATO’s problems.

“For example, how can we communicate underwater over a distance of 100 kilometers? It’s something that can’t be done now with existing technology, but who knows, with the technologies that are around the corner, what we might get. We will select the best ideas and co-develop them with military end-users and scientists.”

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) project is comprised of two cycles, each lasting six months, for a total of one year. In the first cycle, the companies will receive 50,000 Euros each. Those who make it to the second round will get another 150,000. They will also enjoy NATO’s mentorship.

During his stay in Israel, Assistant Secretary General van Wheel paid a…

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SLVA, BullWall partner to fight ransomware

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Patrick Evans

Patrick Evans

Information security advisory business SLVA Cybersecurity has partnered with Danish technology innovator, BullWall, to bring a last line of defence ransomware solution called RansomCare to SA.

SonicWall research suggests a ransomware attack occurs every 11 seconds globally and causes an average of 23 days downtime. In SA, the average cost of remediation from a ransomware attack was revealed to be R6.4 million with 50 to 70% of all attacks targeted SMEs.

Moreover, SonicWall’s Capture Labs logged nearly 500 million attempted ransomware attacks from January to September last year,  amounts to a 148% surge in comparison to the same period in the previous year.

is a multi-layered containment solution which detects, reacts to, and prevents malicious file corruption and encryption. The solution is agentless and utilises over 20 detection sensors to detect the tell-tale signs of active ransomware.

Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA, says: “We are very excited about our partnership with BullWall as it will enable clients to become more resilient and ensure business continuity in the face of a ransomware attack. It’s a partnership that has real relevance for South Africa as one of the top five most targeted nations for ransomware in the world.”

According to him, although many companies have endpoint protection solutions in place, too many still fall victim to this scourge because attacks target file shares. This is why having a last line of defence solution in place, that is designed to stop malicious encryption on monitored file shares and file servers, is critical.

SMEs don’t survive six months

The financial implications of a ransomware attack can be catastrophic, he adds.

The risks are significant and impact businesses who can least afford it, SMEs. These smaller entities are frequently targeted and the vast majority, around 60%, do not survive the next six months.

“A ransomware attack can easily encrypt up to 10 000 files per minute. A proven, 24/7 automated response like BullWall complements existing security defences and instantaneously detects data anomalies and events.”

To unpack the anatomy and scale of ransomware attacks, as well as best…

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Mastercard and Google Pay partner on tokenization for card-based payments

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MUMBAI :

Mastercard and Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of tokenization that will enable Google Pay users to safely transact using their Mastercard credit and debit cards.

Through tokenization, Mastercard cardholders can make payments through a secure digital token without having to share their credit or debit card details such as card number and expiry date with a merchant.

The statement said that Google Pay Android users can scan and pay across all Bharat QR-enabled merchants, tap-and-pay, and make in-app transactions through their Mastercard debit and credit card. For registration, users will do a one-time setup by entering their card details and their OTP to add their card on the Google Pay app.

Sajith Sivanandan, business head of Google Pay and Next Billion User Initiative (Asia Pacific) said, “At Google Pay, our endeavour is to simplify payments and make it accessible to as many users as possible – one key pillar in making this a reality is to offer the highest levels of security for every transaction with the help of technology.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Mastercard for card tokenization which will offer users state-of-the-art security for card payments. This is already live for several credit card issuers on Mastercard, and we are working closely with other banking partners to further expand the adoption of tokenization in India. We are hopeful that the added simplicity and convenience will make an ever-larger base of users feel secure in making more payments digitally,” he said.

According to Nikhil Sahni, division president (South Asia and country corporate officer) at Mastercard, tokenization enables an additional layer of security for payments, which reduces friction and improves the shopping experience.

“It will redefine the current payment ecosystem by enabling a safe experience for the consumer and facilitate millions of mobile- first users from remote locations in migrating towards a cashless society,” said Sahni.

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Dell and AWS partner to protect customer data from ransomware

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Dell Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, to protect customer data from ransomware by bringing Dell’s cyber recovery solution to the AWS Marketplace with the launch of Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS.

Through the AWS Marketplace, customers can easily purchase and deploy an air-gapped cyber vault from Dell, to help securely protect and isolate data away from a ransomware attack.

Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS provides multiple layers of protection with a modern approach that allows AWS customers to resume normal business operations quickly and confidently after a cyberattack.

“The solution moves a customer’s critical data away from the attack surface, physically and logically isolating it with a secure, automated operational air gap. Unlike standard backup solutions, this air gap locks down management interfaces, requiring separate security credentials and multi-factor authentication for access,” Dell said in a statement.

“Data is a strategic asset and protecting it against ransomware and other cyberattacks is critical for organizations to make informed decisions about their business and thrive in today’s digital economy,” said David Noy, vice president of data protection product management, Dell Technologies. “By teaming with AWS, we are offering customers a cyber recovery solution that isolates business-critical data away from an attack with an air-gapped cyber vault, helping organizations reduce risk and protect data with confidence after a successful cyberattack.”

 

As organizations continue to adopt diverse IT infrastructures, across the public cloud and on-premises environments, data protection solutions can improve data security. According to the 2021 Dell Technologies Global Data Protection Index survey of 1,000 global IT decision makers, 66% of organizations in Asia-Pacific and Japan region lack confidence that all business-critical data can be recovered in the event of a destructive cyberattack. Dell EMC PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS aims to help customers address the increasing risk of…

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