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CloudSigma launches hybrid hosting offering with private patching to its public cloud

Europe – London: CloudSigma, an international, customer-centric, pure-cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider has announced the launch of its hybrid hosting offering for customers at its cloud locations, including Switch SuperNAP in Las Vegas, Nevada; Interxion in Zurich, Switzerland; and Equinix globally. By offering colocated space at each of these locations and private patching to its public cloud, CloudSigma grants its customers both the security and elasticity required for sensitive data and demanding workloads.

: Meredith L. Eaton; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:34

Local IT services provider wins Montgomery Furnishings contract following rescue

IT software and services company Polymorph has won a three-year contract to manage outsourced IT functions for Montgomery Furnishings, the newco arising from the administration of Montgomery Tomlinson. Polymorph is responsible for running an IT service desk for all Montgomery Furnishings staff and managing the company’s websites.

: Iain Alexande; InfoSecurity; Posted On Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:26

Search for new UK cyber defenders takes place at the historical home of British code-breaking for the first time

30 of the UK’s most skilled amateur cyber security enthusiasts will head to Bletchley Park on Saturday to compete in a unique cyber-gladiatorial battle to determine those with the talent to protect the UK from hackers and computer viruses. SANS NetWars is the latest round of the Cyber Security Challenge UK, a nationwide competition to bring more talented people into the cyber security profession and address a critical skills shortage in the sector that affects Government bodies, businesses and citizens alike.

: DAWN NICHOLLS; Industry News; Posted On Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:21

PhishMe - Keep it focused

In this article from from PhishMe, the ways in which organisations can influence changes in the way people think about security is analyzed. Key focus points include:

Security awareness programs often attempt to throw the kitchen sink at employees by providing training on a variety of security topics ranging from password complexity to USB policies to physical security. It’s no wonder recipients feel overwhelmed. If we can shrink the change we’re asking our users to make, security awareness will be significantly more effective.