Navigating the ‘Cloudy’ Sky

Author: Raj Samani, Chief Scientist at McAfee   Cloud services are nearly ubiquitous, with 97% of worldwide IT professionals surveyed using some type of cloud functions in their organization, up from 93% just one year ago, according to data from a recent McAfee study. Indeed, this cloud-first strategy has driven organizations to take on many different providers in their cloud ecosystem. As organizations tackle new data use initiatives, intelligence building, new capabilities to store and execute on applications—we have seen an explosion in the number of sanctioned cloud providers that businesses are reporting, each a source of potential risk and … Continue reading Navigating the ‘Cloudy’ Sky

Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?

By Vincent Gourmelen, ID Card Solutions Product Manager, Citizen Identity Solutions At a time of strong data encryption, on-chip biometry checks, digital signatures or national public key directories (N-PKD), one can question the necessity of adding advanced physical security features on a passport or an Identity card. Counterfeited IDs Are a Concern Reports show that even the most secure physical ID documents can still be subject to counterfeiting, particularly aspects of the material document, such as the cardholder’s image or other personalized information.   The reason for this is simple: not all law enforcement agencies and private sector companies are equipped … Continue reading Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?

A10 Networks Names New Vice President of EMEA Sales

Proven Strategic Leader and Team Builder with Deep EMEA Experience at Ixia, Juniper Networks and Cisco Joins A10 Networks to Lead EMEA Sales A10 Networks(NYSE: ATEN), a provider of intelligent and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced the appointment of Anthony Webb as vice president of sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “In his 20 years of sales experience in the IT, data communications and telecom industry, Tony has proven his ability to deliver vision and strategic direction,” saidChristopher White, A10 Networks executive vice president of worldwide sales. “Add to that his deep knowledge and experience of the … Continue reading A10 Networks Names New Vice President of EMEA Sales

CIOs or Line of Business Leaders—Who Leads Digital Transformation?

Author: Allan Leinwand, Chief Technology Officer, ServiceNow On my way to the office last week, I was stopped at a stoplight that only allowed three cars through before turning red again. The red and the green seemed to fight for control. In my frustration, I wondered who had created such a thing? With a quick search I learned that traffic officers controlled the flow of trafficin large cities before the invention of the electric traffic light. This was the case from at least 1722 until 1912, when a policeman in Salt Lake City, Utah invented the red-green electric traffic light. … Continue reading CIOs or Line of Business Leaders—Who Leads Digital Transformation?