Cyber security - Case studies

Shift5, Inc., a cybersecurity company, has been selected by the Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to deliver a prototype vehicle security system for a critical ground vehicle platform. Under the $2.6 million OTA, awarded November 12, 2020, Shift5 will provide unified cybersecurity prototype kits designed to help protect the operational technology of the Army's Stryker combat vehicle platform. Rapid prototyping efforts This award is a result of Shift5's partici...

Super Micro Computer, Inc., a global pioneer in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology announced that it has deployed an additional cluster at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to augment existing computing capabilities available for national security and to help discover therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Called the “Ruby” cluster, Supermicro’s TwinPro 2U 4 node servers leverage advanced 2nd Ge...

In this attack, scammers impersonate the IRS to collect a fraudulent payment from their target. Summary of the attack target Platform: Office 365 Bypassed Email Gateway: Proofpoint Mailboxes: 50,000 to 70,000 Payload: Text Technique: Spoofing / Impersonation What was the attack? 1)Setup: The IRS has long been a popular target for impersonation by attackers. This email highlights a more sophisticated IRS impersonation, where a targeted attack is sent from a spoofed sender domain...

This week, Abnormal Security researchers have been tracking recent well-disguised attacks from a Russian criminal enterprise, which are using the Emotet Trojan to drop Ryuk ransomware and BazarLoader for financial gain. Ryuk ransomware attack The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning of an impending attack, using Ryuk ransomware, earlier this week, noting that healthcare and the public sector are the intended targets. Abnormal Sec...

Stuart Codack, Information Security Manager and Steve Roberts, Head of IT at West Midlands Trains (WMT), gave an inside look into working with SureCloud’s cyber security team. As an operator of essential services and part of the critical national infrastructure, West Midlands Trains (WMT) are constantly reviewing the service that they provide and the supporting processes to ensure that they are giving customers the very best service. WMT will routinely carry over 200,000 passengers over a...

Allot Communications Ltd., a global provider of innovative network intelligence and security-as-a-service (SECaaS) solutions for communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises, has announced that a Tier-1 telecom operator in APAC has selected Allot HomeSecure to provide consumers with zero touch clientless cyber security and parental control services, to protect the CPEs/routers and devices in their homes. HomeSecure solution The HomeSecure solution will be deployed in CPEs provided to...

Interface Security Systems, a pioneering managed services provider that delivers managed network, business security and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, recently provided Thrive Restaurant Group, one of Applebee’s largest franchisees in the US, with scalable network, communications and security services. Business security systems platform The new solutions include a next-generation secure SD-WAN architecture with network upgrades, 4G/LTE wireless capability, un...

Malwarebytes, a provider of advanced endpoint protection and remediation solutions, announced that it was selected by NatWest Group to deliver premium cybersecurity security solutions to the bank’s consumer and business banking customers worldwide. NatWest Group customers will now be able get a free license to install Malwarebytes Premium to protect their digital experiences from within their Online Banking portal. “Keeping our customers safe and secure is of paramount importance to...

A national center of excellence for children and young people with mental health needs has been secured by a comprehensive security system from IDIS, the largest in country video surveillance manufacturer in South Korea. The £7 million refurbishment of Austen House, a 14-bed forensic hospital in Hampshire run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, prioritized keeping both staff and patients safe from harm, given their specialized needs. Security systems integrator As the sole speciali...

Gough & Kelly, a provider of security products and services across the north of England, has expanded the use of SmartTask to enhance its patrol monitoring and performance reporting capabilities at a second office in Yorkshire. The company has rolled out the workforce management software to its operation in Leeds, having already achieved significant operational improvements at its York business. “SmartTask has proved to be an invaluable tool across our manned guard, keyholding and ala...

March Networks, a globally renowned company in video security and video-based business intelligence solutions, is proud to announce that one of the world’s largest oil companies will deploy its cloud-based Searchlight solution at more than 300 c-store locations. The Fortune 500 Company is currently rolling out March Networks Searchlight for Retail as a Service at all of its U.S. corporate-owned stores. The company’s branded fuel products are sold at nearly 8,000 service stations in...

IHS Markit is a global information provider that combines data, analytics, and insights to provide solutions for business, finance, and government. Business across the world relies on the company to address strategic and operational challenges and IHS Markit relies on advanced technology to do so. Challenge While IHS Markit consistently delivered insightful information to clients, they found their team did not have the bandwidth to manage, monitor, and secure their own IT systems. The organi...

A £317m contract to develop the next generation of radar for the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoons will sustain hundreds of jobs and develop technologies for the UK’s Future Combat Air System. BAE Systems and Leonardo have been awarded a contract to develop the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) to a standard ready to be integrated on to RAF Typhoons. ECRS Mk2 multi-functional array It will sustain more than 600 hig...

Leonardo in the UK has delivered the first of four complete baseline counter-drone systems to the Royal Air Force in support of the next stage of its Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) research and development program. The ORCUS system is now playing a key role in a wide-ranging testing and evaluation campaign which will improve the Air Force’s understanding of how it can employ technology in response to the threat posed by hostile drones. The RAF will also maintain the ORCUS system...

Sonitrol, the globally renowned provider of verified electronic security solutions, has announced that CMS Corporation, an award-winning construction contractor, relies on one of Sonitrol’s newest offerings, Sonitrol Network Protection. CMS Corporation’s scope of services encompasses new construction, renovations, fueling systems, and energy and sustainability projects for a wide range of commercial and federal government clients. The company’s projects are approximately 70% F...

Pluralsight, Inc., the globally renowned provider of enterprise technology skills platform, has announced that it is partnering with the United States Air Force (USAF) to power its Digital U learning program. Digital U learning program The US Air Force’s Digital U learning program is designed to help US airmen across the service, develop skills in core technology topics, such as software development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cyber security. US airmen have acces...

Global professional services provider Equiom has 14+ offices across the globe with more than 600 employees. In 2014, Equiom employed just 200 people across two offices in two jurisdictions and had ambitious plans to grow into a global business. But while the business had plans to scale, its infrastructure was that of a small business and not able to support its ambitions. As such, the company undertook a review of its entire IT infrastructure, including the network, software, and servers, with...

ISONAS Inc., a globally renowned IP access control and hardware solutions provider, and part of the Allegion family of brands, has announced that the ISONAS Pure IP access control solution has been installed at a new flagship distribution center for Premier Packaging, an international packaging solutions company, with facilities in 14 locations nationwide. ISONAS Pure IP access control In the summer of 2018, Premier Packaging was looking to implement an access control system to help secure the...

With Razberi Monitor™, security professionals can securely and remotely monitor their physical security network during a time of social distancing. IT professionals can quickly review the cyber posture data in case of a cyber-breach. Razberi Monitor™ provides secure, remote visibility into the availability, performance, and cyber posture of servers, storage, cameras, and other networked security devices. Remote monitoring The tool simplifies the monitoring and support of a multi-si...

Across industries, all modern organizations are fueled by data, and learning from that data is a natural pursuit to grow and optimize, especially in higher education. Harnessing data on attendance, dropout rates, and classroom participation help institutions proactively engage with students to keep them on a path to graduation. For one university, leveraging their data required migrating two on-premise data centers to Microsoft Azure cloud services with ongoing optimization, a big demand on the...

IBM and Daimler announced that they have expanded their agreement and Daimler will implement an intelligent cloud solution and migrate its global after-sales portal to the IBM public cloud. This will allow Daimler to drive innovation, while also benefiting from one of the industry's most open and secure public clouds for business. The global after-sales portal is key for Daimler's market activities, supporting workshop processes in the retail sector. In order to meet the growing demands of the...

Pluralsight, Inc., the enterprise technology skills platform announced that Frontier Software is partnering with Pluralsight to upskill its workforce and modernize its technologies while executing on its mainstay software solutions. Implementing intelligent workflow automation process Frontier has partnered with Pluralsight to implement technology skills development that will close its skills gaps Based in Australia, Frontier Software provides integrated HR and payroll solutions to more than...

Abnormal Security has observed attackers impersonating social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to steal the login credentials of employee’s major enterprise organizations. In the past two months, it has seen a 60% increase for several organizations with key social media presences. What are the attacks? These attacks impersonate popular social media platforms to deliver phishing emails to influential users of each platform by impersonating Instagram, Facebook, and Twi...

Teleste Corporation and a renowned international rail vehicle construction company Stadler have agreed on deliveries of Teleste’s passenger information and CCTV systems to Stadler’s new FLIRT trains for Norwegian State Railways. The deliveries will take place in 2019–2021, continuing the cooperation between Teleste and Stadler that was started in 2009. The deployment will include on-board passenger information (PIS) and CCTV systems for more than 20 trains complemented with vi...

In St. Petersburg, a set of Dahua thermal body temperature monitoring system was installed at the entrance of JSC Concern Okeanpribor to help the company with preliminary body temperature screening of employees and visitors during the pandemic. The equipment can quickly and accurately detect people with elevated body temperatures, one of the key symptoms of COVID-19, providing the organization with an additional layer of protection for its employees. JSC Concern Okeanpribor is a company engaged...

Synectics has secured a multi-site protection contract for a customer whose infrastructure assets are considered critical to national security. Responsible for maintaining an energy network that supplies over 3.9 million homes and businesses, the customer required a centralized system to guard against both physical and cyber threats at five key sites – each recognized as a national asset with corresponding levels of access clearance. The Synectics solution, driven by its Synergy 3 command...

The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England, responsible for ensuring that all undergraduate and postgraduate students, whatever their backgrounds, have a fulfilling experience of higher education which enriches their lives and careers and delivers value for money. They are headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom with a workforce of around 450 people. GDPR Data Privacy Management Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Office for Stu...