Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

Vodafone UK Unveils Secure Net Home: Enhanced Digital Security and Parental Controls for Pro II Broadband

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone UK has introduced Secure Net Home, a new digital security solution for Pro II broadband users. The service offers advanced parental controls for over 150 connected devices, enabling features such as ‘Pause the Internet,’ ‘Focus Time,’ and … Read the full press release

Orange Cybersecure Initiative to Combat Rising Cyber Threats in France

(IN BRIEF) Orange CEO Christel Heydemann announced the forthcoming launch of Orange Cybersecure, a groundbreaking cybersecurity solution set to debut on June 6th. Leveraging Orange Cyberdefense’s expertise, the initiative aims to combat internet and telephone fraud by offering accessible protection … Read the full press release

Haier Europe Partners with Orange Business to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Haier Europe, a leading global appliances company, partners with Orange Business to drive innovation and sustainability. Through this collaboration, Haier aims to optimize resource consumption, extend product lifespan, and establish itself as a data-driven enterprise offering smart home … Read the full press release

Eviden Poland Experts Secure 2nd Place in Locked Shields 2024 Cyber Defense Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security business under the Atos Group, announces the outstanding performance of its cybersecurity experts from Poland and Romania in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence’s Locked Shields 2024 … Read the full press release

Accenture and Mandiant Partner to Enhance Cyber Resilience Services

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Mandiant, a Google Cloud company, have announced a strategic partnership to bolster cyber resilience services aimed at helping organizations better manage and recover from cyberattacks. This collaboration will see Accenture integrating Mandiant Threat Intelligence and expertise … Read the full press release

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Cybersecurity with Next-Generation Solution Bundle

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG, in partnership with ETAS, introduces an advanced solution bundle integrating the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Security Software Stack into the AURIX™ TC4X Cybersecurity Real-time Module (CSRM). This collaboration aims to meet the escalating demand for … Read the full press release

Rise of Automated Threats: Imperva Report Reveals Alarming Trends in Bot Traffic

(IN BRIEF) Thales, through its cybersecurity division Imperva, released the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report, highlighting a concerning trend of escalating automated bot traffic on the internet. The report reveals that bad bots, accounting for 32% of all internet traffic, … Read the full press release

Digital Inclusion Initiative: Orange Digital Center Partners with Coursera to Provide Essential Digital Skills Training to Youth in Africa and the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) Orange Digital Center has partnered with Coursera to launch a free high-level certification training program for youth in Africa and the Middle East. The initiative aims to provide essential digital skills training, including areas such as AI, cybersecurity, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Launches Enhanced Vulnerability Management Service with Tenable to Safeguard Companies’ Attack Surfaces

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech introduces an upgraded version of its global Vulnerability Management service, integrated within its cybersecurity services brand ‘NextDefense,’ aimed at managing companies’ entire attack surfaces to proactively anticipate threats and prevent future attacks. Leveraging Tenable’s exposure management … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils cortAIx: Europe’s Premier AI Accelerator for Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading European high-tech company in civil and defense sectors, announces the launch of cortAIx, an AI accelerator. cortAIx aims to equip armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and critical infrastructure operators with secure and efficient AI solutions. Thales … Read the full press release

BT and Zscaler Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Managed Security Services

(IN BRIEF) Zscaler, Inc. and BT have announced an expanded partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange™ cloud security platform. BT will become the first global service provider to … Read the full press release

Dutch Government Grants Major Funding for Cybersecurity Research Project

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch government has allocated substantial funding to the ‘Challenges in Cyber Security’ project, recognizing the critical need for coordinated scientific research in cybersecurity. Led by Prof. Tanja Lange of TU/e, the project aims to address foundational issues … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to Bolster Cybersecurity Arm with INFODAS Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release

French Consortium Launches RESQUE Project for Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The RESQUE consortium, consisting of six French companies and organizations including Thales, TheGreenBow, CryptoExperts, and others, has initiated the RESQUE project aimed at developing post-quantum cryptography solutions to safeguard communications and networks against potential threats posed by quantum … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech UK&I Introduces ‘NextDefense’ Cybersecurity Service to Safeguard Digital Futures

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech UK&I has unveiled “NextDefense,” a pioneering cybersecurity service aimed at guiding customers towards a secure digital future. Leveraging Telefónica Tech’s global network of Security Operations Centres (SOCs), NextDefense offers cutting-edge Managed Security Services (MSS) to combat … Read the full press release

Cybersecurity across Europe in the last quarter: Post-Quantum Cryptography, 6G Network and Cloud Security

(IN BRIEF) In the last quarter (1 Dec 2023 – 1 Mar 2024), Europe’s cybersecurity scene was marked by significant strides, with Thales and Ericsson leading initiatives to enhance digital security. Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud received European Restricted certification, bolstering secure … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

Thales Collaborates with Google to Streamline eSIM Activation for Android Devices

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leader in digital security solutions, has partnered with Google to introduce the Thales eSIM Discovery solution, which integrates the Google Discovery Service for seamless activation of eSIMs on Android devices. This collaboration aims to enhance user … Read the full press release

Ericsson Türkiye Spearheads AI-Driven 6G Security Solutions in ROBUST-6G Project

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson Research Türkiye leads the ROBUST-6G project, contributing to the development of cutting-edge security solutions for 6G networks. The project aims to address the cybersecurity challenges of future 6G services and networks by leveraging AI/ML techniques and zero-touch … Read the full press release

The latest on quantum computing in Europe, January 2023 – February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release