Consumer security concerns at an all-time high, but priorities have shifted

31% of Americans are concerned about their data security while working from home during the global health crisis, according to a Unisys Security survey. Consumer security concerns The survey found that overall concerns around internet security (includi… Continue reading Consumer security concerns at an all-time high, but priorities have shifted

Unisys Stealth awarded with the U.S. government certification for trusted security solutions

Unisys announced the U.S. government certification of Unisys Stealth to protect information as it flows between Stealth-enabled endpoints. Stealth is the first microsegmentation cybersecurity solution to be validated by the National Information Assuran… Continue reading Unisys Stealth awarded with the U.S. government certification for trusted security solutions

Unisys offers $10,000 to those who compromise a target system protected by Stealth

Unisys announced that the company is offering $10,000 to participants who can capture data and credentials protected by the Unisys Stealth cybersecurity solution at RSA Conference 2020 in San Francisco. The “Unisys Stealth Capture the Flag”… Continue reading Unisys offers $10,000 to those who compromise a target system protected by Stealth

Interacting with governments in the digital age: What do citizens think?

Most U.S. citizens acknowledge and accept that state and local government agencies share their personal data, even when it comes to personal information such as criminal records and income data, according to a new survey conducted by YouGov and sponsor… Continue reading Interacting with governments in the digital age: What do citizens think?

Personal security and national security concerns are back on the rise

More than one in five (22%) Americans say they have cancelled plans or considered cancelling plans to attend large-scale public events due to concerns about physical attacks and the safety of their data, according to the new 2019 Unisys Security Index…. Continue reading Personal security and national security concerns are back on the rise

UK citizens fear identity theft over other security concerns such as national security

The 2018 Unisys Security Index, a security barometer which surveys over 1,000 UK citizens, has revealed identity theft as the top worry for UK citizens, with 56 percent of respondent registering that they were very or extremely concerned. Concerns over… Continue reading UK citizens fear identity theft over other security concerns such as national security

Fighting ransomware with network segmentation as a path to resiliency

Recent cybersecurity events involving the use of ransomware (WannaCry and similar variants) represent the latest examples highlighting the need for organizations to not only take an initial hit, but survive, adapt, and endure. In other words, be resili… Continue reading Fighting ransomware with network segmentation as a path to resiliency

Majority would trust organisations more if they were to use biometrics for authentication

Nearly seven in 10 Europeans (68 percent) said they would trust organisations more if they were to use biometrics for authentication, according to a new Unisys survey. The survey also found that tech-savvy consumers are ready for biometric authenticati… Continue reading Majority would trust organisations more if they were to use biometrics for authentication

Connected technologies will accelerate security threats to healthcare industry

Life sciences and healthcare companies will follow the lead of other industries and integrate connected technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent scanners across their ecosystems as a means to improve operational efficiencies, enhance supply chain visibility and deliver better patient care – but the increasing use of such technologies will accelerate security risks, according to a new set of predictions from Unisys. “Market forces that to this point have primarily affected other industries … More Continue reading Connected technologies will accelerate security threats to healthcare industry

Do IT modernization efforts increase security challenges?

Most government IT executives believe that IT modernization projects increase security challenges as opposed to alleviate them, according to a new study from Unisys. A large percentage of respondents to the study also reported concern about the excessive length of the procurement process and effectiveness of regulatory mandates – which they said lead to a “check-the-box” approach to compliance. The blind survey of 200 federal IT executives, performed by research company Market Connections, asked about … More Continue reading Do IT modernization efforts increase security challenges?