The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has halted activity across the globe. Businesses are closed, flights cancelled, people are required to stay at home, social distancing is the new norm, and widespread fear of contracting the virus is rampant. Sadly, scammers continue to take advantage of people in numerous ways during these complicated times, including using the coronavirus pandemic to develop new schemes to line their pockets. The fraudsters take advantage of any situation that might trick their victims into giving them money, regardless of the repercussions for hardworking citizens and seniors.
New UK association is first of its kind, bringing together expert companies and advisory bodies to tackle online safety
The launch has been welcomed by the UK government
Today marked a significant step forward in the UK’s fight against online harms, with the launch of the Online Safety Tech Industry Association (OSTIA).
The first of its kind, the industry body brings together innovative companies who operate in the field of online safety, who believe the UK is at the forefront of safety tech and the development of products and solutions that will make a significant contribution to online safety. Initiated by Edinburgh-based Cyan Forensics and PUBLIC, 14 separate tech companies have joined the association whose mission is to drive conversation and policy, and enact global change in the complex area of online safeguarding technology.
Imprivata Confirm ID for Remote Access licenses are being provided at no-cost to the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic
London, England: Imprivata® is providing free-of-charge licences to the UK NHS and other healthcare organisations in Europe and around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, so that more healthcare professionals can work safely and remotely, while critical systems and sensitive patient data remain secure. The free Imprivata Confirm ID for Remote Access software will ensure healthcare workers in any location can access relevant hospital systems and patient data. Simple and speedy access can be provided to network systems, cloud applications, Windows servers and desktops, and other critical systems and key workflows.
Pulse Access Suite provides uniquely integrated remote, mobile, cloud and network solutions to enable hybrid IT secure access and Zero Trust
SAN JOSE, Calif.: Pulse Secure, the leading provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, today announced its Access Suite and SDP solution were recognized in a recently published analyst report - Market Insights: Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) for Zero Trust Network Security, 2020.
To expose official corruption in Nigeria, re-orientate the psyche of Nigerians and usher in the Nigerian renaissance
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