Rookie mistakes. Everyone makes them. Even crafty old veterans fumble the ball every once in a while. In the field of data security, however, small mistakes can result in really big problems. This morning, university student Dan Farrall reported that the job application website which GCHQ, one of Britain’s intelligence agencies, uses sends plain text passwords to applicants via email.
London, UK: Varonis, the leading provider of comprehensive data governance software, has announced the addition of industry veterans John Gavin, Jr. and Fred van den Bosch to the Varonis Board of Directors.
John Gavin, Jr. brings more than 30 years of financial and operational management experience to the Varonis board, and has served on the boards of several companies, including QlikTech, Vistaprint N.V. and BroadSoft. John most recently served as the Executive Vice President and CFO for leading data centre automation software provider BladeLogic. Prior to joining BladeLogic, John served as the CFO for several companies, including Data General Corporation, Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP) and NaviSite.
LONDON, UK: OnApp has announced the General Availability of OnApp Cloud v3.0, the latest version of its cloud platform for service providers. OnApp Cloud v3.0 sets a new standard for cloud platform technology by moving far beyond simple cloud orchestration. With an integrated SAN, global CDN and new support for VMware clouds, it reduces the capital expenditure needed to build cloud services, and offers new ways for cloud providers to generate revenue by selling a wider range of services through their core cloud platform.
Vigilance can report that the new cutting edge Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft will be based at RAF Marham, the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, yesterday announced.
The Lightning II is the most advanced jet our Armed Forces have ever operated and the decision to base it at RAF Marham has secured the future of the base. The decision will also mean new investment and infrastructure to make RAF Marham the Main Operating Base for the aircraft.
Lightning II will be jointly operated by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy and the aircraft will operate from the Navy’s new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers as well as from RAF Marham.
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