Cyber security in the boardroom: UK plc at risk

Cyber security isn’t a new issue. At CGI we’ve been helping to protect the UK’s critical national infrastructure, government and some of the country’s largest companies for over 40 years – since the outset of computing. However, what certainly is new is the rapidly growing business dependence on networked systems and the Internet, coupled with the rapidly evolving cyber security threat landscape and the amount that is at stake for companies in today’s digital-first world. As companies focus on digitising every area of their operations from the supply-chain, to the back-office, to customer interaction, the potential for a cyber security breach grows exponentially.

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Comodo Group

Comodo Group, Inc. is a privately held group of companies providing computer software and SSL digital certificates, based in Clifton, New Jersey in the United States. It has offices in the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Romania, China, India, Turkey and Clifton, NJ. As of 24 February 2015, Comodo was the largest issuer of SSL certificates with a 34% market share on 5.4% of all web domains.

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Secure by Design: Lexmark Print Devices

whitePaper | October 27, 2022

As organizations enhance the security of their infrastructure and move towards security methodologies and strategies, such as, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), defense in depth, assume breach, and zero trust to provide tighter access controls, the print infrastructure must also adapt. It must become a strategic initiative to secure the print infrastructure and consider both internal and external threats. Data has become a cornerstone for innovation and has become a company's most valuable asset. Some of the challenges that companies face are inadequate security practices and too much data to manage. It is important to remember that security is not a solo sport, and as a community, we are stronger together.

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Understanding Ransomware and Strategies to Defeat it

whitePaper | March 5, 2020

Held Hostage in Hollywood: In February 2016 the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, in Los Angeles, paid a ransom of about US$17,000 to hackers who infiltrated and disabled its computer network with ransomware. The hospital paid the ransom of 40 Bitcoins (currently worth about $16,664) after a “network infiltration” began on February 5, when employees reported being unable to access the hospital’s network and electronic medical records system. “The malware locked access to certain computer systems and prevented us from sharing communications electronically,” said hospital CEO Allen Stefanek.

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Cybersecurity - for safe and secure mobility

whitePaper | June 6, 2022

In a world that is increasingly connected and digital, cybersecurity is no longer simply an operational requirement – it is an economic necessity that is vital to the ongoing health of any business.

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Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) Architecture White Paper

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

This white paper presents an overview of the SPDM architecture, its goals, and a high-level summary of its use within a larger solution. The intended target audience for this white paper includes readers interested in understanding the use of SPDM to facilitate security of the communications among components of platform management subsystems.

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Warring State - China's cybersecurity strategy

whitePaper | December 1, 2019

Cyberspace and information technology have enabled the economic, political, and cultural inte - gration of the United States and China. However, interdependence creates costs as well as benefits. Increased interconnection has also contributed to major obstacles in the bilateral relationship, generating mutual distrust of incentives, actions, and norms in cyberspace. Information technology raises new challenges for states by allowing actors to exploit networks, conduct cyber espionage, or compromise national security with greater ease.

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How to Build and Mature Your AppSec Program

whitePaper | January 24, 2023

Achieving an optimal security posture for your business happens when technology, automation, infrastructure, architecture, and security policies are in alignment across the company. This white paper provides concrete strategies to mature your AppSec program and achieve code security at scale based on your organization’s needs.

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Comodo Group

Comodo Group, Inc. is a privately held group of companies providing computer software and SSL digital certificates, based in Clifton, New Jersey in the United States. It has offices in the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Romania, China, India, Turkey and Clifton, NJ. As of 24 February 2015, Comodo was the largest issuer of SSL certificates with a 34% market share on 5.4% of all web domains.

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