Security and safety are afterthoughts in almost a third of embedded systems
Posted April 27, 2016
A recent survey conducted by the US Barr Group suggests safety and security are not getting the attention they deserve from those designing embedded systems. The web based survey produced results from 2452 embedded software designers, with 33% of responses coming from engineers based in Europe most in automotive, industrial automation, defense and medical. One
Read MoreMore than half of all computers are open to attack
Posted March 11, 2016
Two reports recently reported that more than half of all devices were running out-of-date and therefore, insecure software. eSecurity Planet reported on a study by Duo Security that took a look at 2 million internet-connected devices belonging to their customers and found out-of-date components on half of the devices included old operating systems, browsers and plug-ins, that accessed corporate applications, exposing not just
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US Solons want automakers to come clean on security
Posted June 10, 2015
In a recent story on automotive software security, Wired magazine reported that automakers are actively downplaying public discussion regarding software security in their vehicles. US legislators, however, are demanding answers and pulling back the curtains on car-hacking. Eurocal Group are finding that auto security is going to be a major problem in the foreseeable future.
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Why data is insecure (hint: it’s about money)
Posted June 9, 2015
In a recent article at New Tech Press, Eurocal Group’s Anne Saunders talked about why security breaches continue happening. “There is no financial reason for companies and governments to do anything about the problem because we have not seen any significant economic damage done to the companies or their customers,” She said.
Read MoreEurocal Group customer offers solution (video)
Posted June 9, 2015 / No comments
Certus Technology Solutions has come up with a novel way of dealing with security flaws.
Read MoreSecurity in Cars (video)
Posted June 9, 2015 / No comments
In our last interview with Jack Wolosewicz, CTO of Eurocal we looked at the security holes in personal video applications. In part two, we look at a greater risk: automotive software.
Read MoreThe Weakness of Passwords (video)
Posted June 9, 2015 / No comments
This is part one of a a two-part interview with Jack Wolosewicz, CTO of Eurocal Group and founder of Certus, a security technology firm. We talk about the inherent weakness of passwords in relation to the growing use of streaming video.
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