Demystifying Access Control and Zero Trust
As agencies rethink making temporary remote arrangements permanent, officials should start with proven ubiquitous encryption technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many organizations to adapt to unprecedented numbers of personnel working remotely. Rather than just a temporary deviation, this seems likely to persist, with a recent Microsoft survey finding that 73% of employees want to continue to work from home after the pandemic. However, this "new normal" creates a sig
Cellcrypt named in "30 Innovative Brands of the Year, 2021" by The Silicon Review
Cellcrypt is proud to have been recognized by The Silicon Review as one of their innovative brands to watch in 2021. The award is in acknowledgment of the achievements of our offering to date, alongside the exciting and groundbreaking services that will launch this year. As part of the award The Silicon Review interviewed CSG President and COO Adam Such to find out his predictions for the year to come: "In Conversation with Adam Such, President and COO of Cellcrypt, on taking
Compromise of Major U.S. Cybersecurity Firm is Cause for Reevaluation
The United States continues to be rocked by the SolarWinds hack, which is thought to be the worst ever cyber-attack on U.S. Government and corporations. At least six departments, including State, Treasury, Commerce and Energy, have been reported to have been breached. However, the attack was first identified, not by a government agency, but by cybersecurity firm FireEye, who were themselves recently compromised by hackers with "world-class capabilities" who had "primarily sou
CSG picked in "20 Most Promising Cyber Security Solution Providers" by CIO Review
CSG is proud to report that we have been chosen by CIO Review Magazine as one our their 20 Most Promising Cyber Security Solution Providers, 2020. Cellcrypt impressed the panel with its ability to help grow and transform businesses, leading firmly from the forefront of Cyber Security. CIO Review asked our President and COO Adam A. Such to share his insights into the fast changing world of protected communications, and how to handle the ever-growing range of threats. To read t
Does your VPN policy reflect the new reality, and what risks do you face?
Organizations across the US are at increasing risk from cyberattacks due to VPN vulnerabilities, according to The National Security Agency. With an unprecedented percentage of the workforce dialling in remotely due to the ongoing global health crisis, the NSA has issued an advisory warning focused on the importance of properly securing VPNs. The report states “VPNs are essential for enabling remote access and securely connecting remote sites, but without proper configuration,
Officials say no, nein and not for official use to WhatsApp
Despite all the official warnings and numerous articles highlighting security and privacy concerns, it seems governments around the world continue to unnecessarily expose themselves to risk by using freemium consumer messaging apps such as WhatsApp. The latest revelation came as Germany’s privacy commissioner Ulrich Kelber reminded federal ministries and institutions that use of WhatsApp was banned from official use, "even in these difficult times" presented by the worldwide
"5 Best Cyber Security Companies To Watch 2020" The Silicon Review
Proud to share that Cellcrypt and Communication Security Group Inc. has been selected in the "5 Best Cyber Security Companies To Watch 2020" by The Silicon Review. Read Adam's insightful interview here: https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/secure-communications-across-voice-messaging-and-attachments-with-military-grade-encryptioncellcrypt/
5G and China: lessons from a surveillance nation
The advent of the 5G age is now truly upon us. Although the locations where signal is available may still be limited, the main four carriers in the US now offer 5G connectivity, and it is increasingly becoming a reality in countries around the world. The benefits of this expanded 5G network will be considerable, with faster speeds and more reliable connections. Average download speeds of around 1Gbps are expected to soon be the norm, with up to 15 – 20 Gbps possible. Increase
Secure Communications Across Voice, Messaging and Files with Military-Grade Encryption:Cellcrypt
“Encryption is an arena that can't be bluffed. You're either at the top of your game, or you're not in the game at all.” From financial planning to employee and customer personal information, businesses have a responsibility to ensure the protection and privacy of a range of data. While malware protection and anti-virus software are commonplace for any IT department, many organizations are overlooking a key risk point. Non-secure mobile communication is placing data at a grea
Everyone’s Talking About Zoom… But Who’s Listening in?
A couple of months ago few people would have heard of Zoom, let alone be relying on it for social interaction or as a professional tool. Awareness and use of the platform has grown exponentially, from 10 million daily meeting participants in December to 200 million in March. But it seems most of these users don’t fully understand the nature of the tool they’re using or the associated risks. Last week the UK government was lambasted when Prime Minister Boris Johnson, self-isol