PARIS -Thursday, July 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OT-Morpho, a world leader in digital security and identification technologies, today announced that its embedded secure element designed for the Internet of Things (IoT), IoThrive Tiny SE+, has obtained the highest level CSPN1 security certification. IoThrive Tiny SE+ is the first embedded secure element of its kind to receive this certification awarded by the French security agency ANSSI2.

OT-Morpho developed the IoThrive Tiny SE+ to manage identities and secure data in any non-cellular network. In the rapidly evolving IoT market, product security validation and certification is critical, especially in an age where every device can now become a target for hackers. Being able to guarantee privacy and security in the Internet of Things will be key for the market success of connected objects.

In contrast to other programs, CSPN certification covers not only the hardware, but also t ... Read more »

 -IBC to host pre-event webinar on July 20th-

LONDON -Thursday, July 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IBC announces today the line-up of speakers for its exclusive event on Cyber Security, part of the new of the C-Tech Forum launched this year. The invitation-only event that will be held on Friday 15th September will allow businesses to gain the latest insights into the threat posed from cyber attacks, including the most common risks and how to mitigate them. Delegates will also learn how adopting a good cyber security policy can offer competitive advantages in the marketplace.

Key speakers include:

    Elaine Bucknor, Group Director, Strategy, Security & Governance – Sky
    Jeff Kember, Technical Director Media - Google
    Latha Maripuri, Global CISO & Deputy CTO – News Corp
    Paul Lynch, Director, Technology Management Office – ... Read more »

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Thursday, July 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marc Firestone, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM), today appeared as an invited witness before the Commission on Security and Cooperation to offer expert testimony in support of the Commission’s objective of addressing the security and economic threats posed by the illicit trade in tobacco. The hearing was held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

The Commission is a bipartisan body of the United States Congress with representation from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

“PMI has a clear business imperative to combat the problem of the illegal tobacco trade and ensure our products are legally sold in the market for which they are intended,” Mr. Firestone stated.

He highlighted that the global illicit tobacco trade annually deprives governments of 40-50 billion USD i ... Read more »