Some cloud providers fail to detect and block malicious traffic originating from their networks, which provides cybercriminals with an opportunity to launch attacks in a botnet-like fashion, according to a report from Australian security consultancy firm Stratsec.

Adelaide-based Computer Site Solutions (CSS) has become certified as an Emerson Network Power Solutions Partner (SP).

Global defence and security company, BAE Systems, has completed its acquisition of security provider, stratsec.net.

Defence company BAE Systems has announced 1,307 job losses in the UK, and confirmed that some will be IT roles.

The acquisition adds to BAE's capabilities and footprint in the growing area of cyber security and intelligence

The Trusted Computing Group Monday announced a working group aimed at publishing an open standards framework for cloud computing security that could serve as a blueprint for service providers, their customers and vendors building security products.

Major military contractor, BAE Systems, is aiming to grow its security systems integration business but has admitted customer recruitment is difficult.

Military contractor, BAE Systems, has won a $4 million contract with Parliament House in Canberra.