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Chicago Tribune
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Event in Montgomery to offer glimpse of farm life in the past
The Conservation Foundation's Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery will offer a taste of what farm life was like in the past during the Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Dickson-Murst Farm is at 2550 Dickson Road in Montgomery, south of Route 30 and north of Galena Road. The free event on Aug. 17 will feature children's crafts, activities and play spaces, hayrides, barrel train rides, farm equipment and harvesting demonstrations, face painting, a chance to meet farm animals and more, according to a press release about the event. Participants can watch a set of horses plowing the field at the farm and a 1913 Port Huron Steam Engine running a 1909 International Harvestor Separator to thresh oats, officials said. Antique trucks and tractors will be on display and all of the restored historic farm buildings will be open for exploration, according to the release. Free parking is available and the event will go on rain or shine, organizers said. For more information, go to Retired college automotive instructor Bill O'Connell will answers question about car buying, maintenance and repair during a program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles. To register for the free program, go to or call 630-584-0076. Naper Settlement is heading back to the 1980s with a special themed day on Saturday, Aug. 9. A 1980s-style photo shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Murray House on the Settlement's Naperville campus, 523 S. Webster St. Participants can dress in their favorite '80s attire, and props and accessories will be provided to enhance the look. Photo shoots will be scheduled in 15-minute increments, with advance registration required, a news release said. Participants can show off their look by taking part in a fashion parade from 1 to 2 p.m. starting at the settlement's Memorial Chapel. Advance registration is required. The photo shoot and parade are included in general admission to the museum campus, which is $12 for anyone 13 or older, $10 for seniors 62 and older, $8 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children under 4. Naperville residents also get in free with proof of residency. To register or for more information, go to
Channel Post MEA
13-06-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Commvault Introduces New Post-Quantum Cryptography Capabilities
Commvault has announced enhancements to its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities. These advancements are designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation of imminent but unknown cyber threats, creating an additional layer of support, when needed. Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to process data and solve complex problems that could take decades with classical computers. However, these advancements bring unprecedented security challenges, along with the potential for threat actors to use quantum computing to decipher and unlock traditional encryption methods. According to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's (ISACA) Quantum Computing Pulse Poll, 63% of technology and cybersecurity professionals say quantum will increase or shift cybersecurity risks and 50% believe it will present regulatory and compliance challenges. Now is the time to prepare and take action. Commvault has provided support for quantum-resistant encryption standards, like CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium, SPHINCS+, and FALCON, as recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) since August 2024. It was then that Commvault introduced a cryptographic agility (crypto-agility) framework, enabling its customers, via the Commvault Cloud platform, to address rapidly evolving threats without overhauling their systems. With today's announcement, Commvault has built on that framework by adding support for Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC), a new error correcting code-based algorithm designed to defend against threats like 'harvest now, decrypt later' where adversaries are intercepting encrypted network traffic and storing it for a later time when quantum computers are powerful enough to decrypt it. 'The quantum threat isn't theoretical,' said Bill O'Connell, Chief Security Officer at Commvault. 'We were among the first cyber resilience vendors to address post-quantum computing, and by integrating new algorithms like HQC and advancing our crypto-agility framework, we are providing our customers with the tools to navigate this complex landscape with confidence. Our goal is simple and clear: as quantum computing threats emerge, we intend to help our customers keep their data protected.' For industries where long-term data storage is required, like finance and healthcare, Commvault's expanded post-quantum cryptography capabilities provide access to a variety of safeguards that can help fortify network tunnels against quantum-based attacks. With Commvault's Risk Analysis capabilities, customers can discover and classify data to determine where these cryptographic capabilities may be helpful. In addition, Commvault's capabilities are simple to implement, often using a checkbox configuration, making it easy for customers to utilize when needed. The evolving quantum landscape – the need for speed As investments pour into the quantum field, the time to address emerging threats is shrinking. This makes proactive adoption of post-quantum cryptography critical. 'Quantum readiness has become a business imperative, particularly for industries which handle data that remains sensitive for decades. The time when currently encrypted data can be decrypted using quantum technology is closer than many people think,' said Phil Goodwin, Research VP, IDC. 'Commvault's early adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography and commitment to crypto-agility positions it at the forefront among data protection software vendors in proactively addressing quantum threats. Organizations with sensitive, long-term data need to prepare now for a quantum world.' 'Commvault has been an invaluable partner in our journey to enhance cyber resilience. Their leadership in adopting post-quantum cryptography, combined with their crypto-agility framework, is exactly what we need to meet stringent government security mandates and protect highly sensitive information from emerging quantum threats,' said Jeff Day, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Nevada Department of Transportation. 'Safeguarding sensitive data is paramount, and the long-term threat of quantum decryption is a significant concern. Commvault's rapid integration of NIST's quantum-resistant standards, particularly HQC, gives us great confidence that our critical information is protected now and well into the future,' said Peter Hands, Chief Information Security Officer, British Medical Association. 'Their commitment to crypto-agility is important for healthcare organizations like ours.' Availability Commvault's post-quantum cryptography capabilities, including support for NIST's HQC algorithm, are immediately available to all Commvault Cloud customers running software version CPR 2024 (11.36) and later, enabling seamless adoption of quantum-resistant protection.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Enable Complete Cyber Resilience with Commvault at AWS re:Inforce
Visit booth #631 for product demos, expert insight, networking opportunities, and more TINTON FALLS, N.J., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, is excited to announce its showcase at AWS re:Inforce, running June 16-18 in Philadelphia. Every year, AWS re:Inforce draws thousands of security professionals interested in learning how to enhance their organization's cloud security posture. Attendees range from CISOs and CTOs to DevSecOps and Security Architects. Commvault will be exhibiting in booth #631, demonstrating the Commvault Cloud platform and discussing with this audience the value of Commvault's solutions and ecosystem integrations for detecting threats early, accelerating response, and enabling fast recovery of clean data. Here are the ways to experience Commvault at AWS re:Inforce: Try it out – demos at booth #631 Supporting the widest breadth of AWS workloads, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), and Amazon DynamoDB, Commvault will be offering show attendees the opportunity to put its cyber resilience solutions to the test. From readiness to protection to resilience, solutions available to demo include: Cleanroom Recovery for testing cyber recovery plans and having a clean, isolated location in AWS to restore to, when needed. Clumio Backtrack for rapid recovery of datasets stored in Amazon S3 at billion object scale. Cloud Rewind for restoring clean data and automating the cloud application rebuild process. Air Gap Protect for isolated, immutable data storage built on the same scale as Amazon S3. Threat Scan for active threat monitoring with AI-assisted anomaly detection and fast, clean recovery. Listen in – speaking session on June 17 at 3:00 pm in Lightning Theater 1 Join Commvault CSO Bill O'Connell for a timely conversation about the latest cybersecurity challenges and threats facing AWS customers today. With over two decades of security expertise, Bill will share insights on best practices and the critical steps that can't be missed. In the end, attendees will walk away with a trusted strategy for improving their readiness and resilience. Register now to hold your spot! Learn more – check out our latest security integration with Wiz on June 17 at 12:00 pm in booth #1322 Commvault CTO Brian Brockway will be discussing the intersection between cyber resiliency and cyber recovery. He'll highlight the importance of Commvault's security partner ecosystem and how Commvault Cloud's integration with Wiz enables joint customers to use Vulnerability Reporting to drive faster, cleaner recovery of mission critical workloads in AWS. To learn more about protecting, recovering, and rebuilding AWS workloads, visit Commvault at AWS re:Inforce booth #631, schedule a meeting, or visit the partner page. About Commvault Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE COMMVAULT Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten
Scoop
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Commvault Boosts Quantum-Safe Encryption To Tackle Emerging Cyber Risks
Quantum computing will change everything we know about encryption and cyber defence, said Bill OConnell, Commvaults CSO. Our goal is to stay ahead of these shifts, giving customers the tools they need before threats materialize. Commvault has expanded its quantum-safe encryption toolkit, becoming one of the first major cyber resilience vendors to support the Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC) algorithm—part of its broader strategy to protect against next-generation threats enabled by quantum computing. The company announced today that its Commvault Cloud platform now supports HQC, a NIST-recommended algorithm designed to address 'harvest now, decrypt later' risks. These involve adversaries capturing encrypted data today to decode it in the future, once quantum computing reaches sufficient maturity. 'Quantum computing will change everything we know about encryption and cyber defence,' said Bill O'Connell, Commvault's CSO. 'Our goal is to stay ahead of these shifts, giving customers the tools they need before threats materialize.' Commvault's commitment to post-quantum cryptography dates back to August 2024, when it introduced a crypto-agility framework and support for standards like CRYSTALS-Kyber and SPHINCS+. With today's additions, the company continues to set the pace in an increasingly urgent race. The update is especially relevant for sectors like healthcare and finance, where data must be protected for decades. Commvault's Risk Analysis tools help organizations pinpoint which data sets could benefit from quantum-safe encryption, making the transition easier through a simple checkbox interface. 'Quantum readiness has become a business imperative,' said IDC's Phil Goodwin. 'Commvault's leadership in this space positions it as a proactive player in data protection.' The PQC features are immediately available for all Commvault Cloud users on version CPR 2024 (11.36) and above.
Scoop
10-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Commvault Boosts Quantum-Safe Encryption To Tackle Emerging Cyber Risks
Commvault has expanded its quantum-safe encryption toolkit, becoming one of the first major cyber resilience vendors to support the Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC) algorithm—part of its broader strategy to protect against next-generation threats enabled by quantum computing. The company announced today that its Commvault Cloud platform now supports HQC, a NIST-recommended algorithm designed to address 'harvest now, decrypt later' risks. These involve adversaries capturing encrypted data today to decode it in the future, once quantum computing reaches sufficient maturity. 'Quantum computing will change everything we know about encryption and cyber defence,' said Bill O'Connell, Commvault's CSO. 'Our goal is to stay ahead of these shifts, giving customers the tools they need before threats materialize.' Commvault's commitment to post-quantum cryptography dates back to August 2024, when it introduced a crypto-agility framework and support for standards like CRYSTALS-Kyber and SPHINCS+. With today's additions, the company continues to set the pace in an increasingly urgent race. The update is especially relevant for sectors like healthcare and finance, where data must be protected for decades. Commvault's Risk Analysis tools help organizations pinpoint which data sets could benefit from quantum-safe encryption, making the transition easier through a simple checkbox interface. 'Quantum readiness has become a business imperative,' said IDC's Phil Goodwin. 'Commvault's leadership in this space positions it as a proactive player in data protection.' The PQC features are immediately available for all Commvault Cloud users on version CPR 2024 (11.36) and above.
