Kaspersky Lab to move core infrastructure from Russia to Switzerland
A initiative , Kaspersky Lab is adapting its infrastructure to move a number of core processes from Russia to Switzerland . This includes customer data storage and processing for most regions , as well as software assembly , including threat detection updates . To ensure full transparency and integrity , Kaspersky Lab is arranging for this activity to be supervised by an independent third party , also based in Switzerland . The global transparency initiative , announced in October 2017 , reflects Kaspersky Lab ’ s ongoing commitment to assuring the integrity and trustworthiness of its products . The new measures are the next steps in the development of the initiative , but they also reflect the company ’ s commitment to working with others to address the growing challenges of industry fragmentation and a breakdown of trust . Trust is essential in cybersecurity and Kaspersky Lab understands that trust is not a given ; it must be repeatedly earned through transparency and accountability .
EVENT HELD IN BAHRAIN TO HELP EMPOWER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
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A initiative , Kaspersky Lab is adapting its infrastructure to move a number of core processes from Russia to Switzerland . This includes customer data storage and processing for most regions , as well as software assembly , including threat detection updates . To ensure full transparency and integrity , Kaspersky Lab is arranging for this activity to be supervised by an independent third party , also based in Switzerland . The global transparency initiative , announced in October 2017 , reflects Kaspersky Lab ’ s ongoing commitment to assuring the integrity and trustworthiness of its products . The new measures are the next steps in the development of the initiative , but they also reflect the company ’ s commitment to working with others to address the growing challenges of industry fragmentation and a breakdown of trust . Trust is essential in cybersecurity and Kaspersky Lab understands that trust is not a given ; it must be repeatedly earned through transparency and accountability .
The new measures comprise the move of data storage and processing for a number of regions , the relocation of software assembly and the opening of the first Transparency Centre . By the end of 2019 , Kaspersky Lab will have established a data centre in Zurich and in this facility will store and process all information for users in Europe , North America , Singapore , Australia , Japan and South Korea , with more countries to follow .
EVENT HELD IN BAHRAIN TO HELP EMPOWER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
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Authority ( iGA ), in partnership with Microsoft , held an exclusive event to empower the kingdom ’ s governmental entities to work more productively while improving security .
Co-hosted by iGA and Microsoft Bahrain , a series of training sessions were conducted at the Wyndham Grand , Manama , under the title Government Future Direction with Microsoft which focused on transforming the way employees work while ensuring the highest standards of security .
The attending delegates from government entities across the kingdom were introduced to the power of Microsoft 365 , a complete intelligent solution that brings together the best of Office 365 , Windows 10 Enterprise ,
Enterprise Mobility and Security to empower everyone to be creative and work together securely .
Information & eGovernment Authority CE Mohamed Ali AlQaed said : “ The Information & eGovernment Authority is keen on strengthening [ its ] partnership with Microsoft in order to rise to higher levels of delivered services and cloud computing solutions – available with Microsoft – that are in line with the strategic decision of migrating to the cloud by adopting the ‘ cloud first policy ’.”
He stressed that the partnership with Microsoft contributes to enhancing the efficiency of entities to provide high-quality services and support the kingdom ’ s strategic direction that forms a quantum leap in the field of adopting the latest technologies .
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