Trend Micro describes Apex One as the evolution of its enterprise endpoint security efforts, bringing enhanced automated detection and response together with actionable insights in a single agent.

“Our latest release has advancements that address the most pressing endpoint security issues being faced in the industry today,” the company says. “Despite the claims of some so-called ‘next-gen’ vendors, effective protection requires multiple layers of security, which is foundational to our strategy. Apex One is a fantastic choice for businesses seeking to displace traditional AV or struggling next-gen deployments.”

According to IDC, global security spending is to reach $133.7 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of 9.9% over the 2017-2022 period-- meaning spending in 2022 will be 45% greater than the $92.1bn forecast for 2018.

"Privacy has grabbed the attention of Boards of Directors as regions look to implement privacy regulation and compliance standards similar to GDPR. Frankly, privacy is the new buzz word and the potential impact is very real," the analyst says. "The result is that demand to comply with such standards will continue to buoy security spending for the foreseeable future."

Security-related services is both the largest ($40.2bn in 2018) and the fastest growing (11.9% CAGR) category in global security spending. Managed security services is the largest segment within services, making nearly 50% of the category total by 2022. Integration services and consulting services make most of the remainder.

BlackBerry announces the latest addition to its selection of cryptography tools-- quantum-resistant code signing software, allowing "software to be digitally signed using a scheme that will be hard to break with a quantum computer."

Developed in collaboration with Isara Corporation, a specialist in "agile quantum-safe security solutions," the solution promises to future-proof the security of long-lived assets (such as systems in critical infrastructure, industrial controls, aerospace and military electronics, telecommunications, transportation infrastructure, and connected cars) in case quantum computers able to easily break traditional code signing schemes become reality.

Security key specialist Yubico announces the YubiKey 5 series-- a set of 4 multi-protocol security keys with features including support for the FIDO2 standard and NFC capability.

Yubico is actually one of the companies behind the FIDO2 specification (and the W3C-developed WebAuthn component). All platforms and browsers either support or are engaged in the standards work, allowing for authentication through devices such as the YubiKey, with or without a username and password.

YubiKey 5 devices support FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, PIV (smart card), OpenPGP, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP and challenge-response, making a future-proof security solution. The addition of FIDO2 allows for passwordless logins, with either single-factor or 2nd factor authentication through combination with the regular username and password. Customers can even use YubiKey 5 as part of a multi-factor authentication setup with a PIN and touch.