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4 oh 4! Happy Birthday to Security Ledger

In-brief: Security Ledger turned four years old today! We’re saying “thanks” to all our readers and sponsors and looking forward to an exciting year in 2017 covering the intersection of security and the Internet of Things. Thanks to all who have supported our work and independent journalism!

Start-Up Claroty Has Eye On Industrial Control System Threats

In-brief: Claroty, an Israel-based start-up emerged from stealth mode on Tuesday, unveiling a new platform that it claims will help owners of industrial control systems detect threats and attacks by sophisticated adversaries. 

PCI Updates Security Guidance with Focus on Firmware

In-brief: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI Council) is raising the bar for the security of point of sale systems, with a big focus on the software (or “firmware”) that runs those systems. 

Tech Giants Team Up On Ethics for Artificial Intelligence | The New York Times

In-brief: Alphabet, IBM, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon are teaming to pioneer ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence, the New York Times reported.

Car Infotainment Vulnerability Raises Supply Chain Concerns

In-brief: Researchers from George Mason University and New York University are warning that the software used to link smart phones to in-vehicle “infotainment” (IVI) systems could make cars vulnerable to remote attack.