Bloomberg Microsoft Corp. is urging countries to step up protection for civilians from state-sponsored cyberhacking, through the formation of international agreements similar to the Geneva Conventions and an independent group to investigate and share evidence on the attacks. The company also is advocating bilateral accords, such as the possibility that “the United States and Russia can hammer out a …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Ferrostaal Group, a leading provider of industrial solutions around the globe, announced the opening of Ferrostaal Technology Solutions L.L.C. (FSTS), its cyber-security focused systems integration division. With headquarters in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the new division will leverage Ferrostaal’s global cyber-security expertise and experience to help businesses in the Middle East reduce their risk and comply …

  WASHINGTON / AP In the first major congressional attempt to address the advent of self-driving cars, two senators said they’re launching a bipartisan effort to help to speed up the deployment of the vehicles on the nation’s roads. Republican John Thune of South Dakota, the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Democrat Gary Peters of …