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Russian hacks weigh on private equity’s software investments (Reuters via KFGO) Some of the world's biggest private equity firms, including Blackstone Group Inc, Silver Lake Partners LP and Thoma Bravo LP, own major stakes in the software firms whose shares dived on news that they were breached by ...
SolarWinds hack offers a murky upshot for D.C. contractors (Washington Business Journal) The company said the wide-ranging cyber breach on government contractors affected as many as 18,000 clients.
3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Focus On Amid Reports Of Russian Hacking (Nasdaq) Cybersecurity companies are benefiting from the heightening necessity of IT security solutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic-led remote-working and online learning wave. The trend has led to a rally in cyber security stocks so far this year.
Network Perception Announces $2.73 Million in Seed Round Funding (BusinessWire) Network Perception (https://www.network-perception.com), the market leading software solution for cyber- compliance and network security in the electr
Cybersecurity Assessment Firm Outpost24 Raises €19 Million (SecurityWeek) Cybersecurity assessment solutions provider Outpost24 on Monday announced that it has raised SEK 200 million (roughly €19 million / $23 million).
Verisk to Acquire Behavioral Data and Intelligence Leader Jornaya (StreetInsider.com) Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data analytics provider, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jornaya, a...
API startup Noname Security launches out of stealth in a hot area of security with $25 million in funding and its CEO explains why resisting layoffs despite the pandemic was crucial (Business Insider) Noname's cofounders served together in the Israeli Defense Forces before starting their company earlier this year to help monitor and secure APIs.
Palo Alto Networks Completes Acquisition of Expanse (PR Newswire) Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Expanse Inc., a leader in...
Los Altos startup 4iQ merges with Spanish firm to form Constella Intelligence (Silicon Valley Business Journal) Los Altos cybersecurity startup 4iQ Inc. is merging with a Spanish company, Alto Analytics, to form a new entity called Constella Intelligence, the new company announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Bastille Awarded Phase 5 Contract from Department of Homeland Security (BusinessWire) Bastille, the leader in enterprise threat detection through software-defined radio (SDR), today announced it has been awarded a Phase 5 Other Transact
Gigamon Channel-First Focus Provides Partners Unparalleled Support as Global Business Landscape Continues to Evolve (Gigamon) Company’s Catalyst Channel Program Broadens Reach Through Strong Leadership, Expanded Ecosystem and New Technology Partners
Inside the implosion of the $35 million startup meant to fix the Democratic Party (Vox) Alloy was once seen as Democrats’ next great hope. But chaos awaited.
4iQ and Alto Analytics Merge and Rebrand as Constella Intelligence (PR Newswire) 4iQ, the leader in identity intelligence, and Alto Analytics, a leader in applying AI & data science to the digital public sphere, today...
Refinitiv Acquires GIACT, Enhances Cyber Crime Fighting Capabilities (Payments Journal) There’s no doubt that all this staying home is boring, so it’s no wonder people have picked up new hobbies since the start of the pandemic. Some folks have taken to puzzles or Sudoku, while others prefer to binge watch every season of Ozark. Criminals were not immune either, picking up new skills and accelerating their attacks.
ManTech Acquires Tapestry Technologies to Expand Defensive Cyber Capabilities (GlobeNewswire) ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq: MANT) has completed the acquisition of Tapestry Technologies, a leading provider of advanced cyber solutions. Headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and founded in 2005, Tapestry Technologies offers a full range of cyber defense solutions and expertise, including cyber architecture and policy development, DevSecOps-based systems and software engineering and cyber training.
ManTech closes second cyber-focused deal in a month (Washington Technology) ManTech completes its second acquisition of a cybersecurity-focused company in nearly a month and is also touting talent as part of the equation.
Outpost24 Announces Completion of €19m Funding Round (Infosecurity Magazine) Outpost24 will use the funding to expand its services globally
At-Bay raises $34 million in Series C round (Insurance Business Magazine) It will use the capital to grow headcount and launch new products
Cybersecurity Stocks Rise, SolarWinds Plunges Amid Reports Of Russian Hacking (Investor's Business Daily) Cybersecurity stocks rallied amid reports that Russian hackers had accessed U.S. government agencies via SolarWinds' network management software.
Cisco to hire 1,200 from top colleges - ET CIO (ETCIO.com) A majority, 95% of the college recruits are going to be from engineering colleges such as IITs and National Institutes of Technology, Anupam Trehan, d..
The World’s Largest Live Hacking Event (HackerOne) HackerOne and The Paranoids partnered to bring you the largest live hacking event in the world
HackerOne, Verizon weigh pros and cons of making live hacking contests virtual (CyberScoop) Among all the ways COVID-19 has affected the cybersecurity world, perhaps nothing is more impossible than live hacking events, which were once a staple of the industry.
Palo Alto Networks reveals 2020 partner award winners (ARN) Palo Alto Networks has revealed the winners of its 2020 Australian Partner Awards, recognising partners that play a key role in driving innovation, sales and services and delivering security.
Secure Cyber Defense growing Miamisburg operations with 16 new employees (Dayton Business Journal) As costly cybersecurity attacks hinder U.S. businesses and government agencies, the need for companies with trained cybersecurity experts continues to grow.
Alexandre BLANC Cyber Security on LinkedIn: #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #infosec | 262 comments (LinkedIn) I'm absolutely excited, and honored to announce that I joined VARS Corporation today, as vCISO. I could not wait anymore to make the announcement!
DataTribe Announces SightGain as Winner of Third Annual Cybersecurity Startup Challenge (BusinessWire) DataTribe awards SightGain as the winner of The Third Annual DataTribe Challenge.
Machine Identity Management Unicorn: Thoma Bravo Majority Stake Drives Venafi Valuation To $1.15B (CRN) Here's a look at why leading private equity cybersecurity investor Thoma Bravo has acquired a majority stake in machine identity management software maker Venafi.
FireEye Closes $400 Million Strategic Investment Led by Blackstone (BusinessWire) FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE), the intelligence-led security company, today announced that the $400 million strategic investment led by funds managed b
Orca Wins $55M for Cloud Security Fight Against Palo Alto Networks (SDxCentral) Orca Security scored a $55 million Series B in its fight against cloud security heavyweights including Palo Alto Networks.
BAE lets go of commercial cyber (Washington Technology) BAE Systems becomes the latest in a group of government contractors to find a new home for the commercial cybersecurity business.
Former CEO helps buy back cybersecurity firm from BAE Systems, puts HQ in Morrisville (Triangle Business Journal) A private investment group led by a former CEO has bought a company from international giant BAE Systems, naming Morrisville as the headquarters.
New Relic Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Pixie Labs, a Next Generation Machine Intelligence Observability Solution for Developers Using Kubernetes (BusinessWire) Today, New Relic, Inc. (NYSE: NEWR), a leader in observability, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pixie Labs, a next generatio
Why NortonLifeLock Is Buying Avira For About $360 Million (Pulse 2.0) NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK) recently announced it is buying Avira in an all-cash transaction for approximately $360 million from Investcorp Technology Partners. These are the details.
Salaries in one of the hottest tech sectors revealed: How much 24 cybersecurity companies including CrowdStrike, FireEye, and Palo Alto Networks pay analysts, engineers, and other roles (Business Insider) An analysis of newly-released federal pay data reveals salaries at 24 major cybersecurity companies, many of which are still hiring aggressively.
Why CrowdStrike, Okta, and Cloudflare Stocks Surged Today (The Motley Fool) Online security has never been more important.
VMware CEO says cybersecurity is 'a chaotic mess right now' and that his firm plans to build more safety tools into its own products (Business Insider) VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger said defending against cyberattacks will be one of its major goals in the next decade.
WSJ News Exclusive | In India, Facebook Fears Crackdown on Hate Groups Could Backfire on Its Staff (Wall Street Journal) The company balked at removing a Hindu nationalist organization after warnings from its security team that its business prospects and local staff might face harm.
After The US Election, Key People Are Leaving Facebook And Torching The Company In Departure Notes (BuzzFeed News) A departing Facebook employee said the social network's failure to act on hate speech “makes it embarrassing to work here.”
Broadcom Cyber Security Aggregator Program: Jump-starting Symantec Partners? (ChannelE2E) Broadcom global cyber security aggregator program (CSAP) engages Symantec distributors such as Arrow, Synnex & Tech Data. Are SMB partners the target?
Saudi Arabia Inks Agreement with Dell Technologies to Bolster AI Sector (Al Bawaba) The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed an agreement with the American multinational computer company Dell Technologies, com
Comodo Announces Open Seas as Newest MSSP Partner (Yahoo) Comodo, the world’s leader of next-generation cybersecurity announced a partnership with Open Seas, a leading UK based technology consulting firm. Together Comodo and Open Seas will bring Comodo'...
Corero Network makes more inroads into Tier 1 market (Proactiveinvestors UK) Contract wins in October and November included a Tier 1 UK telecoms and communications provider and a Tier 1 Asian communications provider
Oracle is moving its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas (CNBC) Oracle is the latest tech company to relocate from California to Austin, Texas.
Oracle’s HQ move to Texas could prompt others to join the Bay Area exodus (Silicon Valley Business Journal) “These high-profile moves create precedent and raise the comfort for other companies to do likewise,” said John Boyd, a site selection consultant.
Cyber startup born out of NSA wins $2M in annual DataTribe contest (Baltimore Business Journal) The goal of the funding competition is to find more promising cyber startups that could fit that mold and are poised to grow and bring jobs and returns to the region.
VMRay Closes $25 Million Series B (GlobeNewswire) Digital+ Partners Leads Continuation Funding Round in Growing Automated Threat Analysis & Detection Provider, Closing its Series B Round at US $25 Million
Deloitte Buys HashedIn Technologies: Details About The Deal (Pulse 2.0) Deloitte Consulting recently announced it is buying HashedIn Technologies Private Limited. These are the details.
Thoma Bravo Investment Values Cybersecurity Biz At $1.15B (Law360) Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced Thursday that it has injected Venafi with an investment that valued the cybersecurity company at $1.15 billion in a deal guided by Kirkland and Orrick.
Cybersecurity Market Review | Q3 2020 (Momentum Cyber) Momentum Cyber Is Pleased To Release Its Q3 2020 Cybersecurity Market review.
ManTech Wins $273M DHS Award (WashingtonExec) Technology solutions provider ManTech has won a 5-year, $273 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security to provide Business Intelligence
FireEye signed contract with MoD weeks before cyber attack (Telecompaper) Cyber security company FireEye signed a contract with the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) just weeks before announcing it had been hit by a cyber attack, reports The Telegraph.
VMware CEO says cybersecurity is 'a chaotic mess right now' and that his firm plans to build more safety tools into its own products (Business Insider) VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger said defending against cyberattacks will be one of its major goals in the next decade.
China Telecom Joins MANRS (PR Newswire) The Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) officially accepted China Telecom as a participant in the network operator program,...
iProov Announces Record Growth In 2020 (BusinessWire) iProov, world leaders in secure biometric authentication technology, has today announced a record year of growth across the company. In the 12 months
Cybereason Brings Valuable Perspective To Cybersecurity (Forbes) Lior Div, co-founder and CEO of Cybereason, talks about his background and the origin of Cybereason, and the unique perspective the company has that takes cybersecurity to the next level to protect customers.
Facebook’s Global Ad Machine Is The Company’s $80 Billion Annual Lifeblood. Workers Say It Puts Profits Over People. (BuzzFeed News) Facebook is on track for record ad revenue this year. That’s partly due to its lax approach to stopping scammers, hackers, and disinformation peddlers who buy ads that rip off and manipulate people, say former and current workers.
Timnit Gebru: Google’s ‘dehumanizing’ memo paints me as an angry Black woman (VentureBeat) In an exclusive interview after being fired by Google, Timnit Gebru talked about toxic work culture and building an equitable tech future.
Decrypting Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity (Infosecurity Magazine) How to improve awareness of opportunities for women and help sustain from STEM to the workforce
Google, YouTube add user controls to limit alcohol, gambling ads (Search Engine Land) The new feature will launch on YouTube in the U.S. first.
MasterCard to Cut Pornhub Ties; Visa Suspends Use Pending Probe (Bloomberg) Pornhub calls the firms’ moves ‘exceptionally disappointing’
Announcing the winners of the 2020 Security Excellence Awards (Computing) Entries had to demonstrate high levels of innovation, relevance and adoption just to make the shortlist
Cybersecurity & Privacy Group Of The Year: Robbins Geller (Law360) Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP helped win initial approval of a $650 million, all-cash settlement on behalf of Illinois residents bringing biometric privacy claims against Facebook, landing the firm a place among Law360's 2020 Cybersecurity & Privacy Groups of the Year.
Bionic Emerges from Stealth with $17 Million in Funding to Empower Enterprises with Application Intelligence (PR Newswire) Bionic, the application intelligence company, today emerged from stealth with $17 million in funding and an innovative platform that gives...
Hunters Receives Growth Funding from Snowflake Ventures for its Open XDR (BusinessWire) Hunters today announced that Snowflake Ventures has joined Hunters’ Series A investors alongside Okta (OKTA) and Microsoft (MSFT) M12 venture arm, fur
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Thoma Bravo Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Venafi (Digital Journal) “Machine identity management is a top priority in cybersecurity because it is foundational for digital transformation,” said Jeff Hudson, CEO of Venafi.
CyberCX eyes Australian government with Foresight acquisition (ZDNet) The addition of Foresight is touted by CyberCX as being another substantial capability for delivering cybersecurity solutions to major government clients.
Cloud Security Firm Wiz Emerges From Stealth With $100M in Funding (SecurityWeek) Cloud security startup Wiz emerges from stealth mode with $100 million in Series A funding.
Zero To $100 Million In Nine Months: Index, Sequoia Back Cybersecurity Company Led By Former Microsoft Execs (Forbes) Assaf Rappaport left Microsoft last year to launch cybersecurity startup Wiz, which has just raised $100 million.
New Veteran Owned Company Turns Their Experience to Securing IT Throughout the Valley (PR Newswire) Honest Rockies, IT officially announces the formation of its Veteran Owned and Operated Business that focuses on business security and ensuring...
New Report Explores Relationship Between Cybersecurity Ratings and Stock Performance (PR Newswire) The Journal of Cyber Policy today announced the publication of its latest report, Cybersecurity Ratings and Stock Performance. The report...
Valimail Triples Customer Base, Becomes Top Global DMARC Provider in 2020 (BusinessWire) Valimail, the global leader in zero-trust, identity-based anti-phishing solutions, is experiencing momentous growth in 2020.
Facebook slides to day's low as FTC, states announce antitrust lawsuit; U.S. may seek WhatsApp, Instagram divestment (NASDAQ:FB) (SeekingAlpha) Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is 2.9% lower, hitting its lows of the day, after announcement of lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states charging the company with an illegal monopoly.
Facebook’s antitrust problems are jeopardizing its plans for WhatsApp (Quartz) The company has big plans to turn the messaging app into a global payments platform.
Apple responds to WhatsApp's criticism on privacy labels (ETCIO.com) The latest chapter in Facebook-Apple rivalry is about privacy labels on apps.
Google CEO pledges to investigate exit of top AI ethicist (Axios) Sundar Pichai also apologized for what he acknowledged was a breach in trust with staff.
Pwine Award Winners 2020 (Pwnie Awards) The results are in – congratulations to all of you, you brilliant people!
Cybersecurity & Privacy Group Of The Year: Latham (Law360) Latham & Watkins LLP narrowed a consolidated data breach class action against Facebook from 16 plaintiffs to one and achieved a preliminary settlement with no damages, earning the firm a spot among Law360's 2020 Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice Groups of the Year.
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CodeZero Launches New Digital Identity Card Powered By LISNR Ultrasonic Technology (LISNR) Contactless Authentication. LISNR's ultrasonic data-over-sound technology enables contactless transactions for merchants, financial service providers and mobility companies.
Trend Micro Announces World's First Cloud-Native File Storage Security (PR Newswire) Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today announced the world's first cloud-native, fully serverless...
SlashNext Protects World's Leading Brands and Reputations with New 2.0 Real-time Phishing Defense APIs (PR Newswire) SlashNext, the phishing authority and provider of real-time AI phishing defense services, today announced the release of its 2.0 Real-time...
WatchGuard’s New Firewalls Deliver the Power and Protection Organizations Need Today with the Agility to Evolve Tomorrow (WatchGuard Technologies) New high-performance Firebox M Series appliances provide simplified, extensive and flexible security for organizations managing the increased shift to remote workforces
AttackIQ Security Optimization Platform Validates NIST 800-53 Security Controls Against MITRE ATT&CK®, Verifying Effective Compliance and Aligning Preeminent Cybersecurity Frameworks - AttackIQ (AttackIQ) Aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, security teams can now use AttackIQ scenarios to test their controls against NIST 800-53 safely, at scale, and in a production environment.
Breach Detection & Response added to Defendify's all-in-one cybersecurity platform (Defendify) Today’s cybercrime requires cyber alarm systems to detect, alert, and stop digital criminals in their tracks, making 24/7 detection and response key to a strong cybersecurity posture.
Sophos-ReversingLabs (SOREL) 20 Million sample malware dataset (Sophos AI) The Sophos AI team is excited to announce the release of SOREL-20M (Sophos-ReversingLabs – 20 million) – a production-scale dataset […]
SafeBreach Hacker's Playbook Updated for US-CERT Alert AA20-345A (SafeBreach) SafeBreach Labs has updated the Hacker's Playbook with new attack methods for malware samples described in US-CERT (AA20-345A) which addresses attacks on educational institutions.
SafeBreach Hacker's Playbook Updated for US-CERT Active Exploitation of SolarWinds (SafeBreach) SafeBreach Labs has updated the SafeBreach Hacker's Playbook with new attack methods for malware samples described in US-CERT Active Exploitation of SolarWinds Software.
Infocyte Community Edition: Free Infocyte Platform Access (Infocyte) Infocyte is launching its first free community edition of our solution. To sign up, please enter your information and a member of our team will reach out to you for next steps.
Fime helps to bring SCA to in-app payments with EMV® 3DS SDK testing accreditations. (FIME) Fime’s EMV 3DS Test Platform has been qualified and its lab accredited by EMVCo for Software Development Kit (SDK) type approval testing for Android and iOS apps.
CloudKnox Security Advances CIEM Market with Comprehensive Multi-Cloud Serverless Functions Support and Seamless ServiceNow Integration (BusinessWire) CloudKnox Security Advances CIEM Market with Comprehensive Multi-Cloud Serverless Functions Support and Seamless ServiceNow Integration.
CipherCloud Introduces Multi-Cloud Security Posture Management - Protecting Customers from Risky Configuration Exposures (BusinessWire) CipherCloud Introduces Multi-Cloud Security Posture Management - Protecting Customers from Risky Configuration Exposures
Tehama Launches on AWS Marketplace (BusinessWire) Tehama Enterprise Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is now available on AWS Marketplace. Tehama enables enterprises to create cloud-based virtual offices.
Swimlane Integration with Stellar Cyber Brings Customized Automation to Incident Response (BusinessWire) Swimlane announces new product integration with Stellar Cyber, bringing custom automation to incident response.
Sophos Announces 4 New Open Artificial Intelligence Developments (GlobeNewswire) SophosAI Advances the Practices and Language that Will Transform the Cybersecurity Industry with Much-needed Transparency and Openness
Persona Launches Free Identity Verification Offering (BusinessWire) Persona, identity infrastructure for real-time verification and protection, today launched its free Starter plan out of beta, the first permanent free
Onfido Announces New Identity Verification Solution on Salesforce AppExchange (Onfido) Remote identity verification enables banks to go branchless faster
Asigra Cloud Backup with Deep MFA Brings Enhanced Ransomware Defense to Microsoft Office 365 (Techtoday Newspaper) Cloud-Based Data Protection Platform Mitigates Ransomware Threat to Popular Business Application Suite
Okera Introduces Industry's First Adaptive Security Plane with nScale™ Elasticity (PR Newswire) Okera today announced the next evolution of the Okera Dynamic Access Platform (ODAP) and the introduction of the industry's first "co-located"...
IBM and Port of LA announce new $6.8M cyber centre (Digital Ship) IBM Security and the Port of Los Angeles have announced a $6.8 million, three-year agreement to design and operate a Port Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC...
Los Angeles and IBM in cyber security deal (Port Strategy) The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an agreement with IBM to design and operate a cyber resilience centre (CRC) at the Port of Los Angeles.
IBM Collaborates with AWS on Security for Hybrid Cloud (PR Newswire) IBM Security (NYSE: IBM) today announced new technology initiatives leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to help clients simplify and...
General Dynamics Unveils Space & Avionics Tech Encryption Module (ExecutiveBiz) General Dynamics has introduced a cryptographic module the company designed to secure communications
These free tools from Recorded Future can make you a security intelligence expert (Graham Cluley) Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Recorded Future. Thanks to the great team there for their support! There has never been a better time than 2020 to be a cybercriminal.
ThreatConnect Releases Risk Quantifier 5.0 (Dark Reading) Cyber security's comprehensive news site is now an online community for security professionals, outlining cyber threats and the technologies for defending against them.
Cybereason vs. Ryuk Ransomware (Cybereason) Ryuk ransomware is most often seen as the final payload in a larger targeted attack against a corporation, and since its return in September, it has been mainly delivered via TrickBot or BazarLoader infections.
Check Point CloudGuard is a launch partner for AWS Outposts to Enhance AWS Hybrid-Cloud Security (Check Point Software) Check Point is a launch partner for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts. This recognizes that Check Point CloudGuard has demonstrated successful integration with AWS Outposts deployments.
Qualys launches UAE Cloud to empower Middle East organisations (Intelligent CIO Middle East) Qualys, a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, have launched the Qualys UAE Cloud, a platform that will allow public and private enterprises across the Middle East to innovate as the cloud specialist brings them unprecedented security and visibility across their hybrid IT environment. The move comes as regional cloud migration […]
New security solutions from Dell Technologies protects supply chain from top to toe (Nasi Lemak Tech) Dell Technologies has announced the addition of several new features to its suite of security solutions targeting supply chain and servers in both hardware and software.
TriVir Achieves Accredited Delivery Partner Status in the ForgeRock Trust Network Partner Program (PR Newswire) TriVir, a high-end professional services consultancy specializing in delivering custom identity solutions, announced today that it has been...
TalaTek Achieves CMMC AB Registered Practitioner Organization Designation (TalaTek, LLC) Company Continues to Expand Expertise in CMMC Compliance :: TYSON’S CORNER, Va., December 14, 2020 – TalaTek, an integrated risk management firm, today announced that it has been recognized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Board (AB) as a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO).
ESET launches renovated cloud-based endpoint security management solution for businesses of all sizes (ESET) ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has today announced the launch of its new endpoint security management platform, ESET PROTECT, in selected countries.
Karamba Security Announces XGuard Monitor to Manage the Security of Millions of IoT Devices at Scale (Karamba Security) Patent-pending algorithms automatically provide early warnings to mitigate new cyberattacks on device fleets and achieve regulatory compliance
Cybernights and CompTIA Have Partnered to Improve Cybersecurity (Enterprise Security) Cybernights and CompTIA collaborated to increase the knowledge, skills, and awareness of tech employees.
Defending the Nation's Renewable Energy Resources from Cyber Attack During a Pandemic with FoxGuard Solution’s In Depth Strategy for Securing Industrial Control Systems (GlobeNewswire) FoxGuard Solutions, Inc. in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) lab, worked together to successfully complete a DOE Cyber Security for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) project, which included technology and solutions that ensure the security and improve the resilience of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Distributed Energy Resource (DER) infrastructure.
Gupshup Launches a New Messaging Channel, GIP, to Enhance Business Communications with Consumers (BusinessWire) Gupshup today announced the launch of a new IP-based messaging channel that will enhance the way businesses communicate with consumers. The Gupshup IP
Global Foreign Exchange Bank Chooses Appdome to Secure its FX Trading App (PR Newswire) Appdome, a no-code mobile security and solutions platform, today announced that Grupo Financiero Monex, a global foreign exchange bank with...
OpenSSF Launches Open Source Tool for Evaluating SAST Products (SecurityWeek) OpenSSF announces an open source tool designed for evaluating the ability of static analysis security testing (SAST) products to detect vulnerabilities.
IronNet Launches Premium Professional Services Offerings in AWS Marketplace (PR Newswire) IronNet Cybersecurity, a leader in Network Detection and Response and Collective Defense, announced today that it is one of the first Amazon...
ITC Secure launches Healthcare Dome with Government of Jersey to protect the UK healthcare sector (BusinessWire) ITC Secure (ITC), the leading managed security services provider (MSSP), specialist cyber advisory firm and Microsoft Gold partner, today announced th
Screenlyy Selects Acuant to Provide its Most Comprehensive Customer Verification Solution to Date for Guest Screening (Yahoo) Acuant Helps Screenlyy Keep Users, Their Property, and Their Community Secure with Identity Verification Technology
New Web Series 'Mom Don't Click That' Tells Stories of Cyber Scams Through Our Parents' Eyes (PR Newswire) Anyone can fall for a cyber scam, but being willing to talk about it is another matter. Take an illuminating and light-hearted look at modern...
Ninth Wave, the Open Finance Connectivity Leader, Announces New Collaboration with HOA-Software Provider Vantaca (BusinessWire) Ninth Wave, the open finance connectivity leader, announces a new partnership with HOA-software provider Vantaca.
GlobalPlatform’s ‘Integrated’ Secure Element Specifications Leveraged by ETSI and Updated Following Live Implementations (GlobalPlatform) The standard for secure digital services and devices
Lattice Semiconductor Launches New FPGA For Cyber-Resilient Systems (Forbes) #1-Ranked Industry Analyst Patrick Moorhead dives deeper as earlier this week, Lattice Semiconductor announced its newest product built on the Lattice Nexus FPGA platform, the Mach-NX.
TPx Combines Fortinet’s Industry-Leading SD-WAN and Security in a Powerful Single Offering (Telecom Reseller) TPx, a premier managed services provider delivering award-winning managed IT, security, unified communications and connectivity, announced today that it now offers MSx Managed Firewall service with Fortinet’s integrated SD-WAN to make enterprise-grade networking and cybersecurity services accessible to all.
Checkmarx makes its automated AST solution available to all DoD agencies (Help Net Security) Checkmarx is making its automated application security testing solution available to all DoD agencies in the form of a hardened container.
This VPN-email security duo can protect you online for a year for under $45 (The Next Web) TLDR: The Premium Privacy Bundle Ft. ZenMate VPN and StartMail helps you protect your online activity and your emails with iron-clad security measures for one year. The numbers surrounding the true cost of identity theft are staggering. It costs the U.S. mortgage industry $1 billion every year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The health …
Vade Secure Releases Fully Customizable MTA Builder For ISPs and Telcos | Vade Secure (Vade Secure) Global cybersecurity leader launches new email transfer system as it celebrates major milestone.
Aryaka Announces the Industry’s Most Flexible VPN for Hybrid Workplaces and the “Anywhere” worker (Aryaka) San Mateo, CA. – December 10, 2020 – Aryaka Networks, the leader in fully managed Cloud-First WAN solutions, today unveiled SmartSecure Private Access, the industry’s most flexible managed Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote workers. Built on the architectural principles for SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and delivered as a fully managed service, […]
Atakama Expands Channel Market Reach with New Ingram Micro Distribution Relationship (PR Newswire) Atakama Inc., the data security company that introduced the first Zero Trust file system through multi-factor encryption, announced today a U.S....
FireMon and DLT Solutions Partner to Deliver Agile Network Security Policy Management to the Public Sector (BusinessWire) FireMon, the leading network security policy management company that brings visibility, control, agility, and automation to enterprise cloud and hybri
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SecZetta Adds Ronen Zoran to Board of Advisors (SecZetta) SecZetta announced the appointment of Ronen Zoran to its Board of Advisors. An accomplished corporate executive with decades of experience building and counseling high-growth companies in the security industry, Zoran will advise the SecZetta leadership team on its go-to-market strategy.
Cloudentity Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Jim Pflaging to Board of Directors (Yahoo) Cloudentity, a cloud-based provider of dynamic fine-grained authorization and governance solutions, today announced the appointment of renowned cybersecurity expert Jim Pflaging to its board of directors. Following its Series A funding round, led by prominent cybersecurity investors ForgePoint Capital and WestWave Capital, Pflaging’s appointment to the board marks another significant milestone.
Cooley Grows New York Office With Ex-Facebook, EDNY Atty (Law360) An experienced trial attorney whose resume boasts major positions at a U.S. attorney's office and Facebook has just joined Cooley LLP as a partner in the BigLaw firm's cybersecurity practice.
Palo Alto Networks Shareholders Oppose Board Nominees, Exec Pay (CRN) Discontent is rising among Palo Alto Networks shareholders, with a plurality opposing three board nominees in the past two years and executive pay for three years running.
SolarWinds Names Pulse Secure CEO to Lead Company (Channelnomics) Sudhakar Ramakrishna to take the helm as vendor continues to evaluate MSP spin-off
SolarWinds names new CEO as potential spin-off inches forward (CRN Australia) As company reveals plans to spin-off of its MSP tools business.
Top 10 Contracting Execs to Watch in 2020: Booz Allen Hamilton's Linda Asher (WashingtonExec) Linda Asher leads corporate contracting, procurement and pricing operations for Booz Allen Hamilton, with a focus on contracting and acquisition innovation.
SolarWinds Names New CEO As Potential Spin-off Inches Forward (CRN) SolarWinds Corporation has announced a new CEO for its solution provider business, at the same time it announced a confidential filing related to a spin off of its MSP tools business.
Comodo Cybersecurity appoints new ANZ boss (CRN Australia) Greg Wyman launches ANZ office after one year at Bufferzone Security.
China-funded Dito hires retired colonel as cybersecurity head (Rappler) A 'minimum' of 9 ex-soldiers are involved in Dito Telecommunity's security efforts
John Felker Added to Parsons’ Federal Strategic Advisory Board (WashingtonExec) John Felker, previously of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has joined Parsons’ federal strategic advisory board, which is tasked
Google Hires Goldman Sachs Veteran to Lead Cloud Security (Wall Street Journal) Phil Venables, a former security chief at Goldman, will become Google Cloud’s first chief information security officer next week.
Vade Secure recruits Maya Gershon in the role of Chief Revenue Officer and opens its first office in Israel (Vade Secure) Based in Israel, Maya Gershon assumes leadership of global sales and marketing activities worldwide and reports directly to Vade Secure’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Georges Lotigier. Maya Gershon is in charge of accelerating Vade […]
TruSTAR Achieves Record Growth And Expands Leadership Team With Industry Security Veterans (PR Newswire) TruSTAR, a leader in data-centric security automation, today announced record growth fueling its expansion of the leadership team. In less than...
Gong Hires Chief Information Security Officer Amidst Massive Growth (PR Newswire) Gong, the revenue intelligence platform leveraging artificial intelligence to transform revenue teams, has announced the appointment of Jack...
Claroty Expands Leadership Team with VPs of Engineering and Product Management (Claroty) Newly Appointed Executives Join Seasoned Leadership Team to Continue Driving Industrial Cybersecurity Company’s Strategic Growth
Randori Expands Security Leadership As Company Scales to Meet Enterprise Demand for the Attacker's Perspective (PR Newswire) Randori, creators of the world's first automated attack platform, today announced the expansion of its security leadership team with the...
BehavioSec Names Alberto Yepez Chairman of the Board and John McCormack Chief Financial Officer (BusinessWire) BehavioSec announced additions to its leadership team and Board of Directors, naming Alberto Yepez Chairman of the Board and John McCormack as CFO.
