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Sequoia and Other U.S.-Backed VCs Are Funding China’s Answer to OpenAI (The Information) A boom in artificial intelligence startup funding sparked by OpenAI has spilled over to China, the world’s second-biggest venture capital market. Now American institutional investors are indirectly financing a rash of Chinese AI startups aspiring to be China’s answer to OpenAI. The American ...
KPMG spins out software business Cranium to tackle AI Security - Cranium AI (Cranium AI) KPMG LLP today announced the spin-out of Cranium, a cutting-edge software company that enables organizations to secure their artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Cranium was developed within KPMG’s startup incubator – KPMG Studio – and in collaboration with AI Security experts in the firm’s Advisory practice.
Trustle Raises $6M Seed Funding for Access Management Tech (SecurityWeek) California startup Trustle banks a $6 million seed round to join the competition in the cloud access management technology space.
Strivacity Scores $20M for CIAM Expansion Plans (SecurityWeek) Virginia startup Strivacity has attracted $20 million in funding to compete in the customer identity and access management category.
Push Security raises $15 million and launches a host of new features (Help Net Security) Push Security has raised $15M and is launching a host of new features to help security teams take control of their SaaS portfolio.
Cybereason Raises $100 Million, Appoints New CEO (SecurityWeek) Cybereason appoints new CEO as it receives $100 million in venture funding from SoftBank Corp.
Apple and IBM join Big Tech layoffs (Computing) Both Apple and IBM have started to remove staff, though at a lower rate than contemporaries like AWS, Microsoft and Meta.
Broad Pay Ranges Can Hamper Cybersecurity Hiring (Wall Street Journal) State and local laws were intended in part to provide transparency but comparing compensation listings is often impossible, recruiters say.
Cybersecurity Venture Spending in Q1 23 Dipped to Lowest Level Since Q3 20 (Metacurity) The sharp drop followed two banner years of VC investments. One VC says despite fluctuations, the long term trend for VC cybersecurity spending is bullish.
EMA Identifies Leading Security Visionaries in its Annual Vendor Visionaries (PRWeb) Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced the release of its annual Vendor Visio
AvePoint Wins Two Awards and Named a Finalist at the 2023 Microsoft Singapore and Asia Pacific Partner of the Year Awards (GlobeNewswire News Room) AvePoint named a winner for the Education Industry and Future of Work Transformation, Modern Work categories in Singapore, and a finalist for ISV Partner...
Delinea Carries Strong Channel Momentum Into 2023 with Increased Global Channel-Sourced Bookings (PR Newswire) Delinea, a leading provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), today detailed 2022 performance results in...
FAA awards Verizon $2B contract to build new communications platform (FedScoop) The system will form a key part of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System.
NATO to Seek a Contractor for Website Cybersecurity Testing (Nextgov) Those interested will need to go through a Department of Commerce approval process to be eligible to bid on the contract.
Saudi Arabia Discloses Ties to Andreessen Horowitz, Dozens of Other Venture Funds (The Information) For several years, venture capital firms have been cagey about whether they have raised money from Saudi Arabia, following the 2018 murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in one of the country’s consulates. The Saudis, for their part, are no longer keeping quiet. The venture arm of ...
Cradlepoint Acquires Ericom and its Cloud-Based Enterprise Security Solution (GlobeNewswire News Room) With this Acquisition, Cradlepoint, Part of Ericsson, Solidifies its SASE, Zero Trust, and Cloud-Based Security Strategies for Hybrid 5G and Wireline...
Trustle Raises $6M Seed Funding for Access Management Tech (SecurityWeek) California startup Trustle banks a $6 million seed round to join the competition in the cloud access management technology space.
Votiro Raises $11.5 Million to Prevent File-Borne Threats (SecurityWeek) Votiro raised $11.5 million in a Series A investment round led by Harvest Lane Asset Management.
Decision Intelligence Leader & AI Innovator Quantexa Raises Valuation to $1.8 Billion With Completion of Series E Funding Round (GlobeNewswire News Room) GIC leads funding round of $129 million with Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital and other existing investors participating Quantexa joins elite group of UK tech...
Aqua Security Doubles Channel-Driven Revenue Year Over Year (Aqua) Aqua Security doubled channel-driven revenue year over year. This growth follows the launch of a new partner program, Aqua Advantage.
Senhasegura Sweeps Key Categories as Gold Winner in 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (Business Wire) Brazilian-based PAM supplier recognized for “Gold” as Best Privileged Access Management PAM Platform, Best Cloud Privileged Access Management, and Best Certificate Lifecycle Management; Senhasegura also take Bronze for Best PAM Solution for 2023 Globee Award
Kyndryl lays off staff in search of efficiency (Network World) The layoffs are part of a restructuring initiative aimed at improving efficiency and customer service, Kyndryl says.
Where have all the laid-off tech workers gone? (The Economist) Employment in the technology industry has reached an inflection point
Spera raises $10M for its identity security posture management platform (TechCrunch) With Spera, businesses get a single end-to-end tool that allows them to manage all aspects of identity security.
DataDome raises $42M to leverage machine learning for confronting bot attacks (VentureBeat) DataDome announces it has raised $42 million for a solution that uses machine learning to address online bot attacks.
Layoff Uncertainty at Meta Makes 2023 a Year of Distraction (The Information) Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has branded 2023 the “year of efficiency” for his employees. But rolling layoffs and restructuring aimed at streamlining the company are proving to be a major distraction for many anxious employees. Most of the 10,000 people to be laid off in the second round ...
Top 6 California companies buying up data brokers (Incogni Blog) Personal information is more valuable than ever, with the data broker industry expected to reach $365.71 billion by 2029.1 It’s a rapidly growing and evolving
REPORT: Canadian Cybersecurity Start-ups Collectively Grew Workforce by 72 Per Cent and Fundraised $100 million Amid Global Headwinds (PR Newswire) Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst today announced the release of the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator Report, a benchmark publication tracking the growth of...
SCADAfence raises $16 million, adds Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric as new investors (CTech) The Israeli startup’s platform enables organizations with complex OT networks to integrate industrial IoT by reducing cyber risks and mitigating operational threats
Right-Hand Cybersecurity raises $5 million to expand its global operations (Help Net Security) The funding will enable Right-Hand Cybersecurity to expand its global operations and Human Risk Management platform.
Total Network Services (TNS) Secures $9M in Series A Funding (PR Newswire) Total Network Services (TNS) today announced a $9M Series A investment led by Deal Box Ventures, to accelerate deployment of its Universal...
Cisco To Scoop Up Lightspin In Second Cloud Security Purchase Of 2023 (CRN) Cisco Systems announced plans to acquire cloud security software company Lightspin as the networking giant works to unify its security portfolio through its Cisco Security Cloud platform.
Votiro Raises $11.5 Million in Series A Funding (Business Wire) Funds will advance the cloud-based prevention, detection, and analytics of file-borne threats and to accelerate company global expansion.
DataDome Closes $42 Million in Series C Funding to Advance the Fight Against Bot-Driven Cyberattacks and Fraud (DataDome) Investment will fund global commercial rollout and R&D efforts to debilitate fraudsters.
Products, Services, and Solutions
Noname Security Announces the Industry’s First Comprehensive, Hardened API Security Platform (Noname Security) Noname Public Sector’s Hardened Virtual Appliance makes the API security platform available to the U.S. Federal Government, highly regulated industry customers, and FedRAMP-authorized vendors.
BlackBerry Introduces Industry-First Integrated Solution to Assure Secure Bi-Directional Response Communications During Cyber Incidents (PR Newswire) BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) (TSX: BB) today announced a new integration that combines the award-winning Managed Detection and Response (MDR)...
Scale Compliance With Ease: Introducing Multi-Instance Management (Drata) Drata releases multi-instance management to simplify and scale vCISO and MSSP compliance capabilities.
Securing Communications for Operational Military Success (Salt | Secure Communications) The significance in having Secure Communications for Military Operations Thanks to expertly planned operational communications, military duties can be carried out in a successful manner to avoid crisis situations. To preserve the highest level of security for military communications a method of secure communication technology should be deployed. This should protect and facilitate communications for […]
Sophos Named the Only Leader Across MDR, XDR, EDR, Endpoint Protection, and Firewall by G2 (GlobeNewswire News Room) OXFORD, United Kingdom, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today...
Orca Security is First CNAPP to Launch Cloud to Dev Capabilities, Enabling Security Teams to Close the Loop for Faster Remediation of Production Alerts (Business Wire) Orca Cloud Security Platform now automatically traces risks in production environments to the origin code and its developer owner, freeing up precious time for higher-value activities
SafeBreach Integrates with ServiceNow | Cybersecurity News (SafeBreach) SafeBreach, the pioneer in BAS, today announced new integrations with ServiceNow to provide increased visibility into continuous security posture management.
CardinalOps Launches MITRE ATT&CK Security Layers for Measuring Detection Posture Linked to Desired Business Outcomes (PR Newswire) CardinalOps, the detection posture management company, today announced a new approach for measuring detection posture and identifying gaps...
F5 Safeguards Digital Services with New AI-Powered App and API Security Capabilities (F5) F5's enhanced API defenses, granular machine learning capabilities, and new managed service offerings provide comprehensive protection across distributed environments.
SnykLaunch April 2023 Highlights New Code to Cloud Capabilities to Tackle Software Supply Chain Security (GlobeNewswire News Room) Enhancements to Enable Further DevSecOps Collaboration Across Global Enterprises...
Enhancements to the Fortinet Engage Partner Program | Fortinet Blog (Fortinet Blog) Read how Fortinet's Engage Partner Program evolves to include enhancement changes to our NSE educational offerings, expansion of the Engage program, and a new configuration tool.…
Fortinet Expands its NSE Certification Program to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Skillset Needs | Fortinet (Fortinet) Updates to the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification program and other Training Institute initiatives are helping address the cybersecurity skills gap and the expanding needs of customers and partners
Fortinet Unveils New Real-Time Response and Automation Capabilities Across its Security Fabric, Empowering CISOs to Build a Self-Defending Ecosystem | Fortinet (Fortinet) New Innovations, Including FortiOS 7.4, Support Organizations in Building a Cybersecurity Platform Across Endpoint Security, SOC Automation, Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access, and Application Security
Fortinet Revolutionizes Secure Networking with Unified Management and Analytics Across the Entire Hybrid Network | Fortinet (Fortinet) New Innovations to Fortinet’s Secure Networking Portfolio and FortiOS 7.4 Span Hybrid Mesh Firewall, Secure SD-WAN, Single-Vendor SASE, Universal ZTNA, and Secure WLAN/LAN
Absolute Software Available through SHI NASPO ValuePoint Contract (Absolute Software) Absolute is the leading visibility and control platform that gives you tamper-proof protection for all of your devices, data and applications. With the Absolute Platform, you get the power of asset intelligence, continuous compliance and endpoint hygiene.
CodeSee Launches Enterprise 2.0; A Revolutionary Way to See Your Whole System (GlobeNewswire News Room) Code Visibility Platform Reduces Time and Increases Efficiency for Developers...
TrustCloud Replaces Manual Risk Registers with TrustRegister (TrustCloud) TrustCloud launches a predictive risk management application to replace manual risk registers and reduce liability and manual work with AI.
Infosec products of the month: March 2023 (Help Net Security) The featured infosec products this month are from: 1Password, Appdome, Atakama, BreachLock, Elevate Security, Fastly, Forescout, and more.
Malwarebytes Launches WorldBytes for Real-Life Threat Assessments (PR Newswire) Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, is taking the next great leap in security with the launch of WorldBytes, a...
MSAB unveils state-of-the-art new tools and features allowing investigators to enhance their digital forensic capabilities. (MSAB) MSAB unveils state-of-the-art new tools and features allowing investigators to enhance their digital forensic capabilities. MSAB, a world leader in mobile forensics, is proud to announce its first major release of the year, packed with powerful new features and significant updates designed to enhance digital investigations for law enforcement and government agencies worldwide. “Our mission […]
Passbolt: Open-source password manager for security-conscious organizations (Help Net Security) The Passbolt open source password manager puts users in control of their data, while protecting them from a wide range of potential threats.
Venable LLP Expands Technology and Innovation Offerings with Venable Blue (Venable) Legal and Consulting Service Helps Clients Protect Their Reputation and Manage Risk Online
EBI Partners with Al-Rushaid Technologies to Broaden International Reach (Yahoo Finance) Company delivers innovative data protection to communities in the Middle East and North Africa.
LogRhythm Enriches Security Analyst Experience with Streamlined Collection of Log Sources, New Analytics Capabilities, and Unlimited Upgrade Services (LogRhythm) For a fourth consecutive quarter, LogRhythm releases innovation that makes it easier for security teams to reduce noise, prioritize work and quickly secure their environments
Obsidian Security Unveils Next-Gen SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solution Bringing Together Security and Compliance Teams for Enterprise Risk Reduction and Continuous Compliance Monitoring (Business Wire) Obsidian Next-Gen SSPM will include three modules that together help organizations reduce third-party SaaS integration risk by over 80% and map technical controls in SaaS to regulatory requirements 90% faster.
Sonatype Launches New Partner Acceleration Program to Help Partners Scale and Secure their Customers’ Software Supply Chains (Sonatype) Sonatype announces a new Partner Acceleration Program, offering partners a wider range of benefits and increased go-to-market value.
EQT and Context Labs Announce Strategic Partnership (Context Labs) New Collaboration Will Enable Greater Trust and Transparency in the Tracking, Reporting and Verification of Critical Emissions Data
Palo Alto Networks Recognised by the German Federal Cybersecurity Authority as a Trusted Partner to Government Institutions and Critical Infrastructure Operators (Palo Alto Networks) German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) lists Palo Alto Networks as a Qualified APT Response Service Provider
How AWS Wickr's encryption service is helping at-risk Afghan citizens (US About Amazon) For a nonprofit that needs secure communications as it works to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens, AWS Wickr provides an encrypted lifeline.
Network Perception and GrayMatter Partner to Deliver OT Cybersecurity Solutions for Administrators of Critical Infrastructure (Business Wire) Network Perception, innovators of operational technology (OT) solutions that protect mission-critical assets, today announced a distribution agreement with GrayMatter, a technology and consulting company committed to transforming operations and empowering people in critical infrastructure environments.
Everlaw is Approved by Virginia IT Agency as Ediscovery Vendor (PR Newswire) Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, announced today it has been selected and approved by The Virginia Information...
New infosec products of the week: March 31, 2023 - Help Net Security (Help Net Security) The featured infosec products this week are from: BreachLock, HackNotice, LOKKER, Nile, and Tausight.
Intruder Launches API Scanning for Enhanced Exposure Management (Intruder) Intruder's latest release enables organisations of all sizes to automatically scan APIs and secure more of their attack surface.
SentinelOne expands singularity marketplace with new integrations (TahawulTech) Joint Solutions with Revelstoke, Fletch, Code42, and KnowBe4 Address Diverse XDR Use Cases.
Forter Named Best Fraud Prevention Platform in the 2023 FinTech Breakthrough Awards (Business Wire) Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce, today announced it has been named the Best Fraud Prevention Platform in the 2023 FinTech Breakthrough Awards.
WSJ News Exclusive | Meta to Let Users Opt Out of Some Targeted Ads, but Only in Europe (Wall Street Journal) The Facebook, Instagram parent will allow EU users to choose a version of its services that would only target them with advertising based on broad categories, such as age range and general location.
Now Open on Github: The OSC&R Software Supply Chain Attack Matrix (PR Newswire) The founding members of OSC&R (Open Software Supply Chain Attack Reference), the first and only open framework for understanding and evaluating...
Do You Know KEV? You Should. (Rezilion) It is critical to understand the significance of the CISA KEV catalog and the role of similar exploitation-oriented threat intelligence sources in securing our systems.
Graylog and BitLyft Partner to Deliver Cutting-Edge Managed Detection and Response Solution (Business Wire) Join Forces to Provide Small-to-Midsize Companies with Real-Time Threat Detection and Response Services
AttackIQ Launches Breach and Attack Simulation-as-a-Service, Delivering Breach and Attack Simulation Solutions to Everyone (Business Wire) AttackIQ Ready! gives security teams a clear portrait of their security program performance, allowing teams to maximize return on investment and operate with greater confidence
Tanium Delivers Millions of Dollars in ROI, Saves ABB Hundreds of Thousands of Staff Hours, with the Power of Converged Endpoint Management | Tanium (Tanium) Tanium today shared the massive return on investment (ROI) achieved by its customers.
OpenText Voltage Data Security Platform Recognized as a Leader by Independent Research Firm (OpenText) OpenText Voltage cited for standing out with data discovery and classification in Data Security Platforms Report
ThreatX Partners with Cyversity and ICIT to Advance Cybersecurity Training Opportunities (Business Wire) ThreatX Providing Cyversity and ICIT Members Access to ThreatX Academy Content at No Cost
Xcitium Awarded AV-TEST Best Advanced Protection 2022 Award under Windows (GlobeNewswire News Room) Xcitium recognized for its state-of-the-art endpoint protection solution for corporate users...
Virtru Announces First Ever FIPS 140-2 Validated JavaScript Cryptographic Module (GlobeNewswire News Room) Virtru brings FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography natively into the browser runtime environment...
RDK Unveils New Wi-Fi Management Software for Broadband Operators (PR Newswire) Newest RDK-B software component designed to unify Wi-Fi software used in residential gateways, access points, and Wi-Fi extenders for advanced Wi-Fi management...
Introducing Masked-AI, An Open Source Library That Enables the Usage of LLM APIs More Securely (Cado Security | Cloud Investigation) Cado Security introduces Masked-AI, an open source tool that enables the usage of public LLM APIs such as OpenAI/GPT4 more securely.
People
Viakoo Welcomes Joe Lea as New Strategic Board Member (PR Newswire) Viakoo, the leader in IoT vulnerability remediation, today announced that Joe Lea is joining as a new Board Member. Lea will provide strategic...
Top Cybersecurity Leaders Join Rubrik CISO Advisory Board Chaired by Chris Krebs (GlobeNewswire News Room) CISOs of Albertsons, Booking.com, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Schneider Electric to Drive Strategies for Cyber Collaboration...
Caveonix Expands Leadership Team to Accelerate U.S. Growth (GlobeNewswire News Room) New VP of Enterprise Sales, VP of Federal Sales and VP of Marketing to Support Commercial and Federal Market Expansion...
Sophos Promotes Joe Levy to President of Sophos Technology Group and Appoints Bill Robbins President of Worldwide Field Operations (GlobeNewswire News Room) Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today...
Socure Names Senior Director of Government Affairs (Socure) Socure Names Jennifer Kerber Senior Director of Government Affairs to Further Public Sector Adoption of Equitable, Inclusive Identity Verification Standards.
SPHERE Welcomes Scott Gibson as Chief Operating Officer (PR Newswire) SPHERE, an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, is pleased to announce the appointment of...
Cowbell Appoints Cyber Insurance Expert Simon Hughes to Spearhead UK Operations (PR Newswire) Cowbell, the leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched its UK operations and appointed...
JFrog Welcomes Seasoned Technology and Security Leader Aran Azarzar as Chief Information Officer (JFrog) Appointment helps bolster the company’s existing executive technical leadership, solidifying its commitment to operational excellence, business infrastructure systems resilience, security, and scalability
'Dr. Zero Trust' Chase Cunningham Joins Traceable as an Advisor (PR Newswire) Traceable AI, the industry's leading API security company, today announced that "Dr. Zero Trust" Chase Cunningham will join the company as an...
Dig Security Welcomes Team8 Co-Founder Nadav Zafrir as Chairman of the Board (PR Newswire) Dig, the cloud data security leader, today announced that Nadav Zafrir is joining as Chairman of the Board. As Chairman, Zafrir will provide...
Lacework Celebrates Inspiring "Secured by Women" Leaders (PR Newswire) Lacework®, the data-driven cloud security company, today announced five inspirational CISOs and security leaders selected as part of the...