May 9, 2024 at 04:22PM CyberProof, a UST company, has extended its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its managed XDR services. By integrating Google Chronicle Security Operations, CyberProof offers an end-to-end solution to visualize and mitigate cyber risk for enterprises migrating to the cloud. This collaboration aims to provide intel-led cybersecurity solutions at cloud … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 03:26PM Cloud security firm Wiz secured a record $1 billion in funding, positioning the company for a 2024 acquisition spree named “the year of security consolidation.” Notably, the focus on consolidating cloud security reflects current industry trends. Wiz’s VP, Yinon Costica, emphasizes the company’s aggressive growth strategy and commitment to addressing … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 08:50AM Token Security provides a “machine-first” identity security platform for managing identities in the cloud and microservices era, focusing on visibility and continuous threat exposure management. The platform integrates with major infrastructure platforms and identity providers, and has secured $7 million in seed funding. Founders Itamar Apelblat and Ido Shlomo have … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 08:30AM The 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco featured companies like Action1, Abnormal Security, and AppViewX announcing new product and service offerings. Other notable announcements include Cloudflare’s risk management solutions, HCLSoftware’s AppScan Supply Chain Security, and LogicGate’s AI governance solution. Palo Alto Networks also introduced new AI security solutions and Zscaler … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 07:06AM John Lambert from Microsoft defines the different mindsets of defenders and attackers in IT systems. Defenders focus on listing and eliminating security gaps, while attackers aim to breach by targeting the weakest link. Embracing the attacker’s perspective through penetration testing is crucial, especially in cloud environments. The article also highlights … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 05:48PM Cloud security company Wiz has secured a significant $1 billion in funding, totaling $1.9 billion. Led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital, the 4-year-old company plans to focus on M&A, product development, and talent recruitment, predicting 2024 as “the year of security consolidation.” Wiz’s recent acquisitions include … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 11:00AM Cloud security company Wiz raised $1 billion at a $12 billion valuation in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital. The company’s platform offers various security capabilities, with a focus on cloud security posture management and infrastructure entitlement management. Wiz aims to continue innovating … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 11:00AM Akamai to acquire API protection company Noname Security for $450 million in the second quarter of 2024. Noname is known for top API security and reaching unicorn status in 2021. Integration will enhance Akamai’s API Security solution and bring $20 million revenue in fiscal year 2024. Noname’s CEO and employees … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 08:42AM The 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco featured numerous technology announcements. Arctic Wolf introduced a risk assessment tool and integration with SSE solutions. ArmorCode launched an AI Correlation feature. Cisco announced Splunk integrations. Checkmarx unveiled an AI security offering. Various companies released new products and services, enhancing AI and security … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 01:04PM Microsoft is adding automated attack disruption capabilities to its extended detection and response (XDR) offering to combat the increasing presence of malicious OAuth apps in cloud-based systems. This feature can automatically deactivate these apps, preventing exploitation and unauthorized access. The company also announces new protection for industrial control systems and … Read more