September 4, 2024 at 05:23PM Microsoft’s Transparency Note for Copilot for Microsoft 365 emphasizes the importance of managing user access rights before implementing the technology. The add-on, priced at $30 per user per month, utilizes language models and integrates with Microsoft Graph and 365 apps to create content. The document also highlights the need to … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 03:07PM CrowdStrike’s recent software update caused widespread disruptions, highlighting the need for greater resiliency in enterprise IT. The faulty update affected millions of Windows systems worldwide, leading to recovery challenges and additional threats from cyber actors. The incident prompted a congressional inquiry and raised questions about automatic software updates. Restoring impacted … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 02:03PM Millions of Windows systems experienced a blue-screen boot loop due to a broken file pushed out by CrowdStrike, impacting various sectors globally. The Kettle’s latest episode discusses this incident with experts from the UK and US. The show is available on YouTube and audio platforms like RSS, MP3, Apple, Amazon, … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 08:32AM Semperis, an enterprise identity protection company based in New Jersey, has secured a $120 million growth financing round from JP Morgan and Hercules Capital. The company added three new executives to its C-suite, each with cybersecurity IPO and public company experience. This round brings their total funding to $373 million. … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 03:56PM Aim Security, an AI security company based in Tel Aviv, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, led by Canaan Partners and YL Ventures. The company, founded by cybersecurity experts, aims to address the security challenges presented by AI adoption in enterprise organizations, particularly in highly regulated industries like … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 01:33PM Despite competition from tech giants like Microsoft and Google, Island, a Dallas startup, secured $175 million in funding, bringing its total to $487 million. The company specializes in secure web browsing for businesses, targeting the enterprise browser market dominated by Microsoft and Google. Island boasts advanced security features and a … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 04:00PM Enterprise AI transformation readiness requires devices capable of running AI applications. Absolute Security’s analysis found majority of organizations need system updates or replacements to be AI-ready. Absolute Security’s Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024, based on telemetry from millions of devices, reveals most enterprise PCs lack the minimum 32 GB RAM … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 10:54AM A Google report on zero-day attacks in 2023 shows a decline in use-after-free and JavaScript engine exploitation. Exploit mitigations in operating systems and software are impacting attackers, prompting the search for new vulnerabilities. The focus has shifted to targeting third-party components and enterprise technologies. Investments in security are forcing attackers … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 11:45AM Codezero, a startup specializing in secure enterprise microservices development, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding led by Ballistic Ventures and angel investors. Based in Vancouver, the company aims to streamline Kubernetes software development workflows, offering a product called Teamspaces that creates an ephemeral environment similar to production and allows … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 09:48AM Axonius, a leading player in attack surface management, secured $200 million in late-stage funding, bringing its total raised to $600 million. The Series E extension was led by existing investors and aimed to accelerate global expansion. The company provides a cybersecurity asset management product and has achieved $100 million in … Read more