October 24, 2024 at 12:40AM Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model now allows direct interaction with computers, enhancing its capabilities. This new feature raises concerns over AI safety, including risks of prompt injection and cybersecurity threats. Anthropic advises developers to take precautions to mitigate these risks while experimenting with the new functionality. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 09:50AM Socket has secured $40 million in Series B funding to advance its development of open source software supply chain security technology. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Funding Achievement:** Socket has successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. 2. **Focus Area:** The raised funds will be allocated towards developing technology … Read more
October 21, 2024 at 08:40AM Google Cloud’s new Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) covers over 460 products and services, with 140 eligible for top-tier bug bounty rewards, encouraging security researchers to identify and report vulnerabilities. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **New VRP Launch**: Google Cloud has introduced a new Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) that encompasses over 460 … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 04:50PM Swift announced the launch of AI-enhanced fraud detection for global payments in January 2025, following successful collaboration with banks. This service builds on existing capabilities, using data to identify suspicious transactions in real-time. The initiative aims to combat financial fraud, which cost the industry $485 billion in 2023. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 16, 2024 at 08:04AM Dane Stuckey, former Chief Information Security Officer at Palantir, has joined OpenAI to lead its cybersecurity initiatives. His experience aims to enhance OpenAI’s security measures as the organization continues to develop its technologies. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **New Appointment**: Dane Stuckey has been appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 09:56PM The commentary reflects on the challenges of “shadow IT” in the security industry, emphasizing the prevalence of outdated systems (“beige desktops”) running unvetted code. While organizations implement controls, shadow IT persists. The author questions whether the Chief Information Security Officer or the Chief Financial Officer should bear responsibility for this … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 05:30PM CrowdStrike announced the launch of its annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with AWS and NVIDIA, targeting disruptors in the U.S. and EMEA. Selected startups will receive mentorship, technical expertise, and funding. Participants can present at a Demo Day in San Francisco, with a chance to receive funding from the CrowdStrike Falcon® … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 01:34PM Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s fact-finding investigation into the MOVEit vulnerability has concluded without enforcement action recommended at this time. Progress received a subpoena on Oct. 2, 2023, from the SEC. The company empowers organizations with AI-powered infrastructure software to achieve transformational success in a … Read more
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June 28, 2024 at 05:22PM Ballistic Ventures, a cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm, has named co-founder Kevin Mandia as General Partner. Mandia, a cybersecurity expert with an impressive track record, has held leadership roles at prominent firms and has been appointed to prestigious advisory committees. His transition to General Partner follows the firm’s successful fundraising and … Read more