#MDR

Darktrace Launches Managed Detection & Response Service to Bolster Security Operations

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June 11, 2024 at 05:17PM Darktrace has launched its Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service, combining its detection and response capabilities with its global analyst team’s expertise to empower customers with effective human-AI collaboration. The service offers expanded hands-on analyst support across various environments, proactive threat containment, and 24/7 managed detection and response. For … Read more

AirMDR Raises $5 Million for AI-Powered Managed Detection and Response

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June 7, 2024 at 08:12AM AirMDR, an AI-powered autonomous managed detection and response (MDR) startup, has secured $5 million in seed funding led by Foundation Capital and Storm Ventures. The company, founded in 2023, utilizes AI to triage security events, respond to natural language questions, and offer cybersecurity capabilities to small and medium-sized businesses. The … Read more

Check Point VPN Attacks Involve Zero-Day Exploited Since April

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May 30, 2024 at 05:48AM Check Point VPNs were targeted by threat actors exploiting a zero-day vulnerability, allowing access to enterprise networks through old VPN local accounts. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-24919, affects certain Check Point Security Gateways and allows hackers to extract password hashes. Mnemonic reported attacks using CVE-2024-24919 in customer environments since April … Read more

DevOps Dilemma: How Can CISOs Regain Control in the Age of Speed?

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May 24, 2024 at 07:09AM The text discusses the evolving challenges for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the age of DevOps and the critical need to bridge the gap between security and development. It emphasizes the importance of proactive collaboration between CISOs, DevOps teams, and IT management to ensure innovation thrives on a safe … Read more

Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Blackwell Raises $13 Million

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May 8, 2024 at 10:01AM Blackwell Security, specializing in healthcare cybersecurity, raised $13 million led by General Catalyst and Rally Ventures. The funds will expand its Managed Healthcare Extended Detection and Response solution and US market offerings. The company’s MHXDR platform uses various security technologies and offers MDR, consulting, and advisory services, with Geyer Jones … Read more

AT&T Splits Cybersecurity Services Business, Launches LevelBlue

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May 6, 2024 at 10:08AM AT&T completed divesting its cybersecurity services and formed a joint venture, LevelBlue, focusing on managed cybersecurity services. The company will incorporate AT&T’s cybersecurity assets and plans to invest in technology and customer service. LevelBlue aims to tailor offerings for market share growth and faces the challenge of growing its team … Read more

Apptega Raises $15 Million for Cybersecurity Compliance Platform

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April 30, 2024 at 01:33PM Atlanta-based cybersecurity compliance startup Apptega has secured $15 million in growth equity and debt capital, with a total raised of over $50 million. The company’s platform offers real-time security and compliance scoring for managed security service providers. The new investment will support Apptega’s focus on AI-driven products to enhance security … Read more

Insurers Use Claims Data to Recommend Cybersecurity Technologies

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February 22, 2024 at 04:37PM Businesses benefit from using managed detection and response (MDR) services, which cut median response time to cyber incidents by half and reduce incident impact. Such firms may receive discounts on cyber insurance premiums based on deployed MDR. The data-driven approach of insurtech firms like Coalition may lead to tailored cybersecurity … Read more

SonicWall swallows Solutions Granted amid cybersecurity demand surge

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November 17, 2023 at 10:05AM SonicWall, a channel-focused cybersecurity company, has announced its acquisition of MSSP Solutions Granted. This move comes in response to customer demand for managed detection and response (MDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) services. The acquisition will allow SonicWall to provide these services for the first time, along with a … Read more

Malwarebytes Launches ThreatDown to Empower Resource Constrained IT Organizations

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November 7, 2023 at 04:53PM Malwarebytes has announced the launch of ThreatDown, a product family that offers effective and user-friendly cybersecurity solutions for IT-constrained organizations. The company has divided its operations into two business units – Malwarebytes for consumers and ThreatDown for businesses and partners. ThreatDown simplifies complex security by combining detection and remediation with … Read more