Security Validation Firm Picus Security Raises $45 Million

September 19, 2024 at 08:36AM Security validation company Picus Security closed a $45 million growth investment round, reaching a total of $80 million raised. The company, with offices in Turkey and the United States, offers adversarial exposure validation solutions through an open platform, helping security teams evaluate and optimize their security posture. The funding will … Read more

Applying the Tyson Principle to Cybersecurity: Why Attack Simulation is Key to Avoiding a KO

January 12, 2024 at 08:11AM The article emphasizes the necessity of a proactive cybersecurity approach and the role of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) in strengthening defenses. It highlights the gap between perceived and actual security, the mechanics of BAS, and steps to integrate BAS into an organization’s cyber strategy. The piece is authored by … Read more

Q&A: Lessons Learned From the Middle East’s National Cyber Drills

December 5, 2023 at 01:55PM During a National Cyber Drill in Qatar, 170 organizations were tested by the National Cyber Security Agency. Ethical hacker Suleyman Ozarslan explained that entities, especially from critical infrastructures such as government and finance, participate in cyber drills, which involve responding to simulated cyberattacks. Participation is voluntary, with drills organized by … Read more