Enhancing Incident Response Readiness with Wazuh

August 5, 2024 at 06:31AM Incident response is crucial for managing security breaches and cyber-attacks. Addressing challenges such as timely detection, data collection, and coordination enhances readiness. The process involves preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and learning. Wazuh, an open source platform, enhances readiness by offering automated incident response, default security actions, policy enforcement, customizable … Read more

How Cybersecurity Can Steer Organizations Toward Sustainability

June 20, 2024 at 08:39AM Security plays a crucial role in advancing ESG goals by integrating environmental initiatives, social responsibility, and governance into their strategies. After reviewing the meeting notes, I have determined that the main takeaway is that security plays a crucial role in advancing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals through the integration … Read more

What is DevSecOps and Why is it Essential for Secure Software Delivery?

June 17, 2024 at 07:39AM Traditional application security practices are inadequate for modern DevOps, leading to costly vulnerabilities and compliance risks. DevSecOps integrates security into the entire software lifecycle, aiming to “shift security left” to catch vulnerabilities early. Successful implementation requires a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and early integration of security practices. For more, … Read more

The Cybersecurity Checklist That Could Save Your M&A Deal

May 1, 2024 at 10:05AM Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise globally, with M&As in the US up 130% to $288 billion, and 56% globally to $453 billion. The exchange of sensitive data during M&As creates cybersecurity challenges, making cybersecurity critical for protecting confidential data and maintaining customer trust. A detailed cybersecurity checklist … Read more

Armis Acquires Silk Security for $150 Million

April 17, 2024 at 11:31AM Armis has acquired Silk Security for $150 million to enhance its Centrix Vulnerability Prioritization and Remediation product. It aims to provide security and developer teams with a consolidated view of security findings from various sources. Silk Security, which emerged from stealth mode in 2023, has raised $12.5 million. This acquisition … Read more

Leen Banks Early Stage Funding for Data Security Technology

March 25, 2024 at 03:00PM Leen Security secures $2.8 million pre-seed funding from 11.2 Capital, Inner Loop Capital, and Preface Ventures. The company aims to streamline cybersecurity by developing a unified data API to address the chaos caused by the use of numerous security tools and vendors. Leen aspires to be the central hub for … Read more

Generative AI Security – Secure Your Business in a World Powered by LLMs

March 20, 2024 at 07:30AM Join industry experts Elad Schulman and Nir Chervoni in a webinar discussing the opportunities and risks of Generative AI. Learn about its transformative potential, security challenges, and effective strategies for securing GenAI applications. This session is essential for IT professionals, security experts, and business leaders navigating the complexities of Generative … Read more

Recognizing Security as a Strategic Component of Business

January 31, 2024 at 10:02AM Business leaders need to recognize that cybersecurity should be a strategic aspect of the business, rather than just a cost center, due to its value in protecting and enabling the business. The relationship between CIOs and CISOs has become more equal, and IT and security teams have become integral to … Read more

Snyk Acquires Helios for Runtime Visibility

January 17, 2024 at 07:36AM Snyk, a developer-focused security company, has acquired Helios, a startup specializing in runtime application troubleshooting. This acquisition will enhance Snyk’s “cloud-to-code risk visibility” by combining Helios’ runtime data collection with the Snyk Developer Security Platform. The integration will provide Snyk customers with improved asset discovery, issue identification, and risk prioritization. … Read more

Taking a Page From Data Scientists for Better Security

January 12, 2024 at 08:44AM Organizations are facing data challenges as the use of cybersecurity solutions grows, leading to compartmentalized and costly data storage. Implementing a security data lake can break down data silos and improve visibility for threat detection. However, successful implementation requires identifying data gaps, standardizing and normalizing data, and prioritizing security best … Read more