November 21, 2024 at 05:43PM Family and Children’s Services (FCS) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enhances mental health support through technology and expanded staff. CIO Brent Harris highlights the importance of automation and endpoint management for effective service delivery. The successful pilot of the Tanium platform improved device visibility and communication, essential for community safety and operational … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 05:36PM Norton has launched Norton Small Business Premium, a comprehensive cybersecurity solution for small businesses. This service includes 24/7 tech support, financial and social media monitoring, device security, and a secure VPN. Priced from $299.99/year, it aims to simplify cybersecurity for entrepreneurs without requiring extensive IT knowledge. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Product … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 05:36PM Apono has updated its Cloud Access Platform, allowing automatic discovery and revocation of standing access to enhance security across cloud environments. This update supports Just-in-Time, Just-Enough access, reducing vulnerabilities while maintaining operational efficiency. In-person demonstrations will be held at AWS re:Invent from December 2-6. Visit www.apono.io for details. ### Meeting … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 05:22PM Starting in April 2025, RSA Conference will provide $5 million in funding to the Top 10 Finalists of the Innovation Sandbox contest, enhancing innovation against cybersecurity threats. The contest, celebrating its 20th anniversary, showcases startups and has significantly influenced the cybersecurity landscape, helping participants secure substantial investments. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 05:14PM VISO TRUST announced $7M in funding, totaling $24M, to enhance its AI-powered third-party risk management platform. This investment, from existing and new investors, will accelerate innovation, enabling faster vendor assessments and improved security intelligence, helping organizations manage cyber risks efficiently in a complex digital landscape. ### Meeting Takeaways from VISO … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 04:16PM Wiz, a cloud security provider, has announced its acquisition of Israeli startup Dazz for $450 million. This deal enhances Wiz’s offerings, including their new Wiz Code product. The acquisition aims to improve risk management and remediation, allowing security teams to efficiently address vulnerabilities across various platforms. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 04:01PM Microsoft released the November 2024 preview cumulative update (KB5046740) for Windows 11 24H2, featuring 14 improvements including fixes for File Explorer, Clipboard history, and display issues. The update enhances text-to-speech features and introduces content sharing to Android devices. A December preview release will not occur due to holiday operations. ### … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 03:32PM Recent modifications to Chinese backdoors, particularly Gelsemium’s new tools Wolfsbane and Firewood, target Linux systems, marking a significant shift in malware development. As organizations increasingly adopt Linux, experts highlight a surge in Linux-based cyber threats, with 54% of endpoint attacks affecting Linux in 2023. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Emergence of … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 03:09PM ESET researchers have identified two new Linux malware families: ‘WolfsBane,’ a backdoor linked to the Chinese Gelsemium group, and ‘FireWood,’ potentially used by various APT groups. Both target Linux systems, highlighting a trend as attackers seek new vulnerabilities amid enhanced Windows security measures. WolfsBane employs sophisticated evasion techniques. ### Meeting … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 02:47PM Hackers have compromised thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls by exploiting two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Breach**: A significant number of Palo Alto Networks firewalls have been compromised by hackers. 2. **Exploited Vulnerabilities**: The attacks are utilizing two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. 3. **Urgency for Action**: … Read more