Halcyon, a leading platform specifically engineered to defeat ransomware, has announced the closure of a $100 million Series C funding round, led by Evolution Equity Partners with significant backing from Bain Capital Ventures (BCV), SYN Ventures, Harmony Group, Corner Capital Management, Dropbox Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures, and existing investors. This latest round of … [Read more...] about Halcyon Raises $100M to Revolutionize Ransomware Defense
2025 Defense IT Summit: the awards ceremony will take place on February 27, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia
GovCIO Media & Research Opens Flywheel Award Nominations for Defense IT Summit 2025 GovCIO Media & Research has officially opened nominations for the prestigious Flywheel Awards, set to be presented at the 2025 Defense IT Summit. This year, the awards ceremony will take place on February 27, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, and will honor federal and defense leaders for their … [Read more...] about 2025 Defense IT Summit: the awards ceremony will take place on February 27, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia
The Black Hat MEA 2024 event will take place from November 26 to 28 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center
The Black Hat MEA 2024 event will take place from November 26 to 28 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center – Malham, Saudi Arabia. This prominent cybersecurity conference brings together industry experts, hackers, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest threats, defense strategies, and innovations in the digital security landscape. Attendees can expect a mix of … [Read more...] about The Black Hat MEA 2024 event will take place from November 26 to 28 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center
Wiz Acquires Dazz to Bolster Cloud Security with Unified Remediation Platform
Wiz, a leader in cloud security, has announced its acquisition of Palo Alto-based startup Dazz, marking a major step in its evolution into a multi-product company. The move integrates Dazz's AI-driven remediation and vulnerability management capabilities with Wiz's recently launched product, Wiz Code, which focuses on securing the application lifecycle with a developer-first … [Read more...] about Wiz Acquires Dazz to Bolster Cloud Security with Unified Remediation Platform
Twine Raises $12M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Cybersecurity with AI-Driven Digital Employees
Twine, a US-Israeli cybersecurity startup, has announced $12 million in seed funding, co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and Dell Technologies Capital, with additional backing from angel investors, including the founders of Wiz. This capital will accelerate the development of Twine’s AI-powered digital cyber employees, designed to execute end-to-end security tasks and address the … [Read more...] about Twine Raises $12M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Cybersecurity with AI-Driven Digital Employees
The European Cyber Week 2024, November 18 to 21 in Rennes, France
The European Cyber Week 2024, scheduled from November 18 to 21 in Rennes, France, is set to be a pivotal event in the realms of cybersecurity and defense. This year's congress emphasizes the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into defense strategies, reflecting the growing importance of AI in national security frameworks. The event will feature the traditional CAID … [Read more...] about The European Cyber Week 2024, November 18 to 21 in Rennes, France
Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) Joins the Linux Foundation to Optimize Critical Security Data
OCSF Simplifies Security Data Challenges and Creates Flexibility for Security Teams and Data Producers, Empowering Organizations to Effectively Mitigate Cyber Risks NAPA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 - Linux Foundation Member Summit – The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, welcomes the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework … [Read more...] about Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) Joins the Linux Foundation to Optimize Critical Security Data
Survey Reveals Gaps in Cybersecurity for Data Storage, Despite Rising Threats
A recent survey of companies with over 500 employees across various industries highlights a concerning trend: 6 out of 10 organizations experienced cyberattacks targeting their data storage in the past year, yet fewer than half take adequate steps to defend against emerging threats and ensure rapid recovery. Conducted by Nexsan®, a leader in enterprise-class storage solutions, … [Read more...] about Survey Reveals Gaps in Cybersecurity for Data Storage, Despite Rising Threats
Red Hat Enhances OpenShift with New Hybrid Cloud Capabilities and AI Integration
Red Hat, Inc., a leader in open source solutions, has announced the release of Red Hat OpenShift 4.17, delivering new features aimed at streamlining hybrid cloud operations while bolstering security and compliance. Alongside this release, Red Hat introduces OpenShift Lightspeed, a technology preview integrating generative AI to enhance productivity across skill levels. These … [Read more...] about Red Hat Enhances OpenShift with New Hybrid Cloud Capabilities and AI Integration
New 2024 US Consumer Survey Reveals Highest Demand for Mobile Security in Four Years
United States consumers increase their demand for better anti-fraud, data protection, and defenses to AI & social engineering attacks. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 - Appdome, the experience leader in mobile defense, today announced the results of its 4th Annual US Consumer Survey of Mobile Security Expectations. The US survey reveals that American mobile consumers are … [Read more...] about New 2024 US Consumer Survey Reveals Highest Demand for Mobile Security in Four Years