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News alert: Aembit raises $25M Series A funding for non-human Identity and Access Management - The Last Watchdog
Silver Spring, MD, Sept.12, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Aembit, the leading non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, has secured $25 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $45 million. Acrew Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, Okta Ventures, and CrowdStrike Falcon Fund. Aembit’s
News alert: Opus Security’s new ‘Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine’ elevates VM - The Last Watchdog
Palo Alto, Calif., Sept.11, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Opus Security, the leader in unified cloud-native remediation, today announced the launch of its Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, designed to revolutionize how organizations manage, prioritize and remediate security vulnerabilities. Leveraging AI-driven intelligence, deep contextual data and automated decision-making capabilities, this innovative engine helps organizations prioritize the most critical
News alert: Criminal IP partners with IPLocation.io to deliver new tech to mitigate IP address evasion - The Last Watchdog
Torrance, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Criminal IP, a distinguished leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, announced that it has successfully integrated its IP address-related risk detection data with IPLocation.io, one of the most visited IP analysis and lookup tools on the internet. Through the integration, IPLocation.io, a
News alert: INE Security launches initiative to help SMBs foster a proactive cybersecurity culture - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Sept. 10, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- As cyber threats grow, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are disproportionately targeted. According to the recent Hiscox annual cyber readiness report, 41% of SMBs in the US fell victim to a cyberattack in 2023, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2021. INE Security, a global leader in
News alert: Seventh Sense unveils a revolutionary privacy solution — face-based PKI and ‘eID’ - The Last Watchdog
Singapore, Sept. 10, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Seventh Sense, a pioneer in advanced cybersecurity solutions, announces the launch of SenseCrypt, a revolutionary new platform that sets a new standard in secure, privacy-preserving identity verification. SenseCrypt introduces a first-of-its-kind face-based public key infrastructure (PKI) and electronic identity (eID) solution. This cutting-edge innovation combines Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)* —
News alert: INE Security releases a strategies guide for cyber threat preparedness, response capabilities - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security, a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses against digital dangers. The newly launched guide, “5 Practical Steps to Reduce Cyber Threats,” offers actionable
News alert: Blackwired launches ‘ThirdWatch?’ — an advanced third-party risk management platform - The Last Watchdog
Singapore, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Blackwired, the leading cyber observatory for disruptive cybersecurity technologies, has announced the launch of ThirdWatch?, a groundbreaking solution to identify direct threats facing an organization and its Third Parties. ThirdWatch? is a subject-directed monitoring platform that provides a comprehensive 360-degree view in 3D of existential threats that impact organizations
News alert: AI SPERA attains PCI DSS certification for its search engine solution ‘Criminal IP’ - The Last Watchdog
Torrance, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- AI SPERA, a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) company, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification for its flagship search engine solution, Criminal IP. This accomplishment builds on last year's attainment of PCI DSS v3.2.1 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification and marks a significant milestone in the
Guest Essay: The urgent need to improve firmware security — especially in OT and IoT routers - The Last Watchdog
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout – Vedere Labs, the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State, an industry leader in software supply chain security, emphasize the critical state of software supply chains
News alert: INE Security launches initiatives in support of aspiring cybersecurity professionals - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Aug. 22, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- INE Security, a global cybersecurity training and certification provider, recently launched initiatives with several higher education institutions in an ongoing campaign to invest in the education of aspiring cybersecurity professionals. “There is a critical skills gap in the industry, which has enormous implications for businesses and individuals alike,”
News alert: INE Security advisory: The steep cost of neglecting cybersecurity training - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Aug. 22, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- In modern business, cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a crucial financial safeguard. With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. INE Security, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, is exploring how overlooking
Black Hat Fireside Chat: User feedback, AI-infused email security are both required to deter phishing - The Last Watchdog
I recently learned all about the state-of-the art of phishing attacks – the hard way. Related: GenAI-powered attacks change the game An email arrived from the head of a PR firm whom I’ve known for 20 years asking me to click on a link to check out a proposal. Foolishly, I did so all too
Black Hat Fireside Chat: Why grasping the context of code is a recipe for keeping software secure - The Last Watchdog
President Biden’s call for the mainstreaming of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) is a major step forward. Related: Europe mandates resiliency Requiring a formal inventory of all components, libraries and modules in all business applications can help lock down software supply chains, especially in light of the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline attacks. Yet SBOMs will
NEWS ANALYSIS Q&A: The early going of Generative AI and LLMs impacting cybersecurity - The Last Watchdog
The art of detecting subtle anomalies, predicting emergent vulnerabilities and remediating novel cyber-attacks is becoming more refined, day by day. Related: GenAI’s impact on elections It turns out that the vast datasets churned out by cybersecurity toolsets happen to be tailor-made for ingestion by Generative AI (GenAI) engines and Large Language Models (LLMs.) Leading cybersecurity
News alert: Implementing AI-powered ‘Cisco HyperShield’ requires proper cybersecurity training - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Aug. 16, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. As an "AI-native" security architecture, HyperShield promises to redefine traditional security protocols through its automated proactive cybersecurity measures and AI-driven security solutions. However, the effectiveness of this sophisticated technology heavily relies on
Black Hat Fireside Chat: Here’s how ‘Active ASPM’ is helping to triage and remediate coding flaws - The Last Watchdog
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) arose a few years ago as a strategy to help software developers and security teams continually improve the security of business applications. Related: Addressing rising cyber compliance pressures At Black Hat USA 2024, an iteration called Active ASPM is in the spotlight. I had the chance to visit with Neatsun
News alert: Criminal IP and Maltego team up to broaden threat intelligence data search - The Last Watchdog
Torrance, Calif., Aug. 12, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Criminal IP, an expanding Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine from AI SPERA, has recently completed its technology integration with Maltego, a global all-in-one investigation platform that specializes in visualized analysis of combined cyber data. This collaboration integrates Criminal IP's comprehensive database of malicious IPs, domains, and CVEs
MY TAKE: Black Hat USA 2024’s big takeaway – GenAI factors into the quest for digital resiliency - The Last Watchdog
LAS VEGAS – Here’s what I discovered last week here at Black Hat USA 2024: GenAI is very much in the mix as a potent X-factor in cybersecurity. Related: Prioritizing digital resiliency I spoke with over three dozen cybersecurity solution providers. Some of the more intriguing innovations had to do with leveraging GenAI/LLM-equipped chatbots as
Black Hat Fireside Chat: The role of API Security in mitigating online fraud, emerging GenAI risks - The Last Watchdog
LAS VEGAS -- As Black Hat USA 2024 plays out here this week, the disruptive impact of GenAI/LLM at many different levels will be in the spotlight. Related: GenAI introduces fresh risks We’re in early days. The productivity gains are ramping up – but so are the exposures. I had the chance to visit with
Black Hat Fireside Chat: Token’s wearable MFA solution combines PKI, biometrics — in a ring - The Last Watchdog
LAS VEGAS -- Humans, unsurprisingly, remain the weak link in cybersecurity. Related: Digital identity best practices We’re gullible – and we can’t get away from relying on usernames and passwords. Steady advances in software and hardware mechanisms to secure identities and privileged access have helped; yet crippling network breaches that start by fooling or spoofing
Black Hat Fireside Chat: ‘Black Girls Hack’ emphasizes diversity as effective force multiplier - The Last Watchdog
When Tennisha Martin, a veteran software quality assurance analyst, sought to move over to a security team a few years ago, the doors should have been wide open, given the much-ballyhooed cybersecurity skills shortage. Related: Modernizing security training Instead, she ran into a rigid wall of shortsightedness. So, Martin taught herself ethical hacking skills and
News alert: Security Risk Advisors launchs VECTR Enterprise Edition for ‘purple team’ benchmarking - The Last Watchdog
Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 1, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of VECTR Enterprise Edition, a premium version of its widely-used VECTR platform for purple teams and adversary management program reporting and benchmarking. VECTR Enterprise is designed to support organizations that want to mature and communicate the success of their purple team
Black Hat Fireside Chat: Consumers demand secure mobile apps; it’s high time for brands to deliver - The Last Watchdog
Two-plus decades of enduring wave after wave of mobile app malware and fraud has finally taken its toll on users. Now comes a global survey from Appdome and OWASP that reveals the vast majority of consumers are fed up. I recently visited with Appdome CEO Tom Tovar to discuss clear signals that consumers are now
Black Hat Fireside Chat: How ‘enterprise browsers’ help to shrink exposures, boost efficiencies - The Last Watchdog
Web browser security certainly hasn’t been lacking over the past 25 years. Related: Island valued at $3.5 billion Advancements have included everything from sandboxing and web applications firewalls (WAFs,) early on, to secure web gateways (SWGs) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDIs,) more recently. Yet profound browser exposures persist -- and this has led to the
News Alert: Adaptive Shield to showcase new ITDR platform for SaaS at Black Hat USA - The Last Watchdog
Las Vegas, Nev., July 30, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Amid rising breaches including Snowflake, the platform helps security teams proactively detect and respond to identity-centric threats in business-critical SaaS applications. Adaptive Shield, a leader in SaaS Security, today announced its breakthrough Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) platform for SaaS environments. Since entering this space a
GUEST ESSAY: CrowdStrike outage fallout — stricter regulations required to achieve resiliency - The Last Watchdog
What does the recent CrowdStrike outage tell us about the state of digital resiliency? Related: CrowdStrike's consolation backfires On a resiliency scale of one to 10, most enterprises are at about two. This was clear over the weekend when over 4000 flights were grounded, hospitals had to postpone services, and financial systems went down. The
LW ROUNDTABLE: CrowdStrike outage reveals long road ahead to achieve digital resiliency - The Last Watchdog
Last week, CrowdStrike, one of the cybersecurity industry’s most reputable solution providers, inadvertently caused more disruption across the Internet than all the threat actors active online at the time. Related: Microsoft blames outage on EU A flawed update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software caused millions of computers running Microsoft Windows to display the infamous blue
GUEST ESSAY: Consumers, institutions continue to shoulder burden for making mobile banking secure - The Last Watchdog
The rapid adoption of mobile banking has revolutionized how we manage our finances. Related: Deepfakes aimed at mobile banking apps With millions of users worldwide relying on mobile apps for their banking needs, the convenience is undeniable. However, this surge in digital banking also brings about substantial security concerns. Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted
MY TAKE: Study shows most folks haven’t considered bequeathing their ‘digital’ inheritances - The Last Watchdog
In our digital age, managing passwords effectively is crucial not just for our security while we’re alive, but also for ensuring our digital legacies are secure after we're gone. Related: Understanding digital footprints A recent study by All About Cookies sheds light on the alarming lack of preparation most internet users have for their digital
GUEST ESSAY: How cybercriminals are using ‘infostealers’ to sidestep passwordless authentication - The Last Watchdog
Passwords have been the cornerstone of basic cybersecurity hygiene for decades. Related: Passwordless workpace long way off However, as users engage with more applications across multiple devices, the digital security landscape is shifting from passwords and password managers towards including passwordless authentication, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and, as of late, passkeys. But as
RSAC Fireside Chat: Madison Horn’s quest to add cyber expertise, restore ethics to Congress - The Last Watchdog
At a time of devolving politics, Madison Horn stands out as a breath of fresh air. Related: The Biden-Harris National Cybsecurity Strategy I had the chance to sit down with Horn at RSAC 2024 to learn all about her measured decision to put an ascendent cybersecurity career on hold to run for political office. I
RSAC Fireside Chat: Amplifier Security taps LLMs to help organizations foster a security culture - The Last Watchdog
Security teams rely on an ever-growing stack of cybersecurity tools to keep their organization safe. Related: The worst year ever for breaches Yet there remains a glaring disconnect between security systems and employees. Now comes a start-up, Amplifier Security, with a bold new approach to orchestrate security actions. Just after RSAC 2024, I spoke with
New Tech Q&A: Adaptiva – CrowdStrike alliance highlights trend of blending IT and security systems - The Last Watchdog
The coalescing of the next-gen security platforms that will carry us forward continues. Related: Jump starting vulnerability management Adaptiva, a leader in autonomous endpoint management, recently announced the launch of OneSite Patch for CrowdStrike. This new solution integrates with CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR platform to improve the efficiency and speed of patching critical vulnerabilities in enterprise
News Alert: Infinidat introduces advanced cyber resiliency and recovery solution for enterprises - The Last Watchdog
Waltham, Mass., June 27, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Infinidat, a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, has introduced a new automated cyber resiliency and recovery solution that will revolutionize how enterprises can minimize the impact of ransomware and malware attacks. Infinidat’s InfiniSafe® Automated Cyber Protection (ACP) is a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity integration solution that is designed to
News Alert: FireTail unveils free access to its enterprise-level API security platform — to all - The Last Watchdog
McLean, Va., June 26, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- FireTail today announced a free version of its enterprise-level API security tools, making them accessible to developers and organizations of all sizes. •FireTail's unique combination of open-source code libraries, inline API call evaluation, security posture management, and centralized audit trails helps eliminate vulnerabilities and protect APIs in real-time.
RSAC 2024: The many flavors of ‘SASE’ now includes Aryaka’s ‘Unified SASE as a Service.” - The Last Watchdog
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has come a long way since Gartner christened this cloud-centric cybersecurity framework in 2019. Related: Can SASE stop tech sprawl? SASE blends networking architecture, namely SD-WAN, with cloud-delivered security services such as security web gateways, Zero Trust network access and more. Several distinct variants of SASE have come to be
News Alert: 1inch partners with Blockaid to enhance Web3 security through the 1inch Shield - The Last Watchdog
Dubai, UAE, June 20, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- 1inch, a leading DeFi aggregator that provides advanced security solutions to users across the entire space, has announced today the launch of the 1inch Shield. This solution, that is offering enhanced protection against a wide range of potential threats, was completed in partnership with Blockaid, a major provider of
News Alert: INE Security lays out strategies for optimizing security teams to mitigate AI risks - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, June 20, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- 2024 is rapidly shaping up to be a defining year in generative AI. While 2023 saw its emergence as a potent new technology, business leaders are now grappling with how to best leverage its transformative power to grow efficiency, security, and revenue. With the near-universal integration of AI
RSAC Fireside Chat: Tightened budgets impose discipline on CISOs, resets security investments - The Last Watchdog
CISOs have been on something of a wild roller coaster ride the past few years. Related: Why breaches persist When Covid 19 hit in early 2020, the need to secure company networks in a new way led to panic spending on cybersecurity tools. Given carte blanche, many CISOs purchased a hodge podge of unproven point
NEWS ANALYSIS Q&A: Striving for contextual understanding as digital transformation plays out - The Last Watchdog
The tectonic shift of network security is gaining momentum, yet this transformation continues to lag far behind the accelerating pace of change in the operating environment. Related: The advance of LLMs For at least the past decade, the cybersecurity industry has been bending away from rules-based defenses designed to defend on-premises data centers and leaning