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LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations - The Last Watchdog
The compliance variable has come into play in an impactful way. Related: Technology and justice systems The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid down the hammer charging and fining four prominent cybersecurity vendors for making misleading claims in connection with the SolarWinds hack. SEC investigators gathered evidence that Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings, Check
News alert: Sweet Security rolls out its advanced runtime detection and response platform for AWS - The Last Watchdog
Tel Aviv, Israel, Nov. 11, 2024, CyberNewswire -- Sweet Security today announced the availability of its cloud-native detection and response platform on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace. Sweet’s solution unifies threat detection across cloud infrastructure, network, workloads, and applications. It provides deep runtime context that enables security teams to quickly extract actual attack narratives
GUEST ESSAY: The promise and pitfalls of using augmented reality– ‘AR’ — in cybersecurity - The Last Watchdog
Augmented reality use cases have become prevalent in our society. The technology, which first emerged primarily in the world of gaming and entertainment, now promises to reshape our reality with interactive information and immersive experiences. In short, AR is undoubtedly a groundbreaking technology that will reinvent how we interact with the digital world. Related: Is
MY TAKE: Technology breakthroughs, emerging standards are coalescing to assure IoT integrity - The Last Watchdog
The Internet of Things is growing apace. Related: The Top 12 IoT protocols Deployment of 5G and AI-enhanced IoT systems is accelerating. This, in turn, is driving up the number of IoT-connected devices in our homes, cities, transportation systems and critical infrastructure. One estimate suggests IoT-connected devices are multiplying at a 12 percent compound annual
Shared Intel Q&A: Foreign adversaries now using ‘troll factories’ to destroy trust in U.S. elections - The Last Watchdog
Foreign adversaries proactively interfering in U.S. presidential elections is nothing new. Related: Targeting falsehoods at US minorities, US veterans It’s well-documented how Russian intelligence operatives proactively meddled with the U.S. presidential election in 2016 and technologists and regulators have been monitoring and developing measures to address election meddling by foreign adversaries, which now happens routinely.
News alert: Cybersecurity, AI priorities for 2025 highlighted at ATPC Cyber Forum in Atlanta - The Last Watchdog
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 30, 2024, CyberNewswire -- The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) Cyber Council will convene “The Tie that Binds: A 21st Century Cybersecurity Dialogue,” on October 31, 2024, at the Bank of America Financial Center Tower’s Convention Hall in Atlanta. This event will feature leading cyber experts from the financial services sector, Federal
News alert: INE shares guidance to help companies invest in year-end cybersecurity, networking training - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Oct. 28, 2024, CyberNewswire -- As the year-end approaches, it’s common for enterprises to discover they still have funds that must be utilized. Often, these L&D dollars are "use or lose," meaning they will be returned to the general fund if not invested. Recognizing this, INE Security is launching an initiative to guide
Guest Essay: API security-related exposures rose steeply across all industries in Q3 2024 - The Last Watchdog
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of modern enterprises, facilitating seamless communication between both internal systems and external partners. Related: Biden-Harris administration opens Supply Chain Resilience Center As organizations increasingly rely on APIs, the number of APIs in use has dramatically increased. Since attackers follow the attack surface, this growth in API usage
News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Oct. 22, 2024, CyberNewswire -- INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for
GUEST ESSAY: Achieving end-to-end data security with the right ‘fully homomorphic encryption’ - The Last Watchdog
Everyone knows the cost and frequency of data breaches are rising. The question is, do you know if your data is truly secure? I have news for you. It’s not. Related: The Biden-Harris push for supply chain resilience. Why? Many companies rely on regular encryption to safeguard data, the organization’s crown jewel. But it only
News alert: SpyCloud accelerates supply chain risk analysis with new ‘IDLink’ correlation capability - The Last Watchdog
Austin, TX, Oct. 10th, 2024, CyberNewswire -- SpyCloud, the leader in Identity Threat Protection, announced that its SaaS Investigations solution has been enhanced with identity analytics that illuminate the scope of digital identities and accelerate successful outcomes of complex investigations from days or hours to minutes. SpyCloud Investigations is a powerful cybercrime and identity threat
News alert: Hybrid Analysis adds Criminal IP’s real-time domain scans, boosts malware detection - The Last Watchdog
Torrance, Calif., Oct. 7, 2024, CyberNewswire -- Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has partnered with Hybrid Analysis, a platform that provides advanced malware analysis and threat intelligence, to enhance threat research. This collaboration integrates Criminal IP’s advanced domain scanning capabilities into the Hybrid Analysis platform, providing security
News alert: Doppler fortifies ‘secrets management’ with Change Requests auditable approval feature - The Last Watchdog
San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024, CyberNewswire -- Doppler, the leading platform in secrets management, today announces the launch of Change Requests, a new feature providing engineering teams with a secure, auditable approval process for managing and controlling secret changes across environments. Designed to enhance security, compliance, and team collaboration, Change Requests gives organizations the
News alert: SquareX shows how Google’s MV3 standard falls short, putting millions at risk - The Last Watchdog
Singapore, Oct. 3, 2024, CyberNewswire -- At DEF CON 32, the SquareX research team delivered a hard-hitting presentation titled Sneaky Extensions: The MV3 Escape Artists where they shared their findings on how malicious browser extensions are bypassing Google’s latest standard for building chrome extensions: Manifest V3 (MV3)’s security features, putting millions of users and businesses
News alert: Upcoming webinar highlights threat mitigation, fortifying ‘ASM’ with Criminal IP - The Last Watchdog
Torrance, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024, CyberNewswire -- An exclusive live webinar will take place on October 4th at noon Eastern Time (ET), demonstrating how Criminal IP’s Attack Surface Management (ASM) can help organizations proactively detect and mitigate cyber threats. The webinar will feature a Criminal IP ASM Live Demo, providing a comprehensive view of attack
News alert: Aembit appoints former Snowflake security director Mario Duarte as its new CISO - The Last Watchdog
Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 2, 2024, CyberNewswire -- Aembit, the non-human IAM company, today announced the appointment of Mario Duarte as chief information security officer (CISO). Duarte, formerly head of security at Snowflake, joins Aembit with a deep commitment to address pressing gaps in non-human identity security. Duarte’s journey in cybersecurity began with a passion
News alert: Introducing Mayhem Security — ForAllSecure unveils name change, fresh focus - The Last Watchdog
Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 1, 2024 -- ForAllSecure, the world's most advanced application security testing company, today announced it is changing its corporate name to Mayhem Security ("Mayhem"), signaling a new era of growth and opportunity aligned with its award-winning Mayhem Application Security platform. Founded by a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon, the company's focus has evolved
News alert: INE earns accolades based on strong curriculum reviews from business leaders - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Sept. 27, 2024, CyberNewswire -- INE, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is proud to announce they have earned 14 awards in G2’s Fall 2024 Report, including “Fastest Implementation” and “Most Implementable,” which highlight INE’s superior performance relative to competitors. “Best hands-on and real world scenario based curriculum,” raves
News alert: DigiCert acquires Vercara to enhance cloud-based DNS management, DDoS protection - The Last Watchdog
LEHI, Utah, Sept. 23, 2024 – DigiCert, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. (“Crosspoint”), and TA Associates Management L.P. (“TA”), today announced it has completed its acquisition of Vercara, a leader in cloud-based services that secure the online experience, including managed authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) security
GUEST ESSAY: Massive NPD breach tells us its high time to replace SSNs as an authenticator - The Last Watchdog
Ever since the massive National Public Data (NPD) breach was disclosed a few weeks ago, news sources have reported an increased interest in online credit bureaus, and there has been an apparent upswing in onboarding of new subscribers. Related: Class-action lawsuits pile up in wake of NPD hack So what’s the connection? NPD reported the
News alert: Aembit’s 2024 survey report highlights major gaps in securing ‘Non-Human Identities’ - The Last Watchdog
Silver Spring, MD, Sept. 19, 2024, CyberNewswire -- Aembit, the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, today released its 2024 Non-Human Identity Security Report, a definitive survey highlighting how organizations currently manage and protect non-human identities (NHIs) – such as applications, scripts, and service accounts. The report reveals a stunning, widespread reliance on outdated
News alert: SpyCloud study reveals ‘infostealer’ malware can be a precursor to a ransomware attack - The Last Watchdog
Austin, TX, Sept. 18, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- SpyCloud, the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. SpyCloud’s latest findings reveal the staggering scale of identity exposure
News alert: Evergy selects OneLayer to manage, secure its private cellular OT assets - The Last Watchdog
Boston, Mass., Sept. 18, 2024] -- One Layer, the leader in managing and securing enterprise private 5G/LTE Operational Technology (OT) networks, announced today the selection of its OneLayer Bridge private LTE network device management and zero trust security platform by energy provider Evergy, in a multi-year deal. Evergy has innovatively embraced Ericsson’s private LTE technology
News alert: INE Security’s cybersecurity training service earns 2024 SC Excellence Award - The Last Watchdog
Cary, NC, Sept.18, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- INE Security is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards, named Best IT Security-Related Training Program. This designation underscores INE Security’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. The SC Awards, now in its 27th year, recognize the
News alert: Entro Security Labs report reveals pervasive exposures in ‘Non-Human Identities’ - The Last Watchdog
Boston, MA, Sept. 16, 2024, CyberNewsWire -- Entro Security, pioneer of the award-winning Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management platform, today released its research report, “2025 State of Non-Human Identities and Secrets in Cybersecurity.” The Entro Security Lab found that 97% of NHIs have excessive privileges increasing unauthorized access and broadening the attack surface, and
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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