VIVOTEK introduces its cloud-based security service VORTEX, emphasizing a smarter and easier approach. Now featuring the latest addition – VORTEX Connect, this new feature is integrated into VIVOTEK’s latest generation Network Video Recorders (NVRs), allowing users to seamlessly connect to…
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Securiti collaborates with Lacework to improve data protection in the cloud
Securiti and Lacework announced a strategic partnership that allows customers to be smarter than ever when protecting cloud data. This collaboration unites Lacework, a Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), and Securiti’s Data Command Center with built-in Data Security Posture…
Stellar Cyber partners with Proofpoint to speed detection of email-driven cyberattacks
Stellar Cyber announced a new partnership with Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company. Through this alliance, Proofpoint and Stellar Cyber customers benefit from an out-of-the-box integration enabling swift email investigations and real-time response actions to email-driven attacks. Proofpoint Targeted Attack…
The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management
Whether we’d like to admit it to ourselves or not, all humans harbor subconscious biases that powerfully influence our behavior. One of these is the omission bias, which has interesting ramifications in the world of cyber security, specifically vulnerability management.…
Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations
In this Help Net Security interview, Randy Marchany, CISO at Virginia Tech, discusses the challenges and strategies associated with implementing CIS Controls in organizations of varying sizes. Marchany explores the importance of securing top-level management support, breaking down data silos,…
10 USA cybersecurity conferences you should visit in 2024
Security BSides Security BSides offers attendees an opportunity to engage and present their ideas actively. Characterized by its intensity, these events are filled with discussions, demonstrations, and interactive participation. BSides are happening all over the USA. To find an event…
Why resilience leaders must prepare for polycrises
In this Help Net Security video, Frank Shultz, CEO of Infinite Blue, discusses how more frequent and severe disruptions and our increasingly interconnected world collide to create a new threat for resilience leaders to manage: polycrises. These multiple concurrent or…
Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less
92% of organizations will increase 2024 data protection spend, to achieve cyber resilience amidst continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks, according to Veeam Software. Respondents shared that cyberattacks remain the top cause of outages and that while organizations are putting…
Whitepaper: MFA misconceptions
While a valuable tool in the cybersecurity toolkit, MFA is not immune to weaknesses. Read the “MFA Misconceptions” whitepaper to understand its limitations and how integrating it with other robust security measures is crucial for building a resilient defense mechanism.…
Software supply chain attacks are getting easier
ReversingLabs identified close to 11,200 unique malicious packages across three major open-source software platforms in 2023: npm, PyPI, and RubyGems. These findings mark an astounding 1,300% increase in malicious packages from 2020 and an increase of 28% over 2022 when…
Tufin Dashboard Essentials tracks security implementation progress
Tufin announced Dashboard Essentials, a new extension to the Tufin Orchestration Suite that improves analytics for monitoring security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The extension gives customers access to specialized analytics tools that help track the progress of their security implementation…
Seceon aiSIEM-CGuard protects cloud-powered applications and infrastructure
Seceon announces aiSIEM-CGuard enabling partners and customers with comprehensive protection, detection, automatic remediation for cloud-powered resources. With an automated signup process and margin-friendly pricing, MSP/MSSPs can now add protection for cloud workloads like Microsoft 365 email, OneDrive, and endpoints and…
Cato Networks introduces new incident response tools
Cato Networks announced the expansion of the Cato SASE Cloud platform into threat detection and incident response with Cato XDR, a SASE-based, extended detection and response (XDR) solution. Available immediately, Cato XDR utilizes the functional and operational capabilities of the…
Zscaler unveils Zero Trust SASE solution for simplified security implementation
Zscaler has introduced Zscaler Zero Trust SASE, single-vendor SASE solution built utilizing Zscaler Zero Trust AI to help organizations reduce cost and complexity while implementing zero trust security across users, devices, and workloads. Additionally, Zscaler announced general availability for its…
Apple debuts new feature to frustrate iPhone thieves
Besides fixing an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability, the latest update for the iOS 17 branch offers a new feature to help you protect your accounts and sensitive information in case your iPhone gets stolen. Stolen Device Protection If enabled, the…
Veriti Odin utilizes AI algorithms to detect and analyze threats
Veriti launched its AI powered contextual cybersearch solution, Veriti Odin. Leveraging advanced AI architecture, Odin is designed to optimize and elevate the way businesses approach cybersecurity, creating certainty that solutions are deployed correctly, and configured accurately, and protecting against threats…
Silobreaker integrates with DarkOwl for enhanced darknet credential monitoring
Silobreaker has integrated with DarkOwl for credential monitoring. The DarkOwl Credential Monitoring solution continuously checks for exposed credentials in darknet and darknet-adjacent sites, providing Silobreaker customers with detailed alerting and analytics within a single platform. Credential exposure can lead to…
Atakama Browser Security Platform improves security for MSPs
Atakama unveild the Atakama Browser Security Platform for MSPs. Developed in collaboration with 30-plus MSP design partners, over the past year, Atakama has broken new ground with a revolutionary browser security solution. The unveiling signals an opportunity for MSPs to…
Onfido Compliance Suite simplifies local and global identity verification
Onfido launched its Compliance Suite, an all-in-one identity verification solution that empowers fast-growth businesses to expand seamlessly into new markets and meet local regulatory needs for customer onboarding. Onfido’s Compliance Suite introduces Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) and One-time Password (OTP)…
Apple fixes actively exploited WebKit zero-day (CVE-2024-23222)
Apple has fixed an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-23222) that affects Macs, iPhones, iPads and AppleTVs. About CVE-2024-23222 CVE-2024-23222 is a type confusion issue that affects WebKit – Apple’s browser engine used in the Safari web browser and all iOS…