APIContext has released its UK Open Banking API Performance 2023-2024 Report, the annual analysis of the performance of the open banking APIs exposed by the large CMA9 UK banks (the nine largest banks required by UK law to provide open banking…
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Companies Double Down on AI and Supply Chain Security, According to Black Duck’s BSIMM15 Report
Organisations worldwide are ramping up efforts to tackle emerging security risks in artificial intelligence (AI) and software supply chains, according to the newly released BSIMM15 report from Black Duck. The report, which examines software security practices across 121 companies, reveals…
KnowBe4 Research Confirms Effective Security Awareness Training Significantly Reduces Data Breaches
KnowBe4, cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released a new white paper that provides data-driven evidence on the effectiveness of security awareness training (SAT) in reducing data breaches. Over 17,500 data breaches from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse…
NXLog undergoes strategic leadership change
NXLog, a leading technology provider of log management solutions, announced the appointment of Harald Reisinger as its new Chief Executive Officer. Co-founder and former CEO Botond Botyánszki will transition to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role. Together, they will focus…
Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2025
As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to…
WatchGuard Acquires ActZero
WatchGuard® Technologies, a unified cybersecurity company, has acquired ActZero, a provider of MDR services with proactive, rapid and automated threat response and cross-platform AI-driven threat analysis designed to outpace threats at machine speed. WatchGuard acquired ActZero, known for delivering simplified…
Affordable Video Editing Software for PC That Delivers Pro Results
Video editing no longer has to break the bank. Thanks to the rise of innovative yet budget-friendly software, creating polished, professional-looking videos is within reach for everyone. Whether you’re editing for a YouTube channel, a personal project, or your business,…
GMF Group (Led by Matt Forssman and Gabriel Monfried) Acquires Arcadia Estates in Arcadia, Florida
GMF Group acquired Arcadia Estates in Arcadia, Florida, on January 31, 2023, for a recorded price of $3,280,000. Located at 45 SW Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Arcadia, FL 34266, the manufactured housing community includes 94 lots. Arcadia Estates offers…
The Role of Enterprise Browsers in Securing Remote Work and Hybrid Teams
Remote and hybrid work offer opportunities but also bring challenges. Now, securing digital spaces is crucial. Enterprise browser security has become vital for various organizations. It protects their remote and hybrid teams from cyber threats. These organization-focused browsers have security…
How Programmatic Advertising Companies Help Brands Maximize ROI
In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, businesses are constantly looking for effective ways to optimize their marketing strategies. One approach that has gained significant traction is programmatic advertising. Programmatic advertising has become a game-changer for brands looking to improve their…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes 2024: Winner’s Spotlight on Diversity Champion
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as a more inclusive industry for all. The sponsors…
792 Syndicate Suspects Arrested in Massive Crypto and Romance Scam: The Rise of Cybercrime as a Corporate Enterprise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently executed a landmark operation in Lagos, Nigeria, arresting 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The raid, conducted at an imposing seven-storey building in Victoria…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards Winner’s Spotlight: Mollie Chard
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as share and spread their expertise far and wide.…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes 2024 – Winner’s Spotlight: Best Security Awareness Campaign
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as share and spread their expertise far and wide.…
Black Duck Expands Leadership Team
Application security experts Black Duck have announced the appointment of Ishpreet Singh as chief information officer (CIO) and Bruce Jenkins as chief information security officer (CISO). These latest executive appointments follow last month’s announcement of Sean Forkan being named as chief…
SandboxAQ Announces Over $300 Million of Funding, Valued at $5.3bn
SandboxAQ have announced a round of more than $300 million from Fred Alger Management, LLC, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Mumtalakat, Parkway Venture Capital, Breyer Capital, Rizvi Traverse, S32, US Innovative Technology Fund, Ava Investments, Eric Schmidt, Marc Benioff, David…
Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms Names Leading Cyber Orgs
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms (ESP). Check Point provides email security through Harmony Email Collaboration, protecting email and collaboration apps…
What could the API Landscape look like in 2025?
As we step into 2025, the API landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, redefining how businesses innovate and scale. APIs are no longer just enablers of connectivity; they are the architects of ecosystems, powering everything from seamless automation to AI-driven…
Salt Security and CrowdStrike Extend Partnership for enhanced API Security
Salt Security, a leading API security company, has announced a new product integration with CrowdStrike, combining the capabilities of the Salt Security API Protection Platform with CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM. This integration, now available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, provides customers…
SandboxAQ Advances Global Cybersecurity Through Series of Milestones
SandboxAQ, a leading technology company, has achieved significant milestones in cybersecurity research and development. The company’s dedicated team has made substantial contributions to the field, particularly in post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In 2024 alone, SandboxAQ has published 18 peer-reviewed papers, bringing…