Category: IT SECURITY GURU

KnowBe4’s Explosive Inside Man Series Back For Season 6

What do data centres hidden under Romanian castles, data mining, deepfakes, fight-scenes, on-screen kisses and AI supercomputers have in common? Security awareness training. Yes, seriously – and that’s just season six of KnowBe4’s The Inside Man. There’s plenty more (five…

Keeper Security Launches Upgraded KeeperPAM

Keeper Security has today announced the next generation of its Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, KeeperPAM®. The latest update introduces a fully cloud-native solution that seamlessly integrates all privileged access management processes into Keeper’s encrypted vault. This unified approach ensures…

National Apprenticeship Week: Alternative Routes into Cyber

As National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on career development opportunities, it’s important to acknowledge that traditional apprenticeships aren’t the only route into the cybersecurity industry. With cyber threats growing exponentially, the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher.…

How Flutterwave Defines Its Growth Strategy

When Olugbenga “GB” Agboola founded the fintech startup Flutterwave in 2016, he articulated a very specific point of view. Instead of adhering to the growth-at-all-costs mindset that animates much of Silicon Valley, his company would pursue expansion only as it…

Safer Internet Day: Cyber Experts Weigh In

Happy Safer Internet Day to all those who celebrate (which should be us all, everyday)! Safer Internet Day, a European Union initiative, launched on 5th February 2004, aiming to promote safer and more responsible online behaviour, particularly among young people.…

Keeper Security and Ingram Micro expand partnership

 Keeper Security, a leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, has announced the expansion of its relationship with global distributor Ingram Micro in European markets. Having announced the initial relationship in November 2023, the expanded collaboration delivers a joint…

WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program

WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has announced it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS.…

CybaVerse AI launched to redefine how MSPs deliver security

CybaVerse, an award-winning cyber security vendor, today announced the launch of CybaVerse AI for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The platform redefines how MSPs deliver security services to their clients, offering them the opportunity to streamline the management of security across…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software

Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced a leadership transition. Gil Shwed, the company’s founder and current CEO, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Nadav Zafrir, a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, will step into the CEO…

Schools Need Improved Cyber Education (Urgently)

New research by Keeper Security has revealed a concerning disconnect between parental trust and the actual cybersecurity practices happening in their children’s schools. While many parents believe schools are protecting their children’s sensitive information, only 14% of schools mandate security…

Do(ug)h! Krispy Kreme Suffers Cyberattack

Krispy Kreme, the doughnut giant, revealed on Wednesday that its online ordering systems in the US had been hit by a cyberattack. In a regulatory filing, Krispy Kreme disclosed that upon discovering an intruder in their systems on November 29th,…

What is gRPC and How Does it Enhance API Security?

As the reliance on APIs grows, so do the challenges of ensuring they are both fast and secure. Enter gRPC—a high-performance, open-source framework that has revolutionised how systems communicate in real time.  More than just a tool for building APIs,…

ChatGPT Two Years On: Experts Weigh In

ChatGPT has just celebrated its second birthday (30th November)! Parallel to its steep rise to notoriety, ChatGPT is revolutionising the way we interact with technology. Known for generating human-quality text and information (worryingly?), it has become a useful and versatile…

Unlocking the Value of DSPM: What You Need to Know

Considering the number of breaches that hit the headlines every day, it’s no surprise that data security has become a top priority for entities in every industry. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-native environments, they face the challenge of securing sensitive…

Preparing for 2025 Cybersecurity Warnings

2024 has been a defining year for cybersecurity. The Change Healthcare breach exposed 100+ million sensitive records, while the Crowdstrike attack affected 8.5 million systems and cost Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion. Ransomware incidents, like the Ticketmaster breach, have also…

Alleviating Alert Fatigue with an MSSP

By Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks Everyone can relate to the 7AM alarm call. You can be in a deep sleep when suddenly your ears are met with an incessant pinging that won’t stop until you muster…

Keeper Security and Sherweb Forge Partnership

Keeper Security has announced a strategic partnership with Sherweb, a recognised cloud marketplace leader. This partnership enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to access Keeper’s robust cybersecurity solutions through Sherweb’s marketplace, streamlining access to security offerings to better safeguard both MSPs…

Check Point Software Named A Leader in GigaOm Cloud Radar

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). In its assessment of 17 leading CNAPP solutions, GigaOm identifies Check Point as a…

The Stealthy Success of Passkeys

It’s interesting to note that many people will happily unlock their phone by just looking at it and have no problem tapping their bank card against a store’s point of sale terminal, but if the term password security is presented…

Interconnectivity and cyber risk: A double-edged sword

By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities…

Research Highlights SHA256 Password Security Strengths and Risks

A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research…

New educational campaign “Flex Your Cyber” launched

As technology has become an integral part of the learning environment, empowering robust cybersecurity practices in primary and secondary education is now essential. In response to this urgent need, Keeper Security – with support from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA),…

KnowBe4 Releases 2024 Holiday Kit to Boost Cyber Resilience

This week, KnowBe4, the provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of its new 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, designed to strengthen users’ cyber defences during the festive season. This year’s kit builds on the success…

What are the key Threats to Global National Security?

In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.  As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Understanding these threats is crucial for nations looking to protect…

Cato Networks Joins MITRE AI Incident Sharing Initiative to Improve AI Defences

Today, Cato Networks, the SASE provider has announced it has joined the AI Incident Sharing Initiative launched by the MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense and MITRE ATLAS. Cato is collaborating with MITRE and 15 other companies—including CrowdStrike and Microsoft—to increase community knowledge of threats and defences for…

Keeper Security Expands Leadership Team in Japan

Keeper Security have announced the further expansion of their worldwide leadership team by announcing Takanori Nishiyama as Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Sales and Country Manager for Japan. Nishiyama brings over a decade of leadership experience from VMware, where…

Cato Networks Named to 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 List

Today, SASE provider Cato Networks has announced it has been named as part of the 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 list for a second consecutive year. According to Fortune, it is a listing of the most important venture-backed startups that offer enterprise-grade…