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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…
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…
Why It’s Time to Replace Your Legacy SIEM and What to Consider as a Replacement?
Security Information and Event Management systems are vital for businesses’ cybersecurity. They collect and analyze security alerts, protecting against threats. Modern cyber threats outpace legacy SIEM systems. This exposes a critical weakness in your digital defenses. These outdated tools struggle…
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…
Only 41% of Businesses Have Programs in Place to Hire More Women in Tech
New research from ISACA has revealed that the majority (87%) of IT professionals agree that there is a lack of gender diversity in the cybersecurity sector, yet less than half (41%) of businesses have programmes in place to hire more…
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,…
Cyberint’s 2024 Report Highlights Surge in Credential Theft and Rise of AI-Powered Phishing
Cyberint, a Check Point company, has released its 2024 Cyber Security Landscape Report, painting a concerning picture of the evolving threat landscape. The report, drawing on data from the Cyberint Argos Platform, analysed 140,000 cyber threat alerts across critical industries,…
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,…
Mike Morse Law Firm Chooses Keeper Security to Safeguard its Sensitive Legal Data
Keeper Security has announced the release of a new case study in partnership with the Mike Morse Law Firm. This case study highlights how the firm leverages Keeper to address critical cybersecurity challenges and protect sensitive client information. In an…
KnowBe4 Report Finds 44% of HR Professionals Have Encountered Fraudulent or Scam Job Applications
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, this week released its AI-Driven Scams and Fraudulent CVs: The Increased Risk to HR Operations in the UK survey report, which delves into the specific cybersecurity challenges of 1,001…