Today, Lookout, Inc. announced enhancements to its Lookout Cloud Security Platform that are designed to help organisations better discover, assess, and protect their data as it moves across any network, from the endpoint to the cloud. These enhancements provide organisations…
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Don’t Get Spooked Into Falling For These Phishing Scams
Halloween season is here, which means carving pumpkins, trick or treating, planning costumes, sneaking the kids’ candy and scary movies, of course. However, one of the scariest threats facing individuals and businesses alike this spooky season is phishing scams. Much…
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Why Should You Use It?
Ah, the Internet: a treasure trove of memes, cat videos, and—let’s be honest—some stuff you’d rather keep under wraps. Security is crucial, but let’s face it, a password like “Fluffy123” won’t fool anyone for long. So how do you beef…
Cyberelements Partners with ABC Distribution Partners to Revolutionise Privileged Access Management in Europe
cyberelements, the Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, today announces its strategic partnership with leading technology distributor, ABC Distribution heralding a new era in access security across Europe and beyond. cyberelements’ pioneering Zero PAM platform is set to transform…
CREST and IASME announce partnership with the NCSC to deliver Cyber Incident Exercising scheme
CREST and IASME are delighted to announce their partnership with the NCSC to help deliver its new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme. The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has created the scheme to help organisations find high quality providers that can…
Nurturing Our Cyber Talent
The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways…
Adarma Names James Todd as Chief Technology Officer, Reinforcing Dedication to Security Operations Excellence
Adarma has announced the appointment of James Todd as Chief Technology Officer. This strategic appointment builds on the company’s continued commitment to improving security operations outcomes for enterprise and upper mid-market organisations and follows Adarma’s recent investments in people and…
The Journey to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher.” – Chinese Proverb. The way we work, socialise, and consume information has changed exponentially over the last few years. This has been driven owing to global macro…
WatchGuard acquires CyGlass for AI-powered network anomaly detection
WatchGuard® Technologies, provider of unified cybersecurity, today announced the acquisition of CyGlass Technology Services, a provider of cloud and network-centric threat detection and response solutions that help organisations see risks, stop threats, and prove compliance. CyGlass’s cloud-native platform utilises advanced…
Keeper Security Named a Market Leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) by Enterprise Management Associates
This week, Keeper Security announced that it has been identified as a leading privileged access management (PAM) provider for its product strength and cost-efficiency. The recognition comes from analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) in its latest research report: EMA Radar™…
SME Cyber Security – Time for a New Approach?
The UK is home to around 5.5 million Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). They collectively account for 99.9% of businesses, generating three fifths of employment, and with a combined turnover of £2.3 trillion. As such, they represent a vital element…
Synopsys Recognised as a Leader in Static Application Security Testing by Independent Research Firm
Synopsys has announced it has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Static Application Security Testing, Q3 2023. The report identifies the 11 most significant vendors in the static application security testing (SAST) market and evaluates them against…
Cato Networks Raises $238M in Equity Investment at Over $3B Valuation
Cato’s largest financing round to date brings total funding to $773M, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s leadership in the fast-growing single-vendor SASE market. Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, announced it raised $238M in equity investment,…
Specops Software Launches Continuous Scanning Capabilities for Breached Password Protection
Today, Specops Software, an Outpost24 company, has announced the launch of its new continuous scanning capabilities within Specops Breached Password Protection. The feature will now enable security administrators to continuously monitor Active Directory for compromised passwords or those exposed on…
Acronis Unveils First Ever AI-powered Cyber Protection Software for Consumers
Acronis, a global cyber protection company, today announced the launch of Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (formerly Acronis True Image). The innovative software offers a comprehensive suite of features that seamlessly integrate secure backup, and AI-based security making it the…
Salt Security Strengthens CrowdStrike Partnership with New Integration
Today, Salt Security announced that it has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike by integrating the Salt Security API Protection Platform with the industry-leading CrowdStrike Falcon® Platform. With this new integration, customers now can get a 360-degree view of API security…
Over a Third of UK Population Believe Prison is the Most Suitable Punishment for Individuals Responsible for Data Breach
New statistics by International Cyber Expo reveal that in the event of a data breach at an organisation, nearly one in every five (19%) individuals across the UK believe the person(s) who allowed initial entry via phishing, poor security practices…
Cyber security in Formula E: TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team relies on support from SASE
The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team relies on the security of the Cato SASE Cloud platform. This enables the reliable and secure transmission of data worldwide. The insights gained on the race circuit can be applied to companies across…
Lookout Announces CrowdStrike Marketplace Availability of Mobile Threat Defense
Lookout, Inc., the data-centric cloud security company, today announced the availability of Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security to CrowdStrike channel partners and customers via the CrowdStrike Marketplace. As part of CrowdStrike’s world-class ecosystem of compatible solutions from trusted partners, Lookout will…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Cybermindz
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week’s guest has set up a dedicated organisation to do just that! Peter Coroneos, Founder and Executive Chairman at Cybermindz,…