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6 cybersecurity trends we’re thankful for

The Parallax

You might think of cybersecurity professionals as tech’s collective “ watchers on the wall ”—the guardians who let you know when doom is coming. With that perspective, you might find it hard to believe that hackers, security researchers, and other cybersecurity experts have much to be thankful for, or to look forward to.

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In the gig economy, a cybersecurity divide

The Parallax

Not likely , but those questions go to the heart of the tension between the gig economy and cybersecurity. Because the companies they contract with aren’t communicating or enforcing best security practices as intensely. The mistrust that these platforms put in their workers have security consequences,” Albert says.

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Fewer Small And Midsize Venture Funds Are Closing This Year

Crunchbase News

Not just fewer funds; less capital too Not only are investors raising fewer new funds; they’re securing less capital too. Quite a few are sector-focused in areas including cleantech, life sciences and cybersecurity. The rate of seed-funded companies graduating to Series A has also declined. This year, a total of $13.7

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How to strengthen the security of Oracle applications without relying on OAU

CIO

As security remains high on the priority list for companies and IT leaders, 1 and increasingly so with the rise of cyber-attacks, IT executives are put into a tough position trying to find the funds to keep their systems secure while having enough left to invest in innovation and growth. Understanding your current security posture.

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How Wi-Fi router security has deteriorated since 2003

The Parallax

The Cyber Independent Testing Lab , a nonprofit organization that focuses on consumer cybersecurity, published research in December demonstrating how 28 home wireless routers fail to use even basic security techniques. D-Link takes the issues of network security and user privacy very seriously.”. READ MORE ON WI-FI SECURITY.

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ForgeRock files for IPO as identity and access management business grows

TechCrunch

ForgeRock filed its form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this morning as the identity management provider takes the next step toward its IPO. With the ever-increasing volume of cybersecurity attacks against organizations of all sizes, the need to secure and manage user identities is of growing importance.

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Accel doubles down on 1Password, which just raised $100M more at a $2B valuation

TechCrunch

At the time, 1Password was hardly a startup, having been founded in 2005. . The company is planning to use some of its new capital for further acquisitions as the number of startups in the cybersecurity space continues to grow. The firm has 24 active security investments across its portfolio, according to Accel partner Ethan Choi.

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