TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Valence Security , a company securing business app infrastructure, today announced that it raised $25 million in a Series A round led by M12, Microsoft’s corporate venture arm, with participation from YL Ventures, Porsche Ventures, Akamai Technologies, Alumni Ventures and former Symantec CEO Michael Fey. million.

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CIO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Intro: Time was, a call center agent could be relatively secure in knowing who was at the other end of the line. And if they werent, multi-factor authentication (MFA), answers to security questions, and verbal passwords would solve the issue. A recent report found that fraudsters are not always trying to bypass authentication.

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The Parallax

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

But after a widespread breach of the entertainment company’s new Disney+ accounts , at least one cybersecurity research company is indicating that its new streaming service needs more than a magical concoction to fly among those it’d qualify as reasonably secure. There’s no two-factor authentication —that’s a no-brainer.

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CIO

MAY 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence and machine learning Unsurprisingly, AI and machine learning top the list of initiatives CIOs expect their involvement to increase in the coming year, with 80% of respondents to the State of the CIO survey saying so. Other surveys offer similar findings. 1 priority among its respondents as well.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

Looking ahead to the next 12-18 months, two top priorities emerge for IT leaders: developing a strong business case for AI infrastructure spending (cited by 35% of respondents to IDC’s Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, Wave 3 , March 2024) and increasing cyber resilience and security (34%).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Back in 2018, Refael Angel, a former security software engineer at Intuit, had an idea for a new approach to protect encryption keys — the random string of bits created to scramble and unscramble data — on the cloud. GitGuardian estimates that app security engineers on average have to handle over 3,400 secrets occurrences.

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Tenable

JANUARY 26, 2024

And a global survey shows cyber pros weighing pros and cons of AI. 1 - Using AI securely: Global cyber agencies publish new guide Is your organization – like many others – aggressively adopting artificial intelligence to boost operational efficiency? Plus, CERT’s director says AI is the top skill for CISOs to have in 2024.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Plus, learn why GenAI and data security have become top drivers of cyber strategies. And get the latest on the top “no-nos” for software security; the EU’s new cyber law; and CISOs’ communications with boards. Looking for help with shadow AI? Want to boost your software updates’ safety? New publications offer valuable tips.

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CIO

JUNE 3, 2024

However, amidst the allure of newfound technology lies a profound duality—the stark contrast between the benefits of AI-driven software development and the formidable security risks it introduces. This dichotomy underscores the need for a nuanced understanding between AI-developed code and security within the cloud-native ecosystem.

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CIO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For its AI Priorities Study 2023 , Foundry surveyed IT decision-makers who have either implemented AI and generative AI technologies in their organizations, have plans to, or are actively researching them. Top of those AI priorities for now is generative AI, with 56% of respondents eager to learn more about it.

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CIO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Digitalization is a double-edged sword for banks, especially when it comes to security. As interactions and transactions become more interconnected, even the simplest processes like opening a new account or making a balance transfer become riddled with security concerns. Avaya’s research report reveals three critical ways to do so.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Kenyan startup Wowzi has secured new funding to expand the reach of its platform, which turns social media users into brand influencers, to West and Southern Africa — as it taps the increasing usage of social sites across the continent driven by the proliferation of smartphones and a deepening internet penetration.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 21, 2022

21 | The problem with Gen Zers and Millennials | Global shortage of cybersecurity pros worsens | An informal poll about attack surface growth | Password usage drops a bit | And much more! This may sound counterintuitive but employees between ages 18 and 41 tend to be less careful regarding cybersecurity.

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Tenable

APRIL 12, 2024

Plus, a new survey shows cybersecurity pros are guardedly optimistic about AI. And the NSA is sharing best practices for data security. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its Emergency Directive 24-02 , sent to federal civilian agencies last week and made public this week. And much more!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Seeking to bring greater security to AI systems, Protect AI today raised $13.5 Protect AI claims to be one of the few security companies focused entirely on developing tools to defend AI systems and machine learning models from exploits. Swanson suggests internal-use authentication tokens and other credentials, for one.

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Kaseya

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Cybersecurity affects the everyday lives of most IT practitioners and IT leaders worldwide, with more than 50 percent of them citing “Improving IT Security” as a top priority in 2021 as per our 2020 IT Operations Survey Results Report. Here are a few steps your organization should take to improve its cybersecurity posture.

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CIO

JULY 11, 2022

According to a recent survey by DemandScience and Comcast Business, over the next 12 months, retail IT executives will prioritize upgrades in digital customer experience (CX), network and cybersecurity solutions, expanded use of analytics-backed decision making, and increased investments in AI. Retail-specific vulnerabilities.

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Tenable

JANUARY 6, 2023

Learn all about the cybersecurity expertise that employers value most; Google Cybersecurity Action Team’s latest take on cloud security trends; a Deloitte report on cybersecurity’s growing business influence; a growth forecast for cyber spending; and more! Happy New Year! 1, 2022 and plucked the following nuggets.

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The Parallax

MAY 14, 2019

—Google just made it much, much easier for Android device owners to protect themselves with one of the safest extra security layers available to consumers. or later, you are a few steps away from turning it into a two-factor authentication key , the company announced at its annual I/O developer conference here on May 7.

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Palo Alto Networks

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, these advancements come with heightened security risks. This expanded attack surface has made OT systems a prime target for cyber threats, underscoring the need for a robust security framework tailored to remote OT environments. However, visibility alone is not enough.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

Araujo makes the case, however, that MDM with Apple devices remains fraught from a security and privacy perspective. “The challenge for [chief information security officers] and IT teams is clear. . “The challenge for [chief information security officers] and IT teams is clear. billion in 2021.

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CIO

MAY 31, 2023

Companies at the start of their API security journey should begin by establishing an inventory of APIs in the environment, including the functionality they perform, languages they use, authentication and data security requirements they have, as well as the primary owners/developers of those APIs.

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CIO

JUNE 25, 2024

Unfortunately, security infrastructures haven’t evolved as fast as they should, making these browsers prone to attacks. The secure access service edge (SASE) framework, however, presents a unique opportunity for enterprises. Over 80% of successful ransomware attacks originate from these unmanaged devices.

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Palo Alto Networks

AUGUST 2, 2021

As we gear up for a return to school, aligned with the latest COVID-19 guidance to keep students, their parents and teachers healthy, it’s also critical to remember to practice basic cybersecurity hygiene to stay safe online. . This is a security best practice that everyone struggles with. 3 Tips for a Safe Return to School.

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Kaseya

DECEMBER 23, 2020

According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures , global cybercrime costs are expected to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 That’s why IT security continues to be the No. 1 priority for IT teams, as reported in the Kaseya 2020 IT Operations Survey Report. Remote Worker Endpoint Security.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2022

Secrets management, or the use of tools to access and create digital authentication credentials, was growing in adoption pre-pandemic. According to a 2021 1Password survey , 65% of companies now have over 500 secrets while 18% have more than they can count. ” Launching Doppler. Managing app secrets in Doppler.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When asked to predict API usage in 2022 in a recent survey , 90.5% The challenge is, as new APIs and protocols emerge, some aren’t supported by existing API management and security platforms. It’s not purely magical thinking — particularly in light of predictions that APIs will become the top cybersecurity attack vector.

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CIO

MAY 30, 2023

When it came to cybersecurity projects, Daniel Uzupis could always count on executive and board support during his tenure as CIO at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, Iowa. Any cybersecurity initiative I wanted to do, they didn’t argue with it; they always did it,” Uzupis says. 9, with 47% involved in such).

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CIO

MAY 25, 2023

Deneen DeFiore is a Hall of Fame technology executive who currently serves as vice president and chief information security officer at United Airlines, where she leads the cybersecurity and digital risk organization to ensure the company is prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats. What are they?

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Kaseya

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

IT security has been the top priority of IT teams for the past several years. According to the 2020 State of IT Operations Report, about 58 percent of IT Leaders prioritize improving security above everything else. Remote Workforce Security Issues . This leaves a significant security gap for many businesses.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

MARCH 15, 2022

The future of cybersecurity is being shaped by the need for companies to secure their networks, data, devices, and identities. This includes adopting security frameworks like zero trust, which will help companies secure internal information systems and data in the cloud. Zero Trust Security.

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Kaseya

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Businesses of all types are facing an increasingly challenging prospect when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s critical that businesses of every size are ready for cybersecurity trouble, but it can be a challenge to figure out how to prepare for it, especially for budget-conscious SMBs. Prepare to face four major threats.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In August 2024, we asked our customers to tell us about security: their role in security, their certifications, their concerns, and what their companies are doing to address those concerns. We had 1,322 complete responses, of which 419 (32%—roughly one-third) are members of a security team. are managers, 7.2% are managers, 7.2%

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Focused on digitization and innovation and closely aligned with lines of business, some 40% of IT leaders surveyed in CIO.com’s State of the CIO Study 2024 characterize themselves as transformational, while a quarter (23%) consider themselves functional: still optimizing, modernizing, and securing existing technology infrastructure.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Plus, check out a guide packed with anti-phishing tips, and another one full of IAM security best practices. Also, discover the skills that cybersecurity recruiters value the most. 1 - Study: CISOs bet on GenAI, integrated cybersecurity suites In: Defensive generative AI technology and integrated cybersecurity suites.

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Tenable

APRIL 26, 2024

1 - New version of MITRE ATT&CK adds guidance on generative AI, cloud threats Information about malicious use of generative AI tools. Advice about securing cloud environments. Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending April 26. Recommendations for protecting software development pipelines. billion by year’s end.

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