CIO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This necessitates continuous adaptation and innovation across various verticals, from data management and cybersecurity to software development and user experience design. Let’s talk about strengthening the four major pillars from an attacker’s perspective, as they form the core of any organization’s security.

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CIO

MARCH 10, 2023

By Leonard Kleinman, Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO) ) Cortex for Palo Alto Networks JAPAC Many things challenge how we practice cybersecurity these days. Let’s look at some of these cybersecurity challenges and how automation can level the playing field. It is still spreading, but the surprising part is MyDoom is not new.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

CTO and founder of Reposify , Yaron Tal is a tech entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert with nearly two decades of experience developing cybersecurity software solutions. A deep dive into these deficiencies points to clear solutions all industries – cybersecurity or otherwise – can embrace to protect themselves.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Cybersecurity firm Dragos has raised $110 million in its Series C, almost triple the amount that it raised two years ago in its last round. Many companies were already trying to adapt with the digital age, but Lee said many companies realized they had underinvested in ICS security. A team photo of Dragos employees.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Networking and cybersecurity firm Versa today announced that it raised $120 million in a mix of equity and debt led by BlackRock, with participation from Silicon Valley Bank. Versa’s large round suggests that, despite the market downturn, VCs haven’t lost faith in cybersecurity vendors yet. billion in 2021).

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Companies (and VCs ) spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity, but primarily focus on protecting infrastructure or endpoints. According to one 2021 survey, 61% of security leaders in the enterprise believed their cybersecurity teams to be understaffed. Some investors agree.

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2023

Cybersecurity cannot stand still, or the waves of innovation will overrun the shores. Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware.

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The Crazy Programmer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Malware or malicious software brings significant threats to both individuals and organisations. It is important to understand why malware is critical for software developers and security professionals, as it helps to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain effective operations. What is Malware?

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

This leaves us vulnerable to security threats like phishing, identity theft and session hijacking, but many cybersecurity tools were created when the main threats were file viruses, worms and network attacks, said Vivek Ramachandran , the cybersecurity entrepreneur and researcher who discovered the Cafe Latte attack.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2022

Enterprises typically dedicate significant money and talent towards protecting themselves from security breaches. ” Add to this how larger enterprises invest in software to equip their security teams. A company like Goldman Sachs might use more than 40 products, he said.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Security testing company NSS Labs “ceased operations” last week, the company said in a notice on its website, citing impacts related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Send tips securely over Signal and WhatsApp to +1 646-755-8849. But the last few years have been rocky.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In essence, banks are only as secure as their least protected device. Banks’ biggest concerns are currently malware (40%), phishing and ransomware (both 33%), data theft or misuse (30%) and business email compromise (27%), according to one study. billion in 2023 and forecast to reach $ 285.4 billion by 2032.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2021

The Internet of Things has a security problem. The past decade has seen wave after wave of new internet-connected devices, from sensors through to webcams and smart home tech, often manufactured in bulk but with little — if any — consideration to security. Security veteran Window Snyder thinks there is a better way.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Anoop Kumar, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance at GulfNews, Al Nisr Publishing, to discuss the evolving challenges of cybersecurity in the media industry. What are the most prevalent types of threats to network security in recent years?

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 15, 2024

“AI’s Impact in Cybersecurity” is a blog series based on interviews with a variety of experts at Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42, with roles in AI research, product management, consulting, engineering and more. And there is a bit of a longer version for that answer.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2022

Apple’s big security bug : Time to update your Apple devices! security issues that attackers seem to already be actively exploiting. Hi, I’m the security editor here, a.k.a. TechCrunch’s Bearer of Bad News, and I oversee the security desk. This week the company shipped critical patches that fix two (!)

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CIO

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But when it comes to cybersecurity, AI has become a double-edged sword. While poised to fortify the security posture of organizations, it has also changed the nature of cyberattacks. While LLMs are trained on large amounts of information, they have expanded the attack surface for businesses.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It also introduces new security challenges that demand our attention, especially as IoT is integrated into operational technology (OT) environments. 6 IoT vulnerabilities to watch out for Security risks are a significant concern for businesses using LoT and OT technology.

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CIO

JULY 25, 2024

However, as ecommerce has proliferated, security threats have increased, elevating cybersecurity to a board-level concern. Early cybersecurity threats were limited in their scope and damage, but current threats can ruin a business. Worldwide responses show that attackers are increasingly able to extract more sensitive data.”

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Palo Alto Networks

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In the Unit 42 Threat Frontier: Prepare for Emerging AI Risks report, we aim to strengthen your grasp of how generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. The Evolving Threat Landscape GenAI is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Secure AI by design from the start.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

As cybersecurity continues to grow in profile amid an increasingly complex and dangerous landscape of malicious activity, a cybersecurity vendor that specializes in “all-in-one” services covering the many aspects of security IT has closed a big round of funding.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Joined by Didi Dotan, the former chief architect of identity at EMC and director of identity services at Cisco, Caulfield set out to launch a service that could detect and respond to identity threats — e.g. social engineering, phishing and malware — at “enterprise scale.” VC firms poured $2.3 Image Credits: Oort.

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The Crazy Programmer

JULY 27, 2021

It has changed the way in which developers approach security and creating code for applications. It has led to projects being secured from start to finish and has increased productivity among developers. DevSecOps stands for Development, Security, and Operations. This can help them create more secure code faster.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Menlo Security , a malware and phishing prevention startup, announced a $100 million Series E today on an $800 million valuation. “We really focused on a better kind of security outcome relative to the major threat factors of web and email. Menlo Security Emerges From Stealth With $25M And Plan To Defeat Malware.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Cloudflare has announced that it plans to acquire Area 1 Security , a security startup that has developed a product that stops phishing attacks before they land in an employee’s inbox. Cloudflare has developed its own suite of security products with a zero trust security model. This isn’t Cloudflare’s first email product.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As cybersecurity becomes a bigger and more complex problem for organizations, a startup aiming to increase its accuracy in fighting breaches — by bringing in an ever-wider funnel of data and vantage points to identify issues — is expanding its business. Early-stage benchmarks for young cybersecurity companies.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Speed is great, but not when it comes at the expense of security. The infamous Solar Winds attack occurred because a build system was exploited, and malware was spread to 18,000 clients. The traditional AppSec challenge of preventing security flaws and misconfigurations from reaching production is much more complex.

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Tenable

JANUARY 26, 2024

1 - Using AI securely: Global cyber agencies publish new guide Is your organization – like many others – aggressively adopting artificial intelligence to boost operational efficiency? If so, you might want to check out a new guide published this week about how businesses can use AI securely. So says the U.K.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Securing the software supply chain is admittedly somewhat of a dry topic, but knowing which components and code go into your everyday devices and appliances is a critical part of the software development process that billions of people rely on every day. Why are cybersecurity asset management startups so hot right now?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the group’s goals were unclear and differing – fluctuating between amusement, monetary gain, and notoriety – at various times, it again brought to the fore the persistent gaps in security at even the biggest and most informed companies. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. What methods are cybersecurity experts using to minimize the impact of these attacks? Let’s dig deeper.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Previously he was staff software engineer and lead for Google’s Open Source Security Team (GOSST). SolarWinds and Log4j have made software supply chain security issues a topic of intense interest and scrutiny for businesses and governments alike. The malware allowed the attackers to monitor and control the chat software remotely.

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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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CIO

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Critical infrastructure forms the fabric of our society, providing power for our homes and businesses, fuel for our vehicles, and medical services that preserve human health.

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OTS Solutions

JUNE 21, 2023

However, as more organizations rely on these applications, the need for enterprise application security and compliance measures is becoming increasingly important. Breaches in security or compliance can result in legal liabilities, reputation damage, and financial losses.

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Aqua Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Aqua Nautilus discovered new Go based malware that targets Redis servers. Our investigation revealed new undetected malware written in Golang designed to target Redis servers to allow the attacking server to dominate the compromised machine. Therefore, the malware received the name Redigo.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks While mobile technology has been around for decades, the current generation, 5G, is increasingly being recognized for the exciting new benefits it brings to enterprises, SMBs, and public sector organizations. Security needs to keep up.

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