Endpoint detection and response (EDR) security tools monitor end-user hardware devices across a network for a range of suspicious activities and behavior, reacting automatically to block perceived threats and saving forensics data for further investigation. Endpoint here generally means any end-user device, from a laptop to a smartphone to IoT gadgets. An EDR platform combines…
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Salt Security Embraces MCP to Improve Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
Salt Security this week at the 2025 RSA Conference made available an early preview of an ability to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that are emerging as a de facto standard for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) models and agents. The post Salt Security Embraces MCP to Improve Cybersecurity in the Age of AI appeared…
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The CISO cloud security conundrum: Buy vs. build vs. both
Cloud security isn’t just about finding risks — it’s about fixing them, and fast. Every organization using the cloud faces the same problem: too much data, too many alerts, and not enough resources to deal with them all. Security teams are drowning in information, struggling to separate real threats from noise, and unable to assess…
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Meta Launches LlamaFirewall Framework to Stop AI Jailbreaks, Injections, and Insecure Code
Meta on Tuesday announced LlamaFirewall, an open-source framework designed to secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems against emerging cyber risks such as prompt injection, jailbreaks, and insecure code, among others. The framework, the company said, incorporates three guardrails, including PromptGuard 2, Agent Alignment Checks, and CodeShield. PromptGuard 2 is designed to detect direct
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Cyber experts, Democrats urge Trump administration not to break up cyber coordination in State reorg
Cyber experts are urging Congress to ensure that a planned reorganization of the State Department continues to integrate cyber diplomacy at the highest levels of decision-making, while providing the resources, staffing and structure necessary to project American digital security policy abroad with both allies and adversaries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s reorganization plan would split…
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🚀 Agentic Runtime Protection Rules Makes Us the First Truly Self-Writing Security System | Impart Security
Agentic Runtime Rules: The First Self-Writing Security System for Runtime The End of Manual Security Management Is Here Say goodbye to regex repositories and ticket fatigue—Impart delivers instant detections and autonomous investigations for security teams. For years, security teams have been trapped in reactive mode. Every investigation, detection rule update, or WAF configuration change required…
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Why B2B Leaders Must Rethink Cybersecurity Strategies With AI at the Core
There must be a fundamental shift in strategy for B2B leaders, one that places artificial intelligence (AI) threat detection at the core of cyberdefense. The post Why B2B Leaders Must Rethink Cybersecurity Strategies With AI at the Core appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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AppOmni Adds MCP Server to Platform for Protecting SaaS Applications
AppOmni at the 2025 RSA Conference today added a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to its platform for protecting software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Originally developed by Anthropic, MCP is emerging as a de facto standard for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) agents and models. Melissa Ruzzi, director of AI for AppOmni, said it’s now only a matter..…
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‘Slopsquatting’ and Other New GenAI Cybersecurity Threats
As generative artificial intelligence develops, new terms and emerging threats are grabbing headlines regarding cyber threats to enterprises. The post ‘Slopsquatting’ and Other New GenAI Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Here are Latin America’s biggest startups based on valuation
Not so long ago, the idea of public tech companies emerging from Latin America seemed far-fetched, and Mercado Libre once appeared as rare and mythical as a true unicorn. Today, however, the region is home to several startups that have reached billion-dollar valuations. Some of these startups, propelled into the spotlight by cross-border expansion, are…
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Arms Cyber Launches Preemptive Anti-Ransomware Capabilities
Arms Cyber recently announced a new capability of its solution for companies with endpoints running on Linux or Windows that combines preemptive deception, movement, and hiding capabilities to help them detect, block, and remediate from encryption and business interruption activities. “The size and scope of ransomware attacks are increasing every day,” said Arms Cyber Chief…
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Vanta Announces New AI Security Assessment
Vanta, a trust management platform, has recently unveiled a new AI Security Assessment offering to provide organizations with a means of demonstrating AI security and evaluating AI risk across their ecosystems. Assessments target the growing need to address AI security proactively Customers who use, develop, or build with AI can utilize this assessment tool to…
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Navigating Regulatory Shifts & AI Risks
By proactively embracing emerging trends around encryption, AI security, and platform consolidation, organizations can turn compliance burdens into competitive advantage.
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10 key questions security leaders must ask at RSA 2025
The 2025 RSA Conference is right around the corner, certain to be buzzing with marketing propaganda, intriguing innovations, and bold claims as always. But this year’s gathering at Moscone Center in San Francisco will also provide an opportunity to glean insights into real-world concerns CISOs have about their strategies in an ever-evolving security and threat…
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IRONSCALES New Deepfake Protection Solution Targets AI Threat
AI-powered email security leader IRONSCALES recently announced a deepfake protection solution for enterprise email security, as AI-powered phishing attacks continue to rise. New solution follows recent research showing pervasive phishing risk The motivation behind this new solution from IRONSCALES stems from a recent study the organization released, which found that traditional Secure Email Gateways (SEGs)…
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Not All Multipath Is Created Equal
We live in a world obsessed with speed and reliability. Whether it’s streaming our favorite shows, conducting mission-critical business operations, or simply browsing the web, we demand seamless connectivity. This has led to the rise of many SD-WAN and router providers touting multipath solutions – the promise of using multiple network paths simultaneously to boost…
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Coralogix CEO on Observability in the AI Era
Observability into disparate data and across an organization’s tech stack is not a new focus for many businesses. However, as the demand for AI continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important. Channel Insider spoke with Ariel Assaraf, the CEO and co-founder of observability platform vendor Coralogix, for his insights on the growing market. How…
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IBM X-Force: Stealthy attacks on the rise, toolkits targeting AI emerge
Cybercriminals are adopting increasingly stealthy tactics for breaking into networks, while attacks targeting specific AI technologies are an emerging threat. Those are just a couple of the core findings in IBM X-Force’s newly released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, which draws from incident response engagements, dark web and other threat intelligence sources to uncover attack trends…
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AI in incident response: from smoke alarms to predictive intelligence
For years, cybersecurity incident response was a bit like listening for smoke alarms in a mansion–if you heard a beep, you knew something was on fire. Signature-based detection did the job, but only after the damage started smouldering. Enter AI, which doesn’t just wait for smoke–it sniffs out strange cooking, checks the blueprints, and figures…
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Two ways AI hype is worsening the cybersecurity skills crisis
AI was supposed to make security teams more efficient, but instead, it’s making their jobs harder. Security professionals are being pulled in two directions: they’re being expected to govern their organisation’s AI use while also figuring out how to integrate the technology into their own workflows, often without proper training. The result? Overstretched teams, mounting…
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Ransomware gang ‘CrazyHunter’ Targets Critical Taiwanese Orgs
Trend Micro researchers detailed an emerging ransomware campaign by a new group known as “CrazyHunter” that is targeting critical sectors in Taiwan.
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India’s Uber-rival BluSmart appears to suspend service in wake of EV loan probe
BluSmart, India’s all-electric cab-hailing startup that was once seen as an emerging rival to Uber, appears to have suspended service in some cities just as the country’s market regulator launched a probe into Gensol Engineering, the publicly listed company that shares two of its co-founders. The cab service, which had been operating in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru,…
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CISOs rethink hiring to emphasize skills over degrees and experience
For decades security chiefs have trained their sights on job applicants with university degrees. But ongoing skills shortages and experiences with highly talented security pros who do not hold college degrees are spurring some CISOs to rethink their hiring strategies, favoring a skills-based approach to filling cybersecurity roles. It’s a big shift in how professionals…
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Introducing Wyo Support – ADAMnetworks LTP
ADAMnetworks is excited to announce Wyo Support to the family of Licensed Technology Partners. “After working with the various systems and technologies, there are few that compare with the protection that ADAMnetworks provides. It reduces the attack surface from the broad side of a barn down to the size of a keyhole. No other technology…
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India’s BluSmart swept up in Gensol investigation alleging misuse of EV loans
India’s market regulator launched a probe Tuesday into Gensol Engineering after finding alleged misuse of electric vehicle loans. BluSmart, a ride-hailing startup connected to Gensol that was once seen as an emerging Uber rival in the South Asian market, has also been swept up into the investigation. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)…
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OT-Security: Warum der Blick auf Open Source lohnt
Auch im OT-Security-Bereich stellen Open-Source-Lösungen eine kostengünstige Alternative zu kommerziellen Tools dar. MY STOCKERS – Shutterstock.com OT-Security als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor Die zunehmende Digitalisierung und Vernetzung in der industriellen Produktion haben OT-Security (Operational Technology-Sicherheit) zu einem Kernthema in Unternehmen gemacht. Produktionsdaten, SCADA-Systeme (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) und vernetzte Maschinen sind in vielen Branchen essenziell –…
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Jim Zemlin on taking a ‘portfolio approach’ to Linux Foundation projects
The Linux Foundation has become something of a misnomer through the years. It has extended far beyond its roots as the steward of the Linux kernel, emerging as a sprawling umbrella outfit for a thousand open source projects spanning cloud infrastructure, security, digital wallets, enterprise search, fintech, maps, and more. Last month, the OpenInfra Foundation…
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Drafted uses AI and video resumes to help early-career professionals land jobs
As the job market continues to get more competitive, it’s taking months for new grads to land employment, with many settling for roles that don’t align with their goals. To address this problem, Drafted, a new startup emerging from stealth, has built a jobs platform for students and early-career professionals, a subset of people who…
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NIST Defers Pre-2018 CVEs to Tackle Growing Vulnerability Backlog
NIST marks CVEs pre-2018 as “Deferred” in the NVD as agency focus shifts to managing emerging threats
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Turkey’s Sipay raises $78M to expand its Stripe-like services into emerging markets
Billing itself as “Stripe for emerging markets,” Turkish Fintech Sipay has raised a $78 million Series B funding round, claiming a valuation of $875 million in the process. This round is significant, as Sipay plans to expand into markets outside of Turkey, offering additional services like remittances that Stripe currently does not offer in those…
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Turkey’s Sipay raises $78M to expand its Stripe-like services into emerging markets
Billing itself as “Stripe for emerging markets,” Turkish Fintech Sipay has raised a $78 million Series B funding round, claiming a valuation of $875 million in the process. This round is significant, as Sipay plans to expand into markets outside of Turkey, offering additional services like remittances that Stripe currently does not offer in those…
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Is Your Secrets Management Foolproof?
Are You Maximizing Your Secrets Management Strategy? Where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping business, cybersecurity is emerging as a crucial cornerstone of a successful organization. Are you leveraging robust secrets management to safeguard your organization, or are you leaving gaps that leave your sensitive data vulnerable? A Deep Dive Into Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets…
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How CISOs can use identity to advance zero trust
AI is the best thing that’s ever happened to cybercriminals. It allows them to weaponize trust and launch identity-based attacks with staggering scale and sophistication. I’m talking about mutating polymorphic malware, prolonged ransomware sneak attacks that lead to double-extortion and deepfakes that defraud victims every few minutes. CISOs must adapt to this reality by implementing zero…
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Infostealer malware poses potent threat despite recent takedowns
Despite the takedown of Redline — the most prolific stealer of 2024 — and Meta Stealer in October 2024, the overall market and use of infostealers continue to rise, according to threat intel firm Flashpoint. Information-stealing malware was responsible for stealing 2.1 billion, or 75%, of 2024’s 3.2 billion stolen credentials, Flashpoint reports. Prolific infostealer…
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Online Scams in the Age of AI
The question is no longer whether AI-driven scams will target your business, but how prepared you are to counter them. The post Online Scams in the Age of AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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AI Agents Are a Moment of Truth for Tech
All emerging technology needs to deliver on its promise, sooner or later. For AI agents, that time is now.
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Malicious npm packages found to create a backdoor in legitimate code
Attackers who target developers through malicious packages hosted on the npm repository are using a new persistence technique that involves backdooring legitimate packages already installed in victims’ local environments. This tactic complicates incident response and infection clean-up efforts because it allows attackers to maintain access to the compromised development environments even after the malicious npm…
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Cloud veterans launch ConfigHub to fix ‘configuration hell’
A trio of cloud industry leaders have launched a new company with the mission of modernizing software configuration data management. Emerging from stealth today with $4 million in funding, ConfigHub is the handiwork of CEO Alexis Richardson, founder of cloud-native container management platform Weaveworks; CTO Brian Grant, former Google software engineer and original lead architect…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Incident Response, Threat and Vulnerability Management
Rising attack exposure, threat sophistication spur interest in detection engineering
Detection engineering, which was once a niche practice among mostly large companies, appears to have evolved into a capability that organizations across industries now consider essential to their security operations. What is detection engineering? Detection engineering is about creating and implementing systems to identify potential security threats within an organization’s specific technology environment without drowning in…
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CYREBRO Recognized in Gartner Emerging Tech Report for Detection and Response Startups
Ramat Gan, Israel, 25th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post CYREBRO Recognized in Gartner Emerging Tech Report for Detection and Response Startups appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Step into the spotlight: Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Calling all tech innovators, startup fanatics, marketing gurus, and emerging VCs — this is your moment! You’ve waited long enough, and now the time has come to step into the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco. Share your expertise with over 10,000 eager attendees and make an impact by…
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ClearGrid, armed with a fresh $10M, is developing AI to improve debt collection in MENA
Debt collection in emerging markets often feels outdated, and can be costly — damaging borrower trust. As consumer lending surges and regulators push for fairer practices, legacy collection outfits are struggling to maintain pace. ClearGrid aims to help modernize debt collection — and recovery — with AI. The Dubai-based startup, which is emerging from stealth…
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How DHS is working to continually improve the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program
Department of Homeland Security officials in charge of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) have pushed the program to evolve from a compliance-focused initiative to a real-time threat detection and response platform. First launched in 2013, the program is now tracking approximately 6.5 million devices, which includes operational technology…
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5 Top Incident Response Tools & How To Choose The Right One
Incident response (IR) tools are essential for quickly detecting and mitigating cyberattacks. They are even more important for MSPs and MSSPs, who are responsible for keeping their own and clients’ data safe. Explore the five best incident response tools for securing your environments and minimizing downtime. We’ll also discuss key factors to consider, such as…
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Musk Is Firing Federal Workers Who Prevent Bloated Tech Contracts
Earlier this month, all of the employees at 18F, a unit of government technologists under the General Services Administration, awoke to a surprise. The entire department — which helps build, buy, and share technological products across government agencies — discovered they’d been placed on administrative leave. 18F, named after its headquarters at 18th and F…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
New research reveals security’s biggest AI challenges – and two potential solutions
A new survey of security leaders has revealed a stark contrast between AI expectations and realities – while enthusiasm for AI’s potential runs high, teams are grappling with significant challenges in implementation demonstrating ROI, and realizing tangible business impact. Sponsored by Tines and AWS, IDC’s Voice of Security 2025 white paper features survey data from…
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Google acquires Wiz for $32 billion
Google announced Tuesday it will acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion. The move pairs Google — among the world’s largest cloud service providers — with one of the most promising cloud security startups. The purchase comes less than a year after Wiz rejected a previous $23 billion bid from Google, with executives saying…
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Not all cuts are equal: Security budget choices disproportionately impact risk
Inadequate security budgets to support technology upgrades, security training, and business initiatives have a disproportionate impact in making businesses more susceptible to attacks, according to new research. A survey of 600 CISOs in Europe, the US, Australia, and Japan commissioned by Splunk found a language and priority gap between boards and security leaders. CISOs are…
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Invisible C2 — thanks to AI-powered techniques
Invisible C2 — thanks to AI-powered techniques Just about every cyberattack needs a Command and Control (C2) channel — a way for attackers to send instructions to compromised systems and receive stolen data. This gives us all a chance to see attacks that are putting us at risk. LLMs can help attackers avoid signature based detection Traditionally, C2 traffic might…
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Future-Proofing Business Continuity: BCDR Trends and Challenges for 2025
As IT environments grow more complex, IT professionals are facing unprecedented pressure to secure business-critical data. With hybrid work the new standard and cloud adoption on the rise, data is increasingly distributed across different environments, providers and locations, expanding the attack surface for emerging cyberthreats. While the need for a strong data protection strategy has…
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INE Security Alert: Using AI-Driven Cybersecurity Training to Counter Emerging Threats
Cary, North Carolina, 13th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post INE Security Alert: Using AI-Driven Cybersecurity Training to Counter Emerging Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Amid personnel turmoil at cyber agencies, a government shutdown could increase potential harm
A potential government shutdown looms by the end of this week if Congress doesn’t pass legislation to keep funding the federal government, a development that could worsen problems cyber personnel and agencies are experiencing under the second Trump administration, experts say. Many cyber feds would likely be exempt from furloughs during a government shutdown, common…
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Former JWT APAC CEO Launches AI SaaS Platform to Help SMBs and Emerging Brands Create Advertising and Branded Content
COMPANY NEWS: Soffiah also gaining traction among agencies and organisations managing multiple brands, such as PharmaCare Australia
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity — here’s how to build one
Incident detection and response are fundamental responsibilities for all cybersecurity defenders. In most mid-sized and large organizations — and even some smaller ones, depending on their risk profile — these critical activities are managed within a security operations center (SOC), a central hub for detecting and responding to threats in real time. “A SOC is…
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Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds
Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals a shift toward software-driven solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025 COMPANY NEWS: As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The…
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ConnectWise Research: Security, Profit Insights for MSPs
ConnectWise has released multiple reports over the last several months, including its annual MSP security threat report and new insights on the financial health of channel partners. We spoke with ConnectWise CISO Patrick Beggs and EVP of Service Leadership and IT Nation Peter Kujawa to dig deeper into what their research means for MSPs. 2025…
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Infineon teams up with India’s CDIL to explore business in light EVs, energy storage solutions
Infineon Technologies has partnered with CDIL Semiconductors to tap into emerging business cases including light EVs and battery storage solutions in India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Grain emerges from stealth with $50M to help any business hedge against FX volatility
Foreign exchange fluctuations can make or break a business that trades across borders, but keeping up and responding to the FX market can be tricky if you’re anything smaller than the world’s largest enterprises. Today, a startup called Grain is emerging from stealth with a product that it says will let finance teams at companies…
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Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey
Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 – 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. How can we tackle this complexity? By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk. That’s the goal of the latest Cloud Security…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
Is your enterprise ‘cyber resilient’? Probably not. Here’s how other boards fixed that
In the escalating battle against cyberthreats, most businesses pour more security resources into prevention and detection: Keep attackers at bay, and if (er, when) a breach occurs, respond to it faster. While that focus has merit, another strategy is gaining traction. With attacks becoming all but inevitable, more boards and business leaders want more focus…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Politics, Technology
“Opportunism and Fear”: Crypto Industry Sets Its Sights on Governors’ Mansions
Mayor Steve Fulop of Jersey City, New Jersey, was running for governor when he announced that he would invest part of his city’s pension fund in bitcoin. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., was toying with a challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul when he co-sponsored a resolution calling blockchain technology “the future of innovation.” Between…
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Flashpoint Releases Security Guide on OSINT Strategies
Flashpoint, a leader in threat data and intelligence, released a report this week meant to help security teams stay ahead of emerging threats such as doxxing, swatting, misinformation, and geopolitical targeting. The Complete Guide to OSINT for Executive Protection is a resource for security professionals, executive protection teams, and corporate risk leaders. It was established…
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CISA’s AI cybersecurity playbook calls for greater collaboration, but trust is key to successful execution
As autonomous agents increasingly enter organizations, nation-state actors are turning to these AI-powered technologies to undermine our national security and critical infrastructures. As a result, today’s security teams need to be able to fight AI with AI, and understand the technology’s implications from both a defensive and offensive perspective. Similarly, our national defenses have to…
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What CISOs need from the board: Mutual respect on expectations
There has been an extremely strong focus of late on organizational boards’ concerns about cyber threats. This focus has come alongside amplified regulatory attention, much of which pushes for stronger board engagement on cybersecurity. As a result, board directors are increasingly asking questions of their CISOs. In November 2023, the New York Department of Financial…
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Integration with Gloo Gateway | Impart Security
Securing Web apps, APIs, & LLMs Just Got Easier: Impart’s Native Integration with Gloo Gateway APIs are the backbone of modern applications, but they’re also one of the biggest attack surfaces. As API threats evolve and Large Language Model (LLM) security becomes a pressing concern, organizations need fast, efficient, and easy-to-deploy solutions to protect their…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Google Cloud Shields Data With Quantum-Resistant Digital Signatures
Google Cloud’s Key Management Service now features quantum-safe digital signatures to strengthen data integrity and prepare for emerging quantum computing challenges
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Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
When executives at a startup asked security leader George Gerchow to advise them on selecting a CISO, Gerchow recommended finding a security chief who had the skills to scale a security program, handle an incident, and engage with customers. The company instead hired a highly technical CISO, one who worked like the hands-on architect Gerchow…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
Securing the backbone of enterprise generative AI
The rise of generative AI (genAI) over the past two years has driven a whirlwind of innovation and a massive surge in demand from enterprises worldwide to utilize this transformative technology. However, with this drive for rapid innovation comes increased risks, as the pressure to build quickly often leads to cutting corners around security. Additionally,…
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SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that it was changing its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit to the “Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.” The regulator said its new unit will “focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.” The newly rebranded unit will be…
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In India, Apple’s iPhone 16e faces stiff competition from older models
Apple has brought the iPhone 16e to offer a more affordable option within the iPhone 16 lineup, targeting emerging markets including India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Are your noise-canceling headphones messing with your head?
We all know headphones can be bad for your hearing if you listen to sounds too loudly in such close proximity to your ears. But a BBC report suggests that a new health scare could be emerging around the noise-canceling feature that’s hugely popular in modern earphones. The article considers whether the technology could essentially…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Incident Response, Ransomware
Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average
Ransomware gangs are operating much more quickly than before, leaving less time for organizations to detect them. According to analysis of ransomware incidents over the past year, the average time-to-ransom (TTR) is around 17 hours; for some groups, it is as little as 4 to 6 hours. This pace is in stark contrast to how…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
It cost neighboring San Bernardino County $1.1 million to resolve a ransomware attack on its sheriff’s department earlier this year. Jeff Aguilar, the chief information security officer for neighboring Los Angeles County, hopes to prevent a similar fate in any of the 38 county departments he’s charged with safeguarding. Aguilar, who has held high-level security…
business, channel, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
Data Governance the Key to Increasing Efficiency: EncompaaS CPO
Generative AI adoption has disrupted virtually every market, but it has also renewed interest in strong data governance protocols that comply with various regulatory and efficiency standards. Tech vendor EncompaaS was founded to simplify the often complex processes involved in keeping organizations compliant with data regulations worldwide. Chief Product Officer Jaimie Tillbrook spoke with Channel…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Microsoft: Russian-Linked Hackers Using ‘Device Code Phishing’ to Hijack Accounts
Microsoft is calling attention to an emerging threat cluster it calls Storm-2372 that has been attributed to a new set of cyber attacks aimed at a variety of sectors since August 2024. The attacks have targeted government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), information technology (IT) services and technology, defense, telecommunications, health, higher education, and energy/oil and gas
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DLP solutions vs today’s cyberthreats: The urgent need for modern solutions
Today’s hybrid network environments are more complex than ever. With workforces and offices now widely distributed, data is actively used across thousands of endpoints, managed and unmanaged, on and off the network. In this new complex environment, insider threats, whether intentional data exfiltration or accidental leaks, add significant challenges for organizations. The rapid adoption of…
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How Public & Private Sectors Can Better Align Cyber Defense
With investment in cybersecurity capabilities and proactive measures to address emerging challenges, we can work together to navigate the complexities of combating cybercrime.
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Beyond the paycheck: What cybersecurity professionals really want
The cybersecurity industry is facing an unprecedented challenge: retaining skilled professionals in the midst of an ever-expanding threat landscape and a significant skills shortage. Organizations are finding themselves in fierce competition to attract and hold onto cybersecurity talent, and failing to do so can have dire consequences. According to recent research by Forrester, neglecting staff…
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Tabby doubles valuation to $3.3B in $160M funding as it looks beyond BNPL and plans IPO
Consumer demand for credit options varies across regions, and for fintechs, understanding these differences is key to survival. In developed markets, where credit cards are common, consumers often view buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings positively because of their flexible installment options. But in emerging markets like the Middle East, where credit card penetration is…
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How to communicate clearly (and legally) during a cybersecurity crisis
What do a CISO handling a data breach and a 10-year-old who just accidentally broke his neighbor’s window have in common? Each has a difficult choice about what to communicate next – and how. As more and more enterprise leaders are learning, a failure to communicate honestly and own your mistakes could come back to…
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CSO Award and Hall of Fame Nominations Open Now
Has your organization pioneered groundbreaking security initiatives that delivered real business value? If so, now is the time to showcase your achievements and gain industry-wide recognition. As organizations navigate an era defined by evolving threats—including AI-driven attacks, heightened risks, and shifting dynamics of digital trust—the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has never been more…
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Projecting the next decade of software supply chain security
With the rapid pace of innovation accelerating under a new administration, discussions over whether software security will be sidelined in favor of speed are heating up. However, security leaders have long been saying that security protocols shouldn’t slow down development plans — and they don’t when done correctly. This perception must be adopted more widely…
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Why cyber hygiene remains critical in the era of AI-driven threats
Cyber-attacks are an assumed inevitable for businesses today. As companies increasingly handle large amounts of valuable data, safeguarding operations has never been more important. Now, half (50%) of IT decision-makers report information security as their most time-consuming task[1]. While AI offers a promising solution, security leaders must get the basics right first. Only by practicing…
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CISOs: Stop trying to do the lawyer’s job
There’s a joke that’s been floating around boardrooms for years: “What’s the difference between lawyers and engineers? Lawyers don’t think they’re engineers.” This light-hearted jab highlights a fundamental difference between the two professions. Engineers, and by extension CISOs, focus on building and fixing things, learning a wide array of skills, sometimes sticking their hands into…
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DOJ disbands foreign influence task force, limits scope of FARA prosecutions
One of the first acts taken by Pam Bondi after being sworn in as attorney general was to disband an FBI task force that countered the influence of adversarial foreign governments on American politics. In a memo issued Wednesday, Bondi wrote that the Department of Justice would be shifting resources in its National Security Division,…
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Bench burned through $135 million before shutting down
A clearer picture of Bench’s downfall is emerging thanks to new bankruptcy filings, which show the accounting startup burned $135 million before collapsing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization
Cybersecurity risk management company Tenable announced plans to acquire Vulcan Cyber for approximately $147 million in cash and $3 million in restricted stock units. The post Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World
Decentralized identity (DCI) is emerging as a solution to the significant challenges in verifying identities, managing credentials and ensuring data privacy. The post Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
When it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but. CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch…
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39% of IT leaders fear major incident due to excessive workloads
Enterprise security operations teams find themselves stretched thin and contending with an escalating cyber threat landscape today. Many are understaffed and underfunded, leaving CISOs on edge about the consequences for the enterprise — and their careers. A recent survey from Adaptavist about fallout from last summer’s CrowdStrike outage found that two out of five (39%)…
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short. “CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by…
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Video: How DeepSeek And Emerging AI Models Could Impact The IT Channel
It’s been a wile week in the world of AI! DeepSeek went from breaking the mold with its new AI models that the Chinese startup reported were cheaper, faster, and less resource intensive to make by using fewer, sub standard GPU chips. Now, OpenAI accuses the emerging AI leader of copying its models. What does…
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Using AI To Help Keep Your Financial Data Safe
AI poses great opportunities for people and companies to implement robust systems to minimize the success and long-term effects of attacks. The post Using AI To Help Keep Your Financial Data Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CISOs are moving closer to the board — but budget hurdles remain
In recent years, CISOs have often felt that their board of directors did not take them seriously. This key issue for cybersecurity, however, is turning around, with 82% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEOs, versus 47% in 2023, according to a survey by Splunk. Splunk’s report, which surveyed 500 CISOs, CSOs, and similar security…
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The cybersecurity skills gap reality: We need to face the challenge of emerging tech
The cybersecurity skills shortage remains a controversial topic. Research from ISC2 states that the current global workforce of cybersecurity professionals stands at 5.5 million, but the workforce currently needs 10.2 million — a gap of 4.8 million people. Skeptics (and there are lots of them) say hogwash! They claim that these numbers are purely self-serving…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: PDF Mishing Attack
As part of our ongoing mission to identify emerging threats to mobile security, our zLabs team has been actively tracking a phishing campaign impersonating the United States Postal Service (USPS) which is exclusively targeting mobile devices. The post Hidden in Plain Sight: PDF Mishing Attack appeared first on Zimperium. The post Hidden in Plain Sight:…
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Do We Really Need The OWASP NHI Top 10?
The Open Web Application Security Project has recently introduced a new Top 10 project – the Non-Human Identity (NHI) Top 10. For years, OWASP has provided security professionals and developers with essential guidance and actionable frameworks through its Top 10 projects, including the widely used API and Web Application security lists. Non-human identity security represents…
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10 top XDR tools and how to evaluate them
Little in the modern IT world lends itself to manual or siloed management, and this is doubly true in the security realm. The scale of modern enterprise computing and modern application stack architecture requires security tools that can bring visibility into the security posture of modern IT components and integrate tightly to bring real-time threat…
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Is Your Automation Exposing Critical Data?
Is Automation Compromising Your Data Security? In modern business environments, how secure is your automation process? Alarmingly, many companies are unknowingly exposing critical data due to inadequate Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management practices. This emerging field is crucial to maintaining data integrity and has become a high-priority concern for many CISOs, IT professionals, and…
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25 on 2025: APAC security thought leaders share their predictions and aspirations
As threat actors and security teams harness the growing potential of artificial intelligence (AI), who will prevail? From generative AI (GenAI) to agentic AI, we look through the lens of 25 of Asia-Pacific’s thought leaders in security – and dive into their predictions and goals for the year. src=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Athikom.jpg?quality=50&strip=all” alt=”athikom” loading=”lazy” width=”400px”>Athikom Kanchanavibhu – Chief…