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SaaS Alerts announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities via in person and digital marketing campaigns, has named SaaS Alerts as a 2024 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner. SaaS Alerts is a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorized activity in client SaaS applications. SaaS security threats “We&...

Darktrace, a global pioneer in cybersecurity AI, announces the launch of its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR). The service combines its best-in-class detection and response capabilities spanning across the enterprise, with the expertise of its global analyst team. This powerful combination augments internal security teams with AI-powered threat containment and expert alert management across Darktrace environments, allowing them to focus resources on more st...

Userful Corporation, a provider of the renowned software-defined data visualization platform, announced the appointment of Jeff Metcalf as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Userful’s executive team Mr. Metcalf brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience to his new role as CFO, as well as extensive technology leadership experience. Prior to joining Userful, Mr. Metcalf held key finance leadership roles as VP of Finance and divisional CFO, working for Cal...

IriusRisk, the industry-renowned platform for automated threat modeling, grew by more than 50% in 2023, in large part as a result of the company’s expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company reported a 51% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth from December 2022 to December 2023, driven by strategic moves into AI and impressive customer retention and expansion rates.  AI expansion The expansion into AI is part of the company's wider plans to power the development of ad...

Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024, announced Mindgard, a start-up specializing in cyber security for AI, as the winner of the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 contest. The annual competition saw Nipun Gupta, Head of Product and StefanTrawicki, Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Mindgard, presented with the award live at the event on the Innovation Stage on Wednesday 5th June in the Cyber Innovation Zone. The...

The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in industrial automation technology. Understanding IEC 62443 standards The IEC 62443 standards provide a comprehensive fra...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security pioneer, has introduced a new release of its revolutionary Prevasio Cloud Security platform. The new release delivers the first double-layered cloud security solution to address the paradigm shift in cloud network security, offering comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Robust defencive measures Network security is the backbone of any cloud estate. As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the complexity...

HackerOne, the pioneer in human-powered security, has announced the launch of its first partner program, PartnerOne. APNT also joined as a part of this new, growing partner network. Cybersecurity HackerOne launched the program to meet a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions that leverage the global ethical hacker community.  PartnerOne gives partners the ability to sell HackerOne solutions through their channels, reducing commercial barriers for customers wanting to adopt human-powe...

Key figures from the cyber security industry have issued a stark warning about the threat posed by AI-enabled ransomware attacks. Infosecurity Europe Over 50 security pioneers and senior executives gathered at a specialist security workshop, organized by Absolute Security at the European conference - Infosecurity Europe. The event saw security pioneers debate the risks posed by generative AI, growing volumes of ransomware and cyber attacks, and the risks posed to businesses. Cyber resilience...

DNAKE, a pioneering provider of smart intercom solutions, has announced a significant update version V1.5.1 to its cloud intercom offering. This update is designed to elevate the flexibility, scalability, and overall user experience of the company's intercom products, cloud platform, and Smart Pro APP. For installer Installer & property manager role integration On the cloud platform side, several enhancements have been made to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A new "Installer...

Whether it’s the optimal use of drones, the latest developments in cybersecurity, or innovative ideas for protecting financial institutions: Security Essen's supporting program offers valuable knowledge, concrete strategies, and actionable recommendations for current challenges. The leading security trade fair, featuring around 500 exhibitors, will take place at Messe Essen from September 17 to 20. Throughout the event, industry professionals can network with top security experts in lectu...

In the spirit of shared learning and growth, Gallagher Security is calling all security professionals and users to add their voices to an industry-wide survey designed to capture a snapshot of this transformative period. This collaborative research initiative seeks to gather global insights that will culminate in a comprehensive trends report designed to benefit every corner of the global security industry.  Security Industry Trends Report “This project is rooted in one of our core...

Less than half of businesses using 1st generation Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) do so because they believe it to be the most secure option available, new research from IDEE has revealed. The cybersecurity firm commissioned an independent survey of more than 500 IT and cybersecurity professionals within UK businesses. It found that 95% of UK businesses use 1st gen MFA solutions in some form, but just 40% of those said they used it because it was deemed to be the most secure cyber s...

Halftime in the run-up to the next INTERSCHUTZ (1 to 6 June 2026 in Hannover): the next edition of the world’s pioneering trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security opens its doors in two years. The focus topics have already been finalized. Alongside the impacts of climate change and a turning point in civil protection, the spotlight will also be on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in control centers, situation centers, and at the sc...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions shared the results of its 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report. Based on insights from IT and physical security pioneers across various sectors, the findings look at current trends, insights, and challenges within the industry as it transitions from on-premises setups to cloud-based ones. Key findings Key findings of the Verkada’s 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report include: A...

RiverSafe, an Application Security, DevOps, and cybersecurity professional services provider, has partnered with Checkmarx, the industry pioneer in cloud-native application security for the enterprise, to help organizations fortify their security landscape amid rising global threats. Open-source vulnerabilities A recent report unveiled concerning statistics. 84 percent of codebases contain open-source vulnerabilities, with 91 percent featuring outdated components, demanding heightened security...

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute released survey findings on the state of Zero Trust adoption and encryption in 2024. Entrust’s eighteenth annual study conducted by the Ponemon Institute reveals that the risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for Zero Trust strategy implementation.  Zero Trust security practice “With the rise of costly breaches and AI-generated deepfakes, synthetic identity fraud, ransomware gangs, and cyber warfare, the threat landscape is...

Logpoint is announcing that Mikkel Drucker has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer at Logpoint. The nomination of Drucker marks the next stage in Logpoint’s journey to becoming a European cybersecurity powerhouse, providing regional access to outcome-driven security operations and compliance technologies. Drucker is an international technology executive with a strong focus on commercial excellence and a proven track record of successfully scaling SaaS and scale-up companies an...

Over one-third (35 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) admit to ignoring the National Cyber Security Center’s (NCSC’s) cybersecurity guidance. This finding and others were revealed in a new survey and report from Absolute Security, a global pioneer in enterprise cyber resilience. Cyber Resilience Report 2024 This finding was despite 48 percent of respondents revealing that their organization was hit by a ransomware attack over the past year. The NCSC has issued...

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves with the looming threat of quantum computing, industry pioneers are joining forces to develop robust solutions. The Hyperform consortium unites several pioneering players in cybersecurity and post-quantum: IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a project coordinator and a pioneering provider of secure solutions, CryptoNext, a provider of post-quantum cryptography remediation solutions, Atempo, a provider of data protection solutions, Prim’X, a software publ...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy has signed a partnership agreement with Boost, the key operations and logistics partner across Croatia, servicing multiple international markets. Through this partnership, Boost will distribute Crossword’s full suite of cybersecurity products across Europe.  Boost will support Crossword, by providing clients with its ISO audit accreditation support services, enabling them to receive I...

Sentrycs – a global technology major in the cyber-based RF segment of counter-drone solutions – announced strategic deals that will see the implementation of its advanced counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) solutions across multiple military bases throughout Europe. The field-proven Israeli technology provider will enable its customers to mitigate the immediate threats from small and commercial drones performing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions over se...

BSRIA, the research and information membership body for the built environment, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Ashworth, who is tasked with furthering BSRIA's impressive growth ambitions. Lisa Ashworth Ashworth joins BSRIA with a wealth of experience in pioneering technology-based data and information businesses. With an illustrious career marked by her tenure at organizations such as the Financial Times, PR Newswire, Frost and Sullivan, and Reevoo/Feefo, Ashworth brings a su...

Speakers at the 10th ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference have called on organizations to prepare their cybersecurity infrastructures to address the challenges of a post-quantum world. Organized by ETSI and the Institute for Quantum Computing, this year’s conference was hosted from 14-16 May by the Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)&nb...

Microsoft Azure customers in the United Arab Emirates now gain access to the StreamSets data integration platform with the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure. StreamSets, a Software AG company, announced the availability of the StreamSets platform in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Data integration capabilities StreamSets customers in the UAE can now take advantage of stronger...

The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defenses. The one-day event brought together over 200 delegates, along with experts from Check Point, Microsoft, Omdia,...

Logpoint has been named a Niche Player in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) by Gartner, the independent industry analyst firm. Logpoint has been recognized in every Magic Quadrant for SIEM since 2018. Logpoint offers a Converged SIEM solution that comes with native Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR). The solution offers Threat Detection, Investigation & Response (TDIR) and compliance use cases, helping organizations increase...

Matrix successfully demonstrated its cutting-edge security products and solutions at InnoMetro 2024, held from May 21st to 22nd at the Hotel Taj Vivanta. As a pioneering Indian company, Matrix proudly presented its RDSO 6.0-compliant network cameras, specifically designed for Indian Railways, at Booth No. H1.17. During the event, Matrix highlighted its commitment to cybersecurity with network cameras certified by STQC, Delhi lab, adhering to OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 norms. These cameras ensure the s...

Market Logic Software, the pioneer in insights management solutions announced the launch of DeepSights™ API. DeepSights is the first AI assistant trained to provide accurate, relevant answers to business questions about markets and consumers. By using the new API to integrate DeepSights seamlessly with any business application, enterprises can infuse invaluable insights into their business processes and as a result, systematically drive better decision-making. Higher quality responses U...

Northern Data Group's GenAI cloud platform, Taiga Cloud, a pioneering European generative AI cloud service provider (CSP) and VAST Data, the AI data platform company, announced a strategic partnership. Together, Taiga Cloud and VAST will deliver dedicated, scalable generative AI cloud services to Europe, driven by 100 percent carbon-free energy. Gartner predicts that by 2030, AI could consume up to 3.5 percent of the world's electricity. To meet this growing demand, organizations are seeking&nb...