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IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modeling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modeling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose’s immediate priorities will be helping I...

The Connected Banking Summit, an annual event conceptualized and organized by The International Center For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), once again proved to be a cornerstone for the banking industry's evolution with its 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 took place on 6th of March, in Nairobi, Kenya. This gathering not only underscored the significance of digital transformation and financial inclusion but also celebrated the remarkable ach...

As the Middle East’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, GISEC Global continues to provide a solid platform and expand the opportunities for women in the field, fueling the growth of a diverse industry set to transform the world’s digital behaviors.  This International Women’s Day, GISEC Global 2024 is spotlighting some of the most influential women in cybersecurity who will take center stage at the Inspire conference, the most awaited annual program gathering...

TraiCon Events will be hosting Angola’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 22nd &23rd May 2024 in Luanda, Angola. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy and security, risk management, network security, threat detection & intelligence, and vulnerability management. Cyber...

Delinea, a provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM) announced the introduction of Privilege Control for Servers on the Delinea Platform, enforcing least privilege principles on critical systems consistently across identities to combat stolen credentials and restrict lateral movement. Delinea Platform The Delinea Platform combines enterprise vaulting, VPN-less privileged remote access, and privilege controls to enforce just-in-time and just enough privileg...

The UK’s carers should be cautious of using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers from Oxford University. Study findings A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people receiving care. That presents a potential risk to patient confidentiality, according to Dr. Caroline Green, an early career research fellow at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford, w...

Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London, announced that renowned technology ethics broadcaster and researcher, Stephanie Hare will give the keynote address for the eighth annual Women in Cybersecurity event. The event will be held on day two of Infosecurity Europe on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Hare, author of Technology is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics, brings a wealth of experience to th...

To deliver cybersecurity compliance services, ImmuniWeb is looking to collaborate with law firms around the globe including Switzerland, the UK, the EU, and the US. While a law firm will review a client’s cybersecurity compliance from a legal viewpoint and create an action plan to remediate the non-conformities and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements; ImmuniWeb will then help the client to implement the technical part under the law firm’s supervision thereby preser...

With the rising speculation of nation-state-sponsored attacks against Microsoft by Russia, SaaS Alerts are asking that all MSPs be hyper-vigilant at this time. Beginning on March 7th, SaaS Alerts witnessed an increase of over 50% (above late February average activity) on event types, which indicate password spray, bruteforce, and non-interactive sign-in attacks – and this trend has continued throughout the day (March 8th) and to present. SaaS Alerts’ engineering team SaaS Alerts&r...

RagaAI, the pioneering AI testing company, is significantly expanding its testing platform by launching “RagaAI LLM Hub," its open-source and enterprise-ready LLMs evaluation and guardrails platform. With over 100 meticulously designed metrics, it is the most comprehensive platform that allows developers and organizations to evaluate and compare LLMs effectively and establish essential guardrails for LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. These tests assess various as...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers exceptional protection by seamlessly integrating into customers’ existing infrastructure and providing real-time threat prevention. Unprecedented challenges “With the exponent...

Permiso, a Palo Alto-based identity threat detection and response startup, has announced the launch of CloudGrappler, an open-source tool designed to help security teams quickly detect threat actors in their Azure and AWS environments. The tool built off the foundation of Cado Security’s Cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities culled from the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of modern cloud threat actors like LUCR-3 (Scattered Spider).  Open-source tool...

The eighth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024), held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), concluded on March 6th, 2024 with a strong presence from international and local exhibitors and a large number of visitors. The eighth edition, which ran from 4 to 6 March and was held under the theme of &...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorized activity in customer SaaS applications, announced the findings of its latest SaaS Application Security Insights (SASI) Report that shows there is a massive opportunity for MSPs to help their small and mid-market business clients.   The 2024 SASI report analyzed SaaS application security records of more than 18,000 SMBs and nearly two mill...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorized activity in customer SaaS applications, announced it is partnering with FifthWall Solutions to offer its new Beltex cyber insurance solution to MSPs and their customers.  FifthWall Solutions, a Wexford, PA-based cyber insurance provider, created Beltex, a customized, turnkey insurance product for the MSP channel, to be bundled with SaaS Alerts...

Advantech, a global pioneer in industrial IoT, is hosting an investor conference on March 6 presided over by Chairman KC Liu alongside three co-presidents – Mr. Eric Chen, Ms. Linda Tsai, and Mr. Miller Chang. Although Advantech’s 2023 revenue dropped 6%, its profitability was still effectively maintained, with net profit for the year at a historic high. 2023 gross margin The 2023 gross margin hit 40.5%, the operating profit amounted to NT$12.128 billion (operating margin of 1...

Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider announced the acquisition of StackPath’s web application and API protection (WAAP) solution. One of the most highly regarded security products for protecting applications, the new acquisition will provide Gcore customers with an enhanced, enterprise-grade security solution, incorporating web application firewall (WAF), API security, bot protection, and Layer-7 DDoS mitigation at the edge. Edge security services T...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) has announced it has evolved its award-winning ArrowSphere platform into a full-service digital experience for its customers in North America. Based on customer feedback, the expanded ArrowSphere platform provides channel partners and vendors access to Arrow’s services through a single interface. Containing new applications specifically requested by channel partners to help them better serve customers, the platform...

Invicti Security has named GuidePoint Security - the North America region Partner of the Year in its 2023 Channel Partner Awards. Award winners for the Channel Partner Awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing global partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service and provides exceptional value for customers. Accelerated growth  The prestigious award recognized GuidePoint Security’s impressive 151% year-over-year...

Security Executive Council (SEC) strategic alliance partner - The Foushée Group is inviting organizations to participate in the 23rd annual Security and Compliance Compensation Survey. Compliance compensation The Security and Compliance Compensation Survey is the only compensation research report for security positions. It provides detailed compensation information for more than 78 executive, management, professional, and technical security positions, drawn from more than 100 companies...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed Waldemar Gollan to lead the DACH region as its Country Manager, effective immediately. Waldemar has a wealth of knowledge and expertise across electronic security, information technology, such as cloud, and the DACH region, with more than three decades of experience in accelerating business growth for global and market-pioneering manufacturers. He has vast experience in the successful completion of complex projects, with strong...

Matrix, a pioneer in security and telecom solutions, proudly introduces the Matrix All Color Cameras, marking a significant leap forward in video surveillance technology. Engineered to provide vivid colored images in low-light conditions, these IP cameras redefine the standard for sharper, clearer visuals, especially during nighttime operations. In the landscape of remote site monitoring, video surveillance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of both human and material asse...

Checkmarx, the pioneer in cloud-native application security, has released the annual Future of AppSec Report, which gives an in-depth look at the current state of application security, future investments, and organizations’ most critical security concerns. The study reveals that 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house. Application security In recent years the responsibility for application security ha...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations announced two pioneering cybersecurity features, Threat Center and Exabeam Copilot, to its market-pioneering AI-driven Exabeam Security Operations Platform. Threat Center A first-to-market combination, Threat Center is a unified workbench for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) that simplifies and centralizes security analyst workflows, while Exabeam Copilot uses generative AI to help analysts...

The inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific & TechX Summit (MAP-TXS) will take place from 3 to 5 April 2024 at Sands Convention Centre, Singapore. Jointly organized by Singapore’s HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), GIE Milipol, and Comexposium Singapore, the biennial event comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, and the Ministry of the Interior of France. Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K Sh...

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, was recognized for a commitment to innovation by being named Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer at the 2024 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), hosted in London, UK, on February 22nd, 2024. Driven to revolutionize the way organizations around the world protect and manage their people and assets, Gallagher Security designs and manufactures industry-renowned access control, perimeter, and intruder alarm security solutions on-...

The Cyber Express is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated World CyberCon META 3rd Edition, scheduled for May 23, 2024, in Dubai. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve globally, this one-day event promises to bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. Under the theme "Securing Middle East’s Digital Future: Challenges and Solutions," World CyberCon META Edition 2024 is set to be an unparalleled...

Radware®, a pioneering provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announced that it expanded its relationship with NOS, one of the largest communications and entertainment groups in Portugal. The telecom pioneer is increasing its Radware security defenses to further safeguard traffic across its growing global cloud infrastructure and advance its reseller capabilities. Pioneering 5G provider in Portugal, NOS has 5.9 million mobile phone customers, 1.6 million television c...

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions that seamlessly extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fastpath, a pioneer in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and identity access rights. This strategic move follows Delinea's recent acquisition of Authomize and marks a significant expansion in Delinea's capabilities to enhance privileged access, controls, and governance, reducing organizational cybersecurity risk and ensuring complianc...

Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced the expansion of its Internet On Demand service to ten new countries - the US, Canada, Australia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia with increased bandwidth available at up to 10Gbps. New virtual router - vRouter Colt has expanded the service, available in a total of 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America to meet rising demand from businesses needing flexibility and automatio...