Swiss Post has signed an agreement to acquire Open Systems, a cybersecurity leader specializing in secure access service edge. The deal, expected to close by late 2024, will expand Swiss Post's offerings for secure digital communications for public and private organizations across Switzerland.
Security leaders are grappling with the limitations of traditional SIEM systems in handling massive data volumes and emerging attack vectors. The need for a forward-thinking approach has never been more urgent, as organizations seek to transform how they manage, detect, and respond to threats in real...
Darktrace has promoted COO Jill Popelka to CEO, replacing long-time leader Poppy Gustafsson. As the cybersecurity AI vendor prepares to finalize its sale to Thoma Bravo, Popelka will steer Darktrace into its next phase of growth. Gustafsson will join the board as a non-executive director.
Unifying fragmented network security technology under a single platform allows for consistent policy application across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments, said Palo Alto Networks' Anand Oswal. Having a consistent policy framework simplifies management and improves security outcomes.
Cisco announced its intent to acquire Robust Intelligence to fortify the security of AI applications. With this acquisition, Cisco aims to address AI-related risks, incorporating advanced protection to guard against threats such as jailbreaking, data poisoning and unintentional model outcomes.
The booming cyber insurance market is a reaction to the explosion of cyberattacks and data breaches in the last few years. In 2021, attacks increased 50%, much more than businesses or insurers expected or budgeted for.
Given that most cyber incidents involve compromised credentials, it’s no wonder insurance...
At the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit, Thomas Lintemuth, vice president analyst at Gartner, discussed how network security tooling has evolved, blending technologies such as firewall, SSE, NDR and SASE. He covered VPNs, microsegmentation and the deployment of policy enforcement points.
As CISO at Arista Networks, Rahul Kashyap oversees cybersecurity operations and incubates business initiatives. If you look back to 10 years ago, it was a different monolithic enterprise network, Kashyap said, emphasizing the complexity of contemporary networks.
Organizations need to bring together IT and network teams to enhance visibility into ever-expanding networks, update security policies and ensure their networks remain free of disruption, and automation can play a major role in making these tasks quick and efficient, said Tufin CEO Raymond Brancato.
Zscaler is going all in in its investment in AI to bolster its customers' ability to stay ahead of threat actors, including the company's recent purchase of Avalor and by hiring a chief AI officer, said Jay Chaudhry, the company's founder, chairman and CEO.
Corelight has secured $150 million on a $900 million valuation to support future growth and secure full independence. The Series E funds will be used to enhance the network detection and response vendor's product innovation, including expanded detection capabilities and improved security workflows.
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo agreed to buy Darktrace for $5.32 billion just 19 months after deal talks between the two sides fell apart. The take-private deal would accelerate Darktrace's organic growth and allow it to pursue acquisitions and leverage Thoma Bravo's operational best practices.
Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, hold promise for cybersecurity enhancement. Kevin Schmidt, director analyst at Gartner, explores AI's potential for bug detection, threat monitoring and easing SOC burdens, along with organizational challenges.
The National Security Agency last month issued guidance on advancing zero trust programs through the network and environment pillar, with a key focus on microsegmentation. While the concept of microsegmentation is nothing new, why is the NSA behind it? And when will others follow?
Zscaler purchased an agentless segmentation startup founded by longtime Juniper Networks executives to dynamically control access to critical infrastructure based on identity and context. Acquiring Airgap Networks will prevent sophisticated threats from moving laterally within IoT or OT devices.
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