CISO

Software Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

The intricate labyrinth of open source dependencies across the global software supply chain has created an application security puzzle of mammoth proportions. Whether open source or closed, most of the world’s software today is built on third-party components and libraries. Consequently, one piece of vulnerable code in even the smallest of open source projects can…

Network Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Cerberus Sentinel (NASDAQ: CISO), an industry leader as a managed cybersecurity and compliance provider, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of RAN Security, a cybersecurity company with headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and offices in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Under the terms of the agreement,…

Application Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Like a member of any profession, a chief information security officer (CISO) grows into their role. They exhibit a maturity curve that can be roughly split into five attitudes: Protection: When a CISO first steps into their role, they look to perfect the basics and build a fortress for themselves in the form of firewalls,…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Australia has been the victim of damaging cyberattacks in the latter half of this year, with high-profile incidents impacting businesses across critical sectors such as telecoms, healthcare, and government. The impacts of some of these attacks have been rolling on for months, with new details and further information about data breached from the incidents suffered…

Application Security

Issued by: Security Week

I’ve written about both topics from many angles and now, as the industry becomes more focused on automation as a cornerstone of effective security, the secret to making meaningful progress in both areas is to leverage the symbiotic relationship between them. In other words, using automation to make your people more efficient, and using your…

Network Security

Issued by: Trend Micro Blog

As ransomware and BEC cyberattacks continue to increase, organizations are acquiring cyber insurance in record numbers to reduce cyber risk. According to Zurich, 83% of organizations have cyber insurance, the highest percentage in over a decade. However, there is some debate around the clarity of cyber insurance policy requirements and what security tools CISOs and…

Application Security, Network Security, Software Security

Issued by: Security Week

SecurityWeek has also conducted an analysis of the deals announced in the first half of the year. We have cataloged 234 cybersecurity M&A deals, with a surge observed in the first half of June. 11:11 Systems acquires Static1 Managed infrastructure solutions provider 11:11 Systems has acquired managed network and IT infrastructure development and services firm…