A regularly updated directory of press releases related to cyber security.

 Juniper Networks is Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Networking

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniper Networks(NYSE:JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the 2018 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Networking. A complimentary copy of the full report is available here. “We believe that being recognized by…

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John Maddison, SVP of products and solutions at Fortinet “The enterprise branch is undergoing intense digital transformation and we’re seeing application consumption models rapidly move to the cloud. As our customers move toward direct internet access, they understand the growing need for next-generation firewall capabilities and high SSL inspection performance….

 Concerns about mobile application permissions on the rise, finds Kaspersky Lab

Woburn, MA – July 12, 2018 – According to research from Kaspersky Lab, consumers are growing concerned about their privacy when using mobile applications, fearing that apps can track their location, watch their activities or share their data. However, the research also found that despite these worries, many consumers are not taking simple precautions to prevent smartphone apps from…

 CounterTack Acquires GoSecure, Managed Detection and Response Leader

Waltham, MA – June 6, 2018 – CounterTack, the leading provider of Predictive Endpoint Security for the enterprises, today announced the acquisition of GoSecure, Inc., a cybersecurity Managed Detection and Response Provider. CounterTack has established itself as the only true behavior-based predictive endpoint solution with in-memory analysis, multi-tenancy, and scalability that can manage hundreds of thousands…

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced that VMware is positioned as a Leader in “The Forrester Wave™: Hybrid Cloud Management, Q2 2018.” According to Forrester’s report, VMware achieved the highest possible score in the cloud monitoring, product vision, market approach and…

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704 ), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the Trend Micro Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. In addition, multiple new AI-powered capabilities are being embedded across the entire portfolio of Trend Micro’s products to allow security operations centers (SOC) to triage their most critical threat alerts. Together these…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world’s leading cyber security company, today announced it is collaborating with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Africa Teen Geeks organization to host a three-day hackathon from July 9-11, 2018 at Symantec’s Mountain View campus. UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs, international crime and…

SAN CARLOS, CA  —  Mon, 18 Jun 2018 Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has identified a phishing campaign linked to the start of the FIFA World Cup where cyber-criminals attempt to lure would-be victims into downloading a schedule of fixtures and a result tracker. When opened, the attachment…

 SANS Announces the Agenda for New York City Cyber Security Training Event

Bethesda, MD., June 4, 2018 – SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, today announced the agenda for SANS New York City Summer 2018(#SANSNYC) taking place August 13-18. Hands-on immersion style courses will cover a variety of topics including cyber defense, ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics and security management. Forensic experts Heather Mahalik and…