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

 CounterTack Expands Global Footprint with Maroc Cyber Security Partnership

Waltham, MA – March 8th, 2018 – CounterTack, the leading provider of Predictive Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology for the enterprise and Maroc Cyber Security, the first pure Managed Security Service Provide (MSSP) based in Morocco and North Africa, today announced a partnership to broaden Maroc Cyber Security’s Managed Endpoint Detection and Response Service with…

 Cisco Disrupts Optical Transport with Innovative Modular Platforms

San Jose, CA, March 8, 2018 — The constant need for more bandwidth is driving innovation in networking platforms, providing more value through increased flexibility, scale and automation. Network operators are rapidly adopting automation features using the Cisco® Network Convergence System (NCS) 1000 Series, with more than 4 petabits per second (Pbps) of capacity already deployed globally across mission-critical applications. Automated capabilities for model-based provisioning…

 International Women’s Day: Kaspersky Lab aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity

Woburn, MA – March 8, 2018 – In recent years, more and more women have climbed the corporate ladder to occupy important positions in the business world, serving as role models for young girls. However, a recent report from Kaspersky Lab examined why cybersecurity is still a field that remains largely untapped by women, with females accounting for only 11…

Amsterdam, 7 March 2018 – New research from Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, found that the proliferation of cloud applications and use of a disparate range of devices within businesses has led to nearly two-thirds (64%) of IT leaders admitting that their security teams are considering implementing consumer-grade access to cloud services for employees….

 Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report Reveals Security Leaders Rely on and Invest in Automation, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to Defend Against Threats

SAN JOSE, Calif. – February 21, 2018 —Malware sophistication is increasing as adversaries begin to weaponize cloud services and evade detection through encryption, used as a tool to conceal command-and-control activity. To reduce adversaries’ time to operate, security professionals said they will increasingly leverage and spend more on tools that use AI and machine learning,…

 Breakups Put Online Privacy at Risk, Finds Kaspersky Lab Research

Woburn, MA – February 21, 2018 – According to a new report from Kaspersky Lab, 70 percent of people in relationships share passwords, PINs or fingerprints to access their significant other’s personal devices. While exchanging digital details may seem romantic for some couples, this practice can result in security and privacy risks for both partners if a breakup is…

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phil Quade, chief information security officer, Fortinet “The volume, sophistication, and variety of cyber threats continue to accelerate with the digital transformation of our global economy. Cybercriminals have become emboldened in their attack methods as they undergo a similar transformation, and their tools are now in the hands of many….

 Cisco Offers Cloud-Based Endpoint Security Solutions for Managed Security Service Providers

SAN JOSE, Calif. – February 16, 2018 — Cisco today is helping address the challenges of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) and their customers by offering MSSPs comprehensive security, visibility, and control of customer endpoints without added hardware or complexity. The Cisco endpoint security portfolio includes three industry-leading solutions—Cisco AMP for Endpoints, Cisco Umbrella, and…

 Kaspersky Lab helps 12 female adventurers to reach the North Pole

Woburn, MA – February 15, 2018 – Kaspersky Lab has renewed its partnership with renowned polar explorer Felicity Aston MBE, who, in April this year, will lead a team of 11 women, consisting of predominantly novice explorers, on a ten-day expedition to the North Pole. Having sponsored two of Aston’s previous polar adventures – the Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic…

 SANS Institute Brings Cybersecurity Training Academy to Greater Chicago: Seeks to Create New Talent in Local InfoSec Pipeline

February 14, 2018, Chicago, Illinois – As the cybersecurity market continues to grow and it becomes an issue of paramount importance, employers are intently seeking to hire professionals with aptitude and skills to fill key positions. SANS Institute has thus launched the SANS Cyber Workforce Academy – Chicago, a 100% scholarship-based, immersive training program designed…