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

 ESET boosts defenses as global ransomware wave mounts

ESET is strengthening its defenses against ransomware and adds Ransomware Shield, another layer of protection, to its already existent protection technologies (Cloud Malware Protection System, Network Attack Protection and DNA Detections). The feature is now available for ESET home user security products for OS Windows. The functionality of Ransomware Shield comprises monitoring and evaluation of…

 Raiffeisen Selects VASCO for Secure Online Banking Login and Transaction Signing

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL and ST. GALLEN, Switzerland — December 12, 2016 — VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VDSI), a global leader in digital solutions including identity, security and business productivity, announced today that Raiffeisen Switzerland has implemented VASCO’s CRONTO® technology to secure its e-banking customer transactions. CRONTO technology is often referred to as PhotoTAN…

 Tenable Network Security Recognised for Excellence in Vulnerability Management at the 2016 NetworkWorld Asia Readers’ Choice Awards

Tenable Network Security®, Inc., a global leader transforming security technology for the business needs of tomorrow, announced today that it has been recognised at the 2016 NetworkWorld Asia Readers’ Choice Product Excellence Awards for its leading cybersecurity technology in the category of Continuous Network Monitoring and Vulnerability Management. “As organisations in Asia Pacific continue to…

 Tenable Network Security Enables Australian Financial Organisations to Meet APRA Guidelines With New Compliance Monitoring Solution

Tenable Network Security®, Inc., a global leader transforming security technology for the business needs of tomorrow, announced today a new solution delivering advanced analytics and dashboards that enables financial services organisations to automate compliance reporting for Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) security guidelines. “The reputation and business continuity of Australian financial institutions has been hit…

 Machine-learning powers Bitdefender’s intellectual property program

Bitdefender, the innovative security software solutions provider, invests 25% of its yearly research and development budget in visionary security dreams. As a result, from a total of 72 patents, Bitdefender has had 42 patents issued for core technologies in past three years alone.  Another 35 are currently are under examination, with a 10th of all…

 SANS and Carbon Black Announce the Speaker Line-Up for the Second Annual Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit

Bethesda, MD December 12, 2016 SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, and Carbon Black®, the leader in next-generation endpoint security, today announced the speaker line-up for the 2017 Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit. Taking place April 18 & 19 in New Orleans, followed by training courses April 20-25, the summit offers…

 Head Italia Partners with root9B to Provide Cybersecurity Solutions

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec.12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — root9B, a root9B Holdings (OTCQB: RTNBD) company and leading provider of advanced cybersecurity products, services, and training announced today its partnership with Head Italia, specialized in the integration, sale, and technical support of advanced military systems. This partnership will provide Italian government and defense customers with cybersecurity solutions to…

 SANS and Carbon Black Announce the Speaker Line-Up for the Second Annual Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit

Bethesda, MD December 12, 2016 SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, and Carbon Black®, the leader in next-generation endpoint security, today announced the speaker line-up for the 2017 Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit. Taking place April 18 & 19 in New Orleans, followed by training courses April 20-25, the summit offers…

 Gemalto to acquire 3M’s Identity Management Business

Amsterdam, December 9, 2016 at 02:30am – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 – GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire 3M’s Identity Management Business for US$850 million. 3M’s Identity Management Business is comprised of 3M Cogent Inc., which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in…

 BankMobile to Protect Mobile Banking Customers with DIGIPASS for Apps Mobile Application Security Suite

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL — December 8, 2016 — VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VDSI), a global leader in digital solutions including identity, security and business productivity, today announced that BankMobile, a division of Customers Bank, and America’s fastest growing mobile-first bank, will implement DIGIPASS® for Apps mobile application security solution with Runtime Application Self-Protection…