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

 Symantec Selects VMware AirWatch to Build Enhanced Endpoint Security Integrations

ATLANTA – October 5, 2016 – Today at Connect 2016, Symantec a global leader in cyber security, and VMware (NYSE: VMW) a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, announced the development of a strategic partnership to bring together endpoint management and threat security where Symantec joins the VMware Mobile Security Alliance. Effective cyber…

 Herjavec Group Introduces Advanced Identity and Access Management Practice Following Acquisition of Aikya Security Solutions

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 5, 2016 – Robert Herjavec, leading investor on the Emmy Award-winning hit show, Shark Tank, and Founder & CEO of global cybersecurity firm, Herjavec Group, proudly announces the acquisition of Identity and Access Management (IAM) consultancy, Aikya Security Solutions.  Founded in 2014 by IAM expert and former Aveksa executive, Ketan…

 Juniper Networks Extends Software-Defined Secure Networks With Advanced Automated Enforcement and Threat Prevention

October 04, 2016 SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – October 04, 2016) – (NXTWORK 2016) Today, Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, announced security portfolio enhancements that extend threat prevention deeper into the network – down to the switch level. These new and upgraded solutions, launched at Juniper’s NXTWORK 2016…

 Expanded Carbon Black and IBM Partnership Delivers New Technology to Identify and Patch Most Critical Endpoint Vulnerabilities in Seconds

WALTHAM, MA – October 4, 2016 — Carbon Black, the leader in next-generation endpoint security, today announced an expansion of its partnership with IBM Security [NYSE: IBM].  The companies have collaborated to deliver a unique technology, which empowers customers to patch, within seconds, the most pervasive and critical vulnerabilities affecting an enterprise’s security. IBM will…

 KnowBe4 Announces New Active Directory Integration

(Tampa Bay, FL)  October 4, 2016 – KnowBe4, provider of the most popular platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks, today announced a new integration with Active Directory (AD). Organizations must continue to make security a high priority while managing workload of their IT staff, and KnowBe4’s new Active Directory Integration (ADI) helps…

 Avast Closes Acquisition of AVG Technologies

Prague, Czech Republic / Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 30, 2016 – Avast Software, the leader in digital security products for consumers and businesses, today announced it has acquired a majority stake in AVG Technologies after completing the initial offering period of its tender offer for all of the outstanding ordinary shares of AVG Technologies N.V….

 Cybereason Receives a ‘Strong’ Rating in All EDR Use Cases in Gartner’s Comparison of Endpoint Detection and Response Technologies and Solutions Report

Cybereason today announced that its military-grade, real-time detection and response platform, was given a ‘Strong’ rating by Gartner in a recent comparative review of endpoint detection and response vendors (Gartner GTP access is required to view the report). Cybereason’s threat hunting platform achieved the highest possible rating of ‘Strong’ in all five use cases, including:…

 New Single-Touch Two-Factor Authentication Makes Added Security Easier than Ever

SAN DIEGO—September 29, 2016 — Businesses are constantly balancing the need for good security with ease-of-use. ESET® has made both of these things possible with the latest version of its two-factor authentication (2FA) solutions for businesses – ESET Secure Authentication (ESA). The new version of ESA comes with easy, single-touch push authentication with smart watches…

 Proofpoint Named A Leader In Digital Risk Monitoring and Granted Groundbreaking Patent for Social Media Protection

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proofpoint, Inc., (NASDAQ:PFPT), a leading next-generation cybersecurity company, today announced it has been named a leader in digital risk monitoring in the The Forrester Wave™: Digital Risk Monitoring, Q3 2016 report and was also granted a new patent for its social media protection technology. In the Forrester…