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

Issued by: TrapX

2/8/2016
TrapX Security Wins 2016 Golden Bridge Awards Best Deception-Based Security Product

SAN MATEO, Calif.—August 2, 2016 — TrapX™, a global leader in advanced cybersecurity defense, today announced the company has won the Gold award for Best Deception-Based Security Product for this year’s Golden Bridge Awards. The company’s DeceptionGrid™ provides automated, highly accurate insight into attackers’ lateral movements and malicious activity with real-time detection and defense against…

Issued by: Symantec

1/8/2016
Symantec Completes Acquisition of Blue Coat to Define the Future of Cyber Security

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – August 1, 2016 – Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Blue Coat, Inc., a leading provider of web security for enterprises and governments worldwide. The acquisition of Blue Coat complements Symantec’s innovative product portfolio and creates the industry’s largest pure play cyber security company….

Issued by: KnowBe4

27/7/2016
KnowBe4 Makes Security Awareness Training Available in 26 Languages

(Tampa Bay, FL) July 27, 2016 — KnowBe4 Inc., the most popular integrated platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing tests, released its Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training in twenty-six language versions. The interactive, on-demand computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how to identify red flags such as the current ransomware epidemic, the W-2…

Issued by: AVG

21/7/2016
AVG Reveals Which of the World’s Favorite Apps Cache in on Your Phone—or Don’t

Latest AVG Technologies App Performance and Trend Report ranks newcomers Snapchat, YouTube and Google Maps among the top 10 Android ‘resource hog’ list, while Netflix is listed as ‘most improved’. Today, AVG® Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the leading provider of software services to secure devices, data and people, revealed that Snapchat, YouTube and Google Maps are…

Issued by: Sophos

8/7/2016
How SG UTM fits with Synchronized Security

You may be wondering how SG UTM fits in with this new Synchronized Security era we’re entering. The answer is: very well! It’s already got some great Synchronized Security-like integration built-in, and it’s a great platform to start your Synchronized Security journey. SG UTM, Endpoint and SMC integration As you probably know, SG UTM has enjoyed…

Issued by: AVG

7/7/2016
Avast Announces Agreement to Acquire AVG for $1.3B

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and AMSTERDAM, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Avast Software, an industry-leading maker of the most trusted security software in the world, and AVG Technologies N.V., (NYSE: AVG), a developer of business, mobile and PC device security software applications, today announced that they have entered into a purchase agreement in which Avast will offer to…

Issued by: KnowBe4

21/6/2016
New 24-Month KnowBe4 Survey Shows Rising Concern Over Ransomware

(Tampa Bay, FL) June 21, 2016–A new survey by KnowBe4, the US’s most popular security awareness training & integrated phishing platform shows the growing volume of ransomware victims despite increased efforts to prevent it. This first long-term ransomware study was done in June 2016 on 1138 companies in a variety of industries and compares levels…

Issued by: Zscaler

8/6/2016
Zscaler Positioned as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways For Sixth Consecutive Year

San Jose, California, June 8, 2016 Zscaler, the leading cloud security provider, today announced it has been named Leader by Gartner, Inc. in the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways. The report evaluates vendors on their “ability to execute” and “completeness of vision.” This is the sixth consecutive year that Zscaler has been recognized as…