Network Security

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

One of the bills focusing on critical infrastructure is the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, which aims to authorize the DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to assist owners and operators of critical infrastructure with mitigation strategies against serious vulnerabilities. The bill covers vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems, as well as security holes in…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

Recent activity that Facebook associated with the group focused on military personnel, defense organizations, and aerospace entities primarily in the United States and, to a lesser extent, the U.K. and Europe, showing an escalation of the group’s cyberespionage activities. Active since at least 2018, Tortoiseshell was previously observed targeting information technology organizations in the Middle…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

Designed to assess the effectiveness of Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB), Critical Infrastructure (CI), and State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) stakeholders in identifying and resolving network vulnerabilities, the RVAs revealed that phishing links were the most successful technique for initial access. CISA conducted a total of 37 RVAs, leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework to…

Cloud Security, Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

A total of 14 cybersecurity-related acquisitions were announced between July 1 and July 8, 2021. Barracuda Networks acquires SKOUT Cybersecurity Application, cloud, email, data and network security solutions provider Barracuda Networks is acquiring SKOUT Cybersecurity, a company that provides cyber-as-a-service software for MSPs, as well as XDR solutions. The deal enables Barracuda to expand its…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

The funding, which brings the total raised by the firm to $21 million, came from OurCrowd, HIVE2040 (by Avnon Group), Atlantica Group, and AWZ Ventures. The money will be used by the company to expand and improve its solutions. NanoLock Security has also announced expanding its executive team and the acquisition of two new patents….

Network Security

Issued by: Security Week

The funding round was led by Princeville Capital and RPS Ventures, with additional participation from existing investors, including Sequoia Capital. Based in San Jose, California, Versa Networks platform is available via both the cloud and on-premises, helping enterprises keep branches, teleworkers, and users securely connected to cloud applications and data centers. A software-only offering, Versa…