Crunchbase News

JUNE 21, 2024

Biotech/healthcare and cybersecurity dominated the run of big rounds this week, with a few AI startups also seeing good-sized checks. Huntress , $150M, cybersecurity: Maryland-based Huntress became the newest cybersecurity unicorn after it raised a $150 million Series D at a $1.5 billion-plus valuation.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Columbus, Ohio-based Finite State, a startup that provides supply chain security for connected devices and critical infrastructure, has raised $30 million in Series B funding. . The funding lands amid increased focus on the less-secure elements in an organizations’ supply chain, such as Internet of Things devices and embedded systems.

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Tenable

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Cybersecurity teams must beware of RansomHub, a surging RaaS gang. These known vulnerabilities have been exploited: CVE-2023-3519 , CVE-2023-27997 , CVE-2023-46604 , CVE-2023-22515 , CVE-2023-46747 , CVE-2023-48788 , CVE-2017-0144 , CVE-2020-1472 and CVE-2020-0787. Segment networks and monitor them for unusual and suspicious activity.

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Crunchbase News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Kiteworks , $456M, cybersecurity: Investors seem to be digging cybersecurity yet again. A week after Abnormal Security closed a $250 million Series D that valued the startup at $5.1 Founded in 2017, the company has raised nearly $142 million, per Crunchbase. The round was led by Elevage Medical Technologies.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Cybersecurity firm Dragos has raised $110 million in its Series C, almost triple the amount that it raised two years ago in its last round. Many companies were already trying to adapt with the digital age, but Lee said many companies realized they had underinvested in ICS security. A team photo of Dragos employees.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Perhaps you saw the initial round of press the firm did in 2017 — roughly two years after its founding. But the kind of technology Keyo has been working on is the sort of thing it’s important to get exactly right, given the security, privacy and financial implications of its biometrics. Maybe you’ve heard of Keyo. Image Credits: Keyo.

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AWS Machine Learning - AI

APRIL 16, 2024

Because their data and model weights are incredibly valuable, customers require them to stay protected, secure, and private, whether that’s from their own administrator’s accounts, their customers, vulnerabilities in software running in their own environments, or even their cloud service provider from having access.

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 20, 2024

For over 40 years, the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) has demonstrated a long track record of providing forward-looking private sector advice to the President of the United States on the most critical issues at the nexus of technology and national security.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2023

Ideally, when it comes to building secure applications, it’s best to check the code as it moves through the development process, so that vulnerabilities can be found before it gets into production. Semgrep shows developers security errors in the code. Today, the company announced it has raised a $53 million Series C.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

MARCH 15, 2022

The future of cybersecurity is being shaped by the need for companies to secure their networks, data, devices, and identities. This includes adopting security frameworks like zero trust, which will help companies secure internal information systems and data in the cloud. Zero Trust Security.

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Palo Alto Networks

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Palo Alto Networks welcomes the European Commission’s release on 16 December of a set of proposals related to cybersecurity, including a new cybersecurity strategy and a proposal for revision of the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems ( NIS 2 ). The rollout of 5G has picked up speed.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Twenty five years after the launch of CVE, the Tenable Security Response Team has handpicked 25 vulnerabilities that stand out for their significance. The Tenable Security Response Team has chosen to highlight the following 25 significant vulnerabilities, followed by links to product coverage for Tenable customers to utilize.

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Palo Alto Networks

JULY 17, 2020

This year’s induction to the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame marks the beginning of a new era for this network-defender community project. We’re proud to recognize the inductees for the 2019-20 season: five must-read cybersecurity books. The amazing thing is that Palo Alto Networks decided to sponsor it.

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Cloudera

JANUARY 9, 2018

This was an amazing year for our inaugural “Cybersecurity On Call” season. It was truly an honor hosting amazing guests as we explored the world of cybersecurity. From industry thought leaders, to New York Times best sellers, to hackers, I learned a ton about the future of cybersecurity and I hope you did as well.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2021

According to the survey, the city is strong in sectors such as fintech, agritech, hospitality tech, emerging tech, cybersecurity, SaaS and medtech. We’re strong in cybersecurity and (to an arguably lesser extent) fintech. Cybersecurity, fintech, digital — strong medtech — needs building. Cybersecurity, SaaS, sportstech.

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Crunchbase News

MARCH 15, 2024

Of course there were more big AI-related rounds (the haves) but also a couple of big raises from some sectors that had been eschewed by investors not that long ago — autonomous vehicles and industrial security (the have-nots). Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition has raised more than $600 million, per Crunchbase.

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Palo Alto Networks

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Cyber Canon Book Review: “Defensive Security Handbook – Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure” (2017), by Lee Brotherston and Amanda Berlin. Bottom Line: I recommend this book for the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame. Book Reviewed by: Helen Patton, The Ohio State University CISO.

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Tenable

JANUARY 19, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said this week. To mitigate this risk, the agencies recommendations include: Using drones built with secure-by-design principles, such as those manufactured in the U.S.

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Tenable

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Life is getting harder for cybersecurity pros, but there are ways to improve working conditions. Meanwhile, there’s a new, free attack-emulation tool for OT security teams. 2 - OT security teams get new adversary-emulation tool Are you tasked with securing your organization’s operational technology (OT) systems?

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CIO

MAY 27, 2024

If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. Framing cybersecurity training as an essential investment rather than an optional expense is critical.”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As companies try to navigate an ever-changing security landscape, it can be challenging to protect everything. Security startup TrueFort has built a zero trust solution focusing on protecting enterprise applications. Today, the company announced a $30 million Series B.

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The Parallax

APRIL 4, 2018

Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that ransomware attacks cost organizations $5 billion in 2017 —damages experts say are almost completely avoidable. The Atlanta hackers, who infected city computers and networks with a variant of the SamSam ransomware , have demanded $51,000 worth of bitcoin in exchange for unlocking the files.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cyber security is a more pressing issue than ever, with hackers and cyber terrorists advancing all the time. That’s why 2017 calls for experts with the most-needed set of skills, to ensure businesses can continue driving towards success without being taken down by a breach. Cloud Security Development. Detecting Cyber Intrusions.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2022

PullRequest , a five year old startup that came out of Y Combinator in 2017 , helps software developers by providing an external code review team. This not only helps find bugs in code that might have been missed, it also helps identify security vulnerabilities before the software hits production. The deal closed last week.

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The Parallax

MAY 9, 2018

How to secure your home Wi-Fi. New ‘secure’ devices aren’t cheap. A PriceWaterhouseCoopers study from January 2017 found that 26 percent of U.S. Another preemptive technique he recommends is investing in a modern Wi-Fi router that supports guest networks. Shut the front door: The state of the ‘smart’ lock.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Sergio Almaguer, Guillermo Treviño and Roberto Flores founded Yaydoo — the name combines “yay” and “do” to show the happiness of doing something — in 2017. In the last 12 months, over 70,000 companies have transacted on the Yaydoo network, and total payment volume grew to hundreds of millions of dollars. Image Credits: Yaydoo.

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Lacework

MAY 5, 2022

At this time, establishing server securing meant focusing on physical measures and preventing unauthorized individuals from accessing the hardware. These eras of cloud computing brought about a massive increase in security breaches and the intensification of criminalization of hackers. What Is Cloud Security?

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Tenable

JULY 7, 2023

1 – McKinsey: Generative AI will empower developers, but mind the risks Generative AI tools like ChatGPT will supercharge software developers’ productivity, but organizations must be aware of and mitigate the AI technology’s security and compliance risks. Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending July 7.

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Palo Alto Networks

JUNE 25, 2021

How Investing in Security Now Can Save Big Bucks Later. This is the first of a two-part blog series, breaking down the cost of dealing with a cybersecurity incident versus the cost of investing to prevent an incident. Learn the value of cybersecurity and how to invest your money wisely. Cybersecurity incidents are expensive.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Around 70% of foundational AI models have been developed in the US since 2017 and just three American ‘hyperscalers’ account for over 65% of the global as well as European cloud market. He also sees opportunities in areas such as security and encryption where sovereignty is preferred. Like cloud computing where the gap will only widen.

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Cloudera

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One of the most substantial big data workloads over the past fifteen years has been in the domain of telecom network analytics. Suddenly, it was possible to build a data model of the network and create both a historical and predictive view of its behaviour. The Explosion in Telco Big Data: 2012-2017. Where does it stand today?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today, Microsoft confirmed the acquisition but not the purchase price, saying that it plans to use Fungible’s tech and team to deliver “multiple DPU solutions, network innovation and hardware systems advancements.” ” The Fungible team will join Microsoft’s data center infrastructure engineering teams, Bablani said.

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Ivanti

OCTOBER 11, 2024

External attack surface management (EASM) is critical in bolstering organizational security and mitigating risks. In doing this, they arm cybersecurity teams with the intelligence they need to shut security gaps, pre-emptively protecting against potential threats.

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CIO

JULY 9, 2024

However, the base version of LinkedIn may not be enough depending on what you hope to accomplish on the world’s most popular business networking platform. The next tier, Premium Business, includes 15 InMail messages, advanced search filters, unlimited searches in your extended network and additional company data. a month, or $239.88

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CIO

JUNE 24, 2024

Initially, cloud was accessed over the public internet, often with little thought to proximity and security. Many enterprises are understanding that in practice, proximity, and security matter immensely and businesses can lose their competitive edge if they don’t optimize each. We’re also committed to sustainable growth.

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Ivanti

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), October has been recognized as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. As a result, this seems like a good time to revisit some critical aspects of cybersecurity about which Federal, State, and local agencies need to remain particularly vigilant.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In December 2021, a vulnerability in a widely used logging library that had gone unfixed since 2013 caused a full-blown security meltdown. . It was described by security experts as a “design failure of catastrophic proportions,” and demonstrated the potentially far-reaching consequences of shipping bad code.

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