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Versa raises $120M for its software-defined networking and security stack

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Networking and cybersecurity firm Versa today announced that it raised $120 million in a mix of equity and debt led by BlackRock, with participation from Silicon Valley Bank. A December 2021 survey by CSO found that 44% of security leaders at large companies expected their budgets to increase in the upcoming 12 months.

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Is your print environment secure? Here’s why it should be your 2024 priority

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For its 2023 Security Priorities report, Foundry surveyed 790 IT security workers to understand their projects and priorities. Its conclusions were less than optimal. The adversaries, at least for now, have the upper hand on many global organisations,” the report concluded. encapsulates the low priority often assigned to printer security.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Says Midnight Blizzard Swiped U.S. Gov’t Emails During Microsoft Hack, Tells Fed Agencies To Take Immediate Action

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Plus, a new survey shows cybersecurity pros are guardedly optimistic about AI. That’s according to a new global survey of almost 2,500 IT and security professionals conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Segment your network into smaller zones to limit the possibility of lateral movement. Users from the U.S.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

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At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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Halcyon lands large investment to defend against ransomware

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Seventy-eight percent of companies responding to a recent survey said that they plan to increase their investments in cybersecurity in the next 12 months. Typically during a ransomware attack, attackers encrypt various endpoints on a network — for example, laptops — and demand ransom in exchange for decryption.

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Silicon Valley Bank implodes, Apple launches a new music service, and ChatGPT goes enterprise

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Malware hiding in the woodwork: The U.S. government on Thursday announced that it seized a website used to sell malware designed to spy on computers and cell phones, Lorenzo writes. TechCrunch+ TC+ subscribers get access to in-depth commentary, analysis and surveys — which you know if you’re already a subscriber.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guide Details How To Use AI Securely, as CERT Honcho Tells CISOs To Sharpen AI Security Skills Pronto

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And a global survey shows cyber pros weighing pros and cons of AI. Cyber agencies from multiple countries published a joint guide on using artificial intelligence safely. Plus, CERT’s director says AI is the top skill for CISOs to have in 2024. Plus, the UK’s NCSC forecasts how AI will supercharge cyberattacks. And much more!