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Three insights you might have missed from Black Hat USA

Victoria Gayton — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:48:38 +0000

The growing threat of cybersecurity attacks along the increasingly complex AI landscape reflects one reason Black Hat USA 2024 is one of the biggest cybersecurity conferences of the year. With 17.8 million phishing emails in the last six months — 62% of which bypassed existing domain barriers — it’s easy to see why robust, versatile […]

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At Black Hat, cybersecurity faces an AI conundrum amid a glut of defensive weapons

Robert Hof — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:33:45 +0000

Ahead of the annual Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, we warned that defensive tool sprawl is only likely to get worse. Onsite, the talk was about, of course, the impact of AI. So far, so good, but defenders are bracing for more sophisticated artificial intelligence-driven attacks. Meantime, lots of cybersecurity providers are doing well, if earnings and new fundings are […]

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Darktrace AI: The vanguard of cyber defense based on continuous learning and advanced threat detection

Brian Njuguna — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:26:59 +0000

Even though artificial intelligence has incredible potential to augment the current cyber workforce and expand situational awareness, comprehensive integrations are needed for enhanced visibility, as evidenced by Darktrace AI, that continuously learns daily business operations. As the speed, efficacy, sophistication and scale of cyber attacks continues to grow, Darktrace AI easily spots abnormality by boosting […]

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Large-scale data management amid product sprawl: ICE’s Ryan Hebert weighs in

Victor Dabrinze — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:51:42 +0000

Cybersecurity tool sprawl has become a pressing concern as companies grapple with expanding data resources. Wrangling several disparate tools and platforms created exploitable cracks for cyber attackers to exploit. Dealing with tool sprawl, while aligning business and technical objectives, is a crucial responsibility for today’s business information security officers. “About four years ago, we knew […]

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AI transforms network security amid remote work challenges

Devony Hof — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:11:33 +0000

The world of network security is being greatly impacted by artificial intelligence, the rise of the data lake and the ramifications of a pandemic that forced companies to adopt a remote work model. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. recently acquired Juniper Networks to meet this tough transition in cybersecurity, with an emphasis on deploying AI. “It’s a […]

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Defense leads in race to secure AI, but threats to models and data could soon change that

Mark Albertson — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:54:33 +0000

The good news in the cybersecurity world is that wider deployment of artificial intelligence has not yet opened a massive security hole in the world’s computer systems. The bad news: Flaws and vulnerabilities are beginning to appear that could foreshadow major problems ahead. That was the prevailing sentiment expressed by numerous research analysts and industry […]

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AI’s role in defending against global threats: insights from Microsoft

Devony Hof — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:53:01 +0000

Justice never sleeps, and the same goes for cybersecurity teams facing more threats than ever before. Because threat actors are working around the clock, cybersecurity teams have to do the same, which is why Sherrod DeGrippo (pictured), director of threat intelligence strategy at Microsoft Corp., describes the vocation as a “calling.” “Across public sector, whether […]

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Zscaler on the role of leadership in cybersecurity innovation

Chad Wilson — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:12:41 +0000

Cybersecurity leadership is crucial in navigating a battlefield marked by relentless innovation and constant adaptation. As threats evolve and grow more sophisticated, the industry must remain agile, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as zero-trust architectures and artificial intelligence. This dynamic environment demands a unique blend of creativity, strategic leadership and a willingness to rethink traditional defense […]

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Cybersecurity diversity: Harnessing AI and inclusive talent for proactive defense

Brian Njuguna — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:23:28 +0000

Since bad actors are relentless in profiting from online exploits, leveraging cybersecurity diversity is crucial for defense against their attacks. As such, the cybersecurity industry must broaden its lens to include individuals from various backgrounds, not just traditional software developers. By doing so, the industry can tap into a wider talent pool, bringing in those […]

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Balancing the complexities of modern cybersecurity: theCUBE insights from Black Hat USA

Chad Wilson — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:27:13 +0000

The surge in cybersecurity vendor sprawl has become a major issue in the tech world. As artificial intelligence and data integration advance, the sheer number of security vendors complicates an already challenging landscape. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, a strategic and disciplined approach to security management is essential. “One of the things that’s really […]

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Transforming cybersecurity: The crucial role of AI and data management

Chad Wilson — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:42:24 +0000

The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a transformative phase driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and the escalating need for stronger data security. As organizations navigate the complexities of integrating AI into operations, the focus is on ensuring that these powerful tools are secure from the ground up. The industry’s practitioners are emphasizing the […]

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Black Hat bonanza: 1Password, ArmorCode, Legit Security and NetRise unveil new security solutions

Duncan Riley — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:24 +0000

It was another busy day today at the annual Black Hat USA 2024 conference in Las Vegas, as cybersecurity companies 1Password LLC, ArmorCode Inc., Legit Security Ltd. and NetRise Inc. al made product announcements aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of their respective customers. Leading the list was 1Password, which announced new capabilities that will […]

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Cyber upside: Fortinet and Rapid7 impress investors with earnings beats

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:40:06 +0000

Shares in cybersecurity companies Fortinet Inc. and Rapid7 Inc. both rose in late trading today after they beat analysts’ expectations in their fiscal second-quarter earnings reports. For the quarter ended June 30, Fortinet reported adjusted earnings per share of 57 cents, up from 38 cents in the same quarter of the previous year, on revenue […]

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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to extend its data security capabilities

Maria Deutscher — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:24:02 +0000

Fortinet Inc. has acquired Next DLP Inc., a startup that helps enterprises ensure their workers interact with internal data in a secure manner. The companies announced the deal today without disclosing the financial terms. According to PitchBook, Next DLP raised more than $10 million in funding prior to the acquisition. Sunnyvale, California-based Fortinet provides firewalls […]

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Flashpoint unveils enhanced threat intelligence capabilities to help companies stay ahead of threats

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:42 +0000

Business risk intelligence startup Flashpoint today announced the release of new features and capabilities to its platform that help companies stay ahead of threats and make critical decisions to protect people, places and assets. Announced at the annual Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas, the new features and capabilities include a new investigations management tool, a […]

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Contrast Security launches new ADR service to bolster application security

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:59 +0000

Application security startup Contrast Security Inc. today introduced Application Detection and Response, a new service that identifies and blocks attacks and zero-day or previously unknown vulnerabilities on applications in production. Contrast Security ADR has been designed to help security teams identify vulnerabilities, detect threats and stop attacks that target custom applications and application programming interfaces. […]

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Apiiro introduces AI-driven ‘Risk Detection at Design Phase’ for enhanced app security

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:47 +0000

Application security posture management company Apiiro Ltd. today announced a new artificial intelligence-driven capability that automatically analyzes feature requests to identify risks and proactively initiates security reviews at the earliest stage of the application development lifecycle. Called Risk Detection at Design Phase, the new service is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind capability that allows application […]

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Elastic introduces new Automatic Import for faster SIEM onboarding with AI

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:15 +0000

Enterprise search technology provider Elastic N.V. today announced a new feature that automates the development of custom data integrations and accelerates security information and event management onboarding with artificial intelligence. Called Automatic Import, the new feature, claimed to be the only one of its kind for a security analytics or SIEM solution, adds custom data sources faster […]

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Abnormal Security raises $250M on $5.1B valuation to enhance AI-driven cyber protection

Duncan Riley — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:22 +0000

Artificial intelligence-native human behavior security company Abnormal Security Corp. announced today that it has raised $250 million in late-stage funding on a $5.1 billion valuation. The funding is intended to enable the company to continue its mission of protecting humans from cybercrime through AI and understanding human behavior to detect and prevent socially engineered attacks. Founded […]

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Cybersecurity tool sprawl is out of control – and it’s only going to get worse

Paul Gillin — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:42:39 +0000

Any chief information officer who assembled a portfolio of 130 discrete products to address a single problem would probably be accused of mismanagement. But when the problem is cybersecurity, they’re more likely to be seen as prudent. That’s the number of products the average enterprise has assembled to protect its infrastructure, applications and data, according […]

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AWS details internal Mithra threat intelligence system

Maria Deutscher — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:30:18 +0000

Amazon Web Service Inc. today detailed Mithra, an internal system it uses to detect malicious website domains. The cloud giant says that Mithra spots an average of 182,000 malicious domains per day. AWS uses the system to protect customers from malicious web traffic. In some cases, Mithra also helps the Amazon.com Inc. unit detect cyberattacks […]

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Fortinet enhances OT security platform with new networking and operational capabilities

Duncan Riley — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:59 +0000

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet Inc. today announced updates to its operational technology security platform, including enhanced security networking and security operations capabilities as part of its commitment to security for the growing cyber-physical systems market. The updates seek to address the growing rise of cyberattacks that compromise OT. A report from Fortinet released in June found that 73% […]

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Swimlane enhances Hero AI with advance case summarization and AI-augmented reporting

Duncan Riley — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:54 +0000

Low-code security automation company Swimlane LLC today announced new features in its Hero AI offering that allow security teams to take decisive action against complex cases, alerts and intelligence. They include expanded case summarization capabilities with context-aware recommendations informed by cybersecurity frameworks and a customer’s own knowledge-based best practices. Artificial intelligence-driven case summaries and recommended actions are […]

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What to expect at Black Hat USA: Join theCUBE Aug. 6-7

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:03:52 +0000

“Security is always excessive until it’s not enough.” In today’s at-risk computing landscape, those words from cybersecurity and risk management expert Robbie Sinclair succinctly describe current AI cyber threats. As enterprise cybersecurity and resilience advancements compete with increasingly capable attackers and expanding threat vectors, the urgency for resilient and adaptive security measures has never been […]

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