Tag: startup
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Sichere Cloud – Google zahlt 32 Mrd. US-Dollar für Security-Startup Wiz
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in SecurityNewsDer US-Suchmaschinengigant Google übernimmt das israelische Cloud-Security-Startup Wiz für stolze 32 Milliarden US-Dollar. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/wirtschaft/sichere-cloud-google-zahlt-32-mrd-us-dollar-fuer-security-startup-wiz.91832
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Orion Security Startup Tackles Insider Threats With AI
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in SecurityNewsThe data loss prevention company emerges from stealth with an AI-powered platform to help organizations distinguish between legitimate and risky activity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/insider-threats/orion-security-startup-minimize-insider-threats
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Confirmed: Google buys Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security
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in SecurityNewsGoogle is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is buying Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal has now been confirmed. Wiz will remain an independent platform that will work across all cloud providers, not just Google Cloud Platform. There will be…
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Confirmed: Google is buying Wiz for $32B in cash to beef up in cloud security
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in SecurityNewsGoogle is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is acquiring Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal has now been confirmed. Wiz will remain an independent platform that will work across all cloud providers, not just Google Cloud Platform. There will be…
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Google revives talks to acquire Wiz at higher valuation
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in SecurityNewsGoogle’s parent company Alphabet is again in advanced talks to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz, a person familiar with the deal told TechCrunch. The two companies were close to securing a deal at a $23 billion valuation last summer, but the transaction failed to materialize. This time, the price being discussed is higher, the person…
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7 misconceptions about the CISO role
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Tags: api, attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, governance, infrastructure, insurance, jobs, network, password, phishing, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityKatie Jenkins, EVP and CISO, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual InsuranceThe field is changing so rapidly, Jenkins adds, she needs to commit time to keeping up on research and connecting with other CISOs for knowledge exchange.In addition to securing infrastructure, an effective CISO focuses on securing the business, experts say. This requires understanding how security…
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Start-up Security 101: How to Protect Your Venture from Cybersecurity Risk
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in SecurityNewsDid you know that 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, yet only 14% are prepared to defend themselves?… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/start-up-security-protect-venture-cybersecurity-risk/
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Sola Security Debuts AI-Powered SOAR Product with $30M Boost
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in SecurityNewsFunds Will Support Next-Gen Security Orchestration and Response, Eliminate Complexity. With $30 million in funding, Sola Security is launching an AI-driven, self-service SOAR platform designed for easy adoption across security, IT, and DevOps teams. The Israeli startup aims to disrupt traditional security automation by lowering technical barriers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/sola-security-debuts-ai-powered-soar-product-30m-boost-a-27724
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Cavelo To Expand MSP-Focused Attack Surface Management Platform With Remediation Tool
Attack surface management startup Cavelo will soon expand its platform to provide remediation capabilities for misconfigurations as the company continues its push to work with a wider set of MSPs, according to Cavelo CEO James Mignacca. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cavelo-to-expand-msp-focused-attack-surface-management-platform-with-remediation-tool
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VC Investment in Cyber Startups Surges 35%
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in SecurityNewsVC firms invested 35% more in cybersecurity startups in North America and Europe in Q4 2024 than a year previously First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vc-investment-cyber-startups/
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News alert: Aptori’s AI-driven platform reduces risk, ensures compliance, now on Google Marketplace
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in SecurityNewsSan Jose, Calif., Mar. 12, 2025, CyberNewswire, Aptori, a leader in AI-driven application security, today announced the launch of its AI-driven AppSec Platform on Google Cloud Marketplace as part of graduating from Google Cloud’s ISV Startup Springboard program.”¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-aptoris-ai-driven-platform-reduces-risk-ensures-compliance-now-on-google-marketplace/
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Top 10 Tech Startup Founders in the UK for 2025
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Tags: startupDiscover the top 10 tech startup founders in the UK for 2025, driving innovation, reshaping industries, and defining the future of tech. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/top-10-tech-startup-founders-in-the-uk-for-2025/
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Security Validation Firm Pentera Banks $60M Series D
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in SecurityNewsIsraeli startup in the automated security validation space secures a $60 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The post Security Validation Firm Pentera Banks $60M Series D appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/security-validation-firm-pentera-banks-60m-series-d/
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Pentera nabs $60M at a $1B+ valuation to build simulated network attacks to train security teams
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in SecurityNewsStrong and smart security operations teams are at the heart of any cybersecurity strategy, and today a startup that builds tooling to help keep them on their toes is announcing some funding on the back of a lot of growth. Pentera, which has built a system that launches simulations of network attacks to stress […]…
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Some say passkeys are clunky, this startup wants to change that
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in SecurityNewsHawcx, backed by Engineering Capital, aims to solve passkeys’ adoption challenge with its new tech. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/some-say-passkeys-are-clunky-this-startup-wants-to-change-that/
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ServiceNow Acquires Moveworks for $2.85 Billion to Boost AI Capabilities
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in SecurityNewsIn a landmark move to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, ServiceNow, a leading provider of digital workflow solutions, has announced its acquisition of Moveworks, an AI startup, for $2.85 billion. The deal, revealed on Monday, marks the largest acquisition in ServiceNow’s history and underscores the growing importance of AI-driven automation…
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Armis Acquires OT Security Startup Otorio In Lead-Up To Planned IPO
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in SecurityNewsCyber exposure management platform provider Armis announced it is acquiring OT security startup Otorio as it ‘continues to prepare for an IPO. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/armis-acquires-ot-security-startup-otorio-in-lead-up-to-planned-ipo
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7 key trends defining the cybersecurity market today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, governance, group, ibm, intelligence, microsoft, ml, network, okta, resilience, risk, service, siem, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMarket leaders are gaining share: The cybersecurity market has a dizzying number of single-product vendors, but a handful of powerful platform providers have risen above the pack and are gaining market share.According to research firm Canalys, the top 12 vendors benefited the most from customers taking early steps to transition to platforms. Collectively, they accounted…
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News alert: Bubba AI launches Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032
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in SecurityNewsSan Francisco, Calif., Mar. 3, 2025, CyberNewswire, With the growing importance of security compliance for startups, more companies are seeking to achieve and maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001 & GDPR. Bubba AI, Inc. is building… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-bubba-ai-launches-comp-ai-to-help-100000-startups-get-soc-2-compliant-by-2032/
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Bubba AI, Inc. is launching Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032
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in SecurityNewsIntroducing Comp AI Comp AI is an open-source alternative to GRC automation platforms like Vanta and Drata. The platform includes several key features designed to automate compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2:A built-in risk register to help companies identify, document, and assess potential security risksOut-of-the-box security policies for modern companies, complete with an AI-powered…
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Bubba AI, Inc. is launching Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032.
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in SecurityNewsSan Francisco, California, 3rd March 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/bubba-ai-inc-is-launching-comp-ai-to-help-100000-startups-get-soc-2-compliant-by-2032/
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Cisco’s SnapAttack Deal Expands Splunk’s Capabilities
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in SecurityNewsThe addition of SnapAttack, a startup incubated by Booz Allen Hamilton’s Darklabs, will enhance Splunk with accelerated SIEM migration and proactive threat hunting. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cisco-snapattack-deal-expands-splunk-capabilities
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Mimic Raises $50 Million to Stop Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsRansomware defense startup Mimic has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures. The post Mimic Raises $50 Million to Stop Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/mimic-raises-50-million-to-stop-ransomware-attacks/
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A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
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in SecurityNewsCloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/edera-cloud-tech-security/
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Offensive AI Startup Dreadnode Secures $14M to Stress-Test AI Systems
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in SecurityNewsDreadnode is building “offensive machine learning” tools to safely simulate how AI models might be exploited in the wild. The post Offensive AI Startup Dreadnode Secures $14M to Stress-Test AI Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/offensive-ai-startup-dreadnode-secures-14m-to-stress-test-ai-systems/
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Edera Banks $15M for Kubernetes Workload Isolation Tech
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in SecurityNewsSeattle startup building technology to mitigate lateral movement and block “living off the land” techniques wins interest from investors. The post Edera Banks $15M for Kubernetes Workload Isolation Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/edera-banks-15m-for-kubernetes-workload-isolation-tech/
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Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
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Tags: breach, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, finance, governance, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, jobs, risk, service, skills, startup, strategy, technology, trainingTransformational, as in program-builders or turnaround agents.Operational, often early-career CISOs who are closer to the technology and work at small-to-midsize companies where they still perform some technical duties.Compliance, that is, risk experts typically found in highly regulated industries.Steady-state CISOs, who, in opposition to the transformational type, keep everything on an even keel.Customer-facing CISOs, usually found…
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How One AI Startup Founder Cornered Microsoft Into Finally Taking Down Explicit Videos of Her
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in SecurityNewsBreeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/deepfake-survivor-breeze-liu-microsoft/
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Spanish spyware startup Mollitiam Industries shuts down
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in SecurityNewsThe little-known surveillance vendor filed for bankruptcy in January, after years of peddling spyware to countries like Colombia. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/spanish-spyware-startup-mollitiam-industries-shuts-down/