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Cado Security boosts platform with SaaS environment support
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Cado Security has upgraded its platform, offering enhanced analysis support for SaaS environments, set to strengthen responses to Microsoft 365 compromises for organisations spanning SaaS, on-premise and cloud environments.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
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While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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DTEX Systems launches AI assistant to combat insider threats
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DTEX Systems launches an AI Risk Assistant as an add-on to its InTERCEPT platform, leveraging generative AI to address insider threats and mitigate data loss with in-depth insights.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
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In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
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Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific
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Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.
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Delinea acquires Authomize to amplify cloud-based identity threat defence
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Security firm Delinea acquires key cloud-based identity threat detection player Authomize, aiming to bolster its Privileged Access Management solutions and improve defences against identity-based attacks.
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CrowdStrike launches modern data protection to replace old DLP products
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Data Protection, promising a modern, streamlined approach to data security.
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Safetica partners with Kaira to boost data security in APAC region
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Safetica forms strategic alliance with Kaira to enhance data security solutions and cater to increasing cybersecurity needs in the APAC region.
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Australian businesses surge in cybersecurity jobs amid rising threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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dlp
Amidst escalating cyber threats, 60% of Australian businesses bolster cybersecurity jobs, reveals research by Trellix.
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Major shifts set to reshape the security landscape in 2024
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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cloud services
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cartech
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compliance
2024 Security Trends: Experts at Integrity360 Flag CTEM Rise, Cloud Reversal, AI Impacts, and Insider Threats.
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Embracing ethical hackers could strengthen cybersecurity, says HackerOne report
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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email security
Ethical hackers could vastly improve cybersecurity, preventing major attacks, according to the latest HackerOne report.
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Flexxon launches Xsign: Innovative hardware security solution
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Flexxon's Xsign is an innovative hardware security solution that safeguards confidential data by only allowing access to verified users.
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APAC organisations need strategy to stop insider threats
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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cios
New research shows organisations are failing to address the issue of insider threats during a time when the risk is at its greatest.
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Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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cios
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proofpoint
Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate. .
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Lack of visibility into user activity increase risk of credential theft and insider threats - CyberArk
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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insider threats
80% of global organizations have experienced employees misusing or abusing their access to business applications, according to a survey by CyberArk.
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Lack of security controls continues to put organisations at risk
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
Organisations still operate with limited visibility of user activity associated with web applications, despite the risk of insider threats and credential theft.
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Trust no one: Recalibrating security to address insider threats
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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The high profile cases of Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning also provide an enduring yet often overlooked lesson about insider attacks.
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Insider threat report reveals deception in the workforce
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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cios
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Insider threats are costing businesses up to $2 million per attack, with brand reputation and disruption to operations being major consequences.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Bitglass?
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
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cybersafety
Bitglass senior director of marketing, Jonathan Andresen, discusses insider attacks and best cybersecurity solutions.
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Exabeam and Code42 partner up to launch insider threat solution
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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insider threats
Exabeam and Code42 have partnered to offer a joint solution to help security teams detect and reduce risks from insider attacks.
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Research: 61% of companies have suffered an insider attack in last 12 months
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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endpoint protection
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61% of firms hit by insider attacks as cyber threats soar, finds Bitglass.
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CenturyLink launches solution to combat insider threats
Fri, 8th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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cios
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centurylink
The solution employs behavioural analytics algorithms to find malicious user activities and automates the review of privileged account activities.
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Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.
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Routing the enemy within – LogRhythm
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
While larger organisations and incidents hog the headlines, plenty of illicit activity is slipping under the radar – and staying there.