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Aqua Security releases new version of its cloud native security platform

Aqua Security, the market leader in protecting container-based, serverless and cloud native applications, announced version 4.2 of its cloud native security platform (Aqua CSP). In April this year, Aqua announced that it had raised $62M in Series C funding, led by Insight Partners. The company has since accelerated its growth, investing heavily in research and development, and increasing its employee headcount by 30%. Aqua CSP 4.2 introduces the innovative Aqua Vulnerability Shield, a technology that … More →

Shared Assessments unveils new Third Party Risk Management Framework

The Shared Assessments Program, the member-driven leader in third party risk assurance, announced a new Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Framework designed to help organizations of all sizes effectively build, improve and execute best practices in today’s fast changing third party risk environment. The first two modules, the Framework Introduction and a module focused on Risk Management Basics, are available to members on the Shared Assessments website. As the practice of Third Party Risk Management … More →

HID Global adds the HID Credential Management Service to its cloud-based identity solutions

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced it has added the HID Credential Management Service to its growing offering of cloud-based identity solutions. The service simplifies the issuance and management of trusted Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate-based credentials. The PKI credentials can be used by a broader range of organizations for convenient and secure multifactor authentication and converged physical access to facilities, as well as digital signing and encryption of emails and … More →

ThreadGroup releases the next iteration of its Networking Protocol with Thread 1.2

To drive widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in smart homes and commercial buildings, the Thread Group announced the next evolution of its networking technology. The new Thread 1.2 Networking Protocol delivers performance enhancements that create highly responsive and scalable networks for battery-operated devices — without compromising power, security or end-to-end IP connectivity. IoT can make people’s lives more convenient, while improving the efficiency, functionality and safety of smart homes and buildings. However, … More →

HPE now offering Qumulo’s distributed file system for both on-prem and multi-cloud environments

Qumulo, the leader in hybrid cloud file storage, announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) to encompass both on-prem and hybrid cloud-based storage solutions. Qumulo is a Strategic Technology Partner with HPE, allowing enterprise customers to purchase complete, validated HPE and Qumulo solutions directly from HPE and its resellers. Qumulo’s software is the same on-prem or in the cloud, making the transition for organizations seamless and easy, eliminating the need … More →

Kudelski Group and Sequans create a secure connectivity solution for LTE-M and NB-IoT devices

The Kudelski Group, the world leader in digital security, and Sequans Communications, the leading provider of LTE for IoT semiconductor solutions, announced that they have created a secure connectivity solution for LTE-M and NB-IoT devices. When combined with a SIM card or eSIM personalized with the Kudelski Root of Trust, the joint solution provides robust device identity and protects the device, data, decisions, commands and actions in ultra-small and power-efficient connected devices. By combining Sequans’s … More →

Titus new partner program aimed at creating an easier path to revenue and education for partners

Titus, a leading provider of data protection solutions and a Blackstone portfolio company, announced that it is moving to a completely channel-driven sales model with the launch of its new partner program. Aimed at creating an easier path to revenue and education for partners, the new program enables Titus to move to a one hundred percent channel-driven sales model in North America with a view to expanding the program globally by the end of 2019. … More →

Accenture acquires Deja vu Security to enhance connected devices and IoT networks security

Accenture is announcing the acquisition of Deja vu Security, a privately held company that specializes in security design and testing of enterprise software platforms and internet of things (IoT) technologies. The Seattle-area company has become part of Accenture Security’s Cyber Defense offerings. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Serving some of the world’s largest technology companies, Deja vu Security provides a full range of security services designed to strengthen business applications and increase … More →

Raytheon and Black Sage to provide an integrated drone detection and mitigation system

Raytheon Company and Black Sage are now partnering through a formal teaming arrangement to provide an integrated drone detection and mitigation system for civil authorities, critical infrastructure and military organizations around the world. “As we saw at Gatwick and Heathrow airports, drones operating inside commercial air corridors are posing a real challenge,” said Todd Probert, vice president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. “And though Raytheon has developed a range of counter-drone systems, from missiles … More →

LXI appoints GlobalSign as an approved security vendor

GMO GlobalSign, a global Certificate Authority (CA) and leading provider of identity and security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced its appointment by LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instruments) Consortium as an approved security vendor. LXI Consortium is an open, accessible standard based upon the Ethernet that identifies specifications and solutions related to the functional test, measurement and data acquisition industries. LXI is the standard for LAN equipped instrumentation that helps reduce the time … More →