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DFLabs Community Edition enables organizations to test drive SOAR platform

DFLabs released IncMan SOAR Community Edition (IncMan CE), a free version of its SOAR platform that allows organizations to test and experience the benefits of automated incident response in pre-production environments. IncMan CE is a full featured version that provides integration with third-party security tools and access to DFLabs patent-pending R3 Rapid Response Runbooks for automation of security alert processing and assessment tasks. “The Marriott data breach is the latest example of the direct correlation … More →

Sharp introduces multifunction printers that include firmware attack prevention

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), introduced a new line of Advanced and Essentials Series color document systems for the technology-driven workplace. The eleven new models include seven that are available now, and four models that will be available in early summer 2019. All the new models offer Sharp’s touchscreen display, which is common across 30+ models in Sharp’s multifunction printer lineup, and add new features … More →

Threat Stack announces contextualized data export to Amazon S3 for cloud security observability

Threat Stack unveiled its plan to export cloud infrastructure security telemetry directly to its customers’ Amazon S3 accounts in order to enhance security observability. With access to contextualized runtime and behavioral analysis data from the Threat Stack Cloud Security Platform through Amazon S3, Threat Stack customers will be able to achieve full stack security observability of their cloud infrastructure. With a direct data export to Amazon S3, Threat Stack helps customers unlock the true value … More →

Cylance narrows the cybersecurity skills gap with virtual CISO

Cylance released its virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) service, a program designed to provide organizations with technology and security resources that support next-generation security architectures and offer staff augmentation. Cylance vCISO enables customers at organizations large and small tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage that has long been a problem for CISOs. In fact, a recent study notes that the skills gap—up by more than 50% in the last three years—is expected to grow by … More →

RiskSense platform addresses security and IT operations gaps

RiskSense released a new version of the RiskSense platform that closes the gap between security and IT that prevents vulnerabilities from being remediated in a timely fashion. New collaboration options include automated vulnerability updates and findings, support for workflows, and ease of communicating and validating IT remediation priorities for fighting cyber risk. According to Gartner, “Successful realization of standard SOC capabilities is just not possible without certain inputs from the IT organization. A collaborative relationship … More →

Cymulate and Symantec announce shared research of email-based attacks

Cymulate partnered with Symantec to provide an Attacker-Defender collaboration to share the research into the latest email-based threats. Cymulate’s Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform enables organizations to launch simulations of multi-vector cyberattacks against their networks, exposing vulnerabilities and providing mitigation suggestions to close each found gap. One of the attack vectors is email, which is one of the most common attack vectors. The partnership allows Cymulate and Symantec to share the information of how … More →

Pulse Secure and BNT Pro sign Technical Alliance Partnership to deliver identity control

Pulse Secure revealed a Technical Alliance Partnership with BNT Pro to jointly sell and support a solution that offers SecTrail, an Identity Control and Management Platform developed by BNT Pro, as part of an integrated solution with Pulse Secure Connect Secure VPN appliances. The agreement will ensure that joint customers benefit from compatibility, enhanced features and simplified support and upgrades. The SecTrail suite includes a One-Time-Password (OTP) and Two-Factor-Authentication (2FA) solution with support for mobile … More →

Arctic Wolf acquires RootSecure

Arctic Wolf Networks acquired RootSecure. RootSecure provides risk-based vulnerability assessment solutions that probe networks, discover connected devices, and test an organization’s social engineering resilience. The acquisition enables enterprises to assess and manage their cybersecurity risk in addition to leveraging Arctic Wolf’s AWN CyberSOC service to detect and respond to cyber threats. “As customers embrace SOC-as-a-service, they also want to understand their vulnerabilities,” said Brian NeSmith, CEO and co-founder of Arctic Wolf. “This acquisition augments our … More →

Webroot strengthens leadership in security and data protection with ISO 27001 certification

Webroot received ISO 27001 certification, one of the highest internationally recognized standards for information security management systems. This achievement highlights Webroot’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard in security protection. Established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this process-based standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of … More →

Entersekt gains certification for e-commerce authentication solution

Entersekt has gained EMVCo certification for its 3-D Secure 2 access control server. EMVCo is a payments industry consortium managing global specifications for secure card-based e-commerce transactions. Entersekt has offered a 3-D Secure access control server (ACS) for many years. Its mobile-optimized solution was accredited by Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. It has proved popular among consumers in Europe and South Africa, who continue to enjoy the password-free, one-touch experience it makes possible. “Several years … More →