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CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike partners with firms to boost threat detection

CrowdStrike has announced strategic partnerships with CardinalOps, Nagomi Security, and Veriti to bolster threat detection in enterprise security systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products

CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
NCA's major crackdown on INDRIK SPIDER & Evil Corp
Ransomware

NCA's major crackdown on INDRIK SPIDER & Evil Corp

International authorities achieve significant breakthrough by indicting Aleksandr Ryzhenkov of INDRIK SPIDER, tightening the noose on Evil Corp's global cybercrime operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
CrowdStrike under fire at US hearing after global IT outage
AI Security

CrowdStrike under fire at US hearing after global IT outage

CrowdStrike faced fierce questioning at a US congressional hearing following a global IT outage in July, raising doubts about its software management robustness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
CrowdStrike leads Gartner Magic Quadrant for endpoint protection
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike leads Gartner Magic Quadrant for endpoint protection

CrowdStrike tops Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for EPP, marking five consecutive years as a leader. Introduces AI-driven Signal to enhance analyst efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
CrowdStrike named a leader in Forrester's attack surface report
Network Infrastructure

CrowdStrike named a leader in Forrester's attack surface report

CrowdStrike has been recognised as a Leader in Forrester's latest Attack Surface Management Solutions report, achieving top scores for its Falcon platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Crowdstrike unveils major Falcon Platform updates to streamline IT departments
IT Automation

Crowdstrike unveils major Falcon Platform updates to streamline IT departments

CrowdStrike unveils key innovations to its Falcon Platform at Fal.Con 2024, including AI-powered security management tools and streamlined IT operations enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator
Hyperscale

crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator

CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
ExtraHop wins CrowdStrike Innovator of the Year 2024 award
Semiconductors

ExtraHop wins CrowdStrike Innovator of the Year 2024 award

ExtraHop named 2024 CrowdStrike Ecosystem Innovator of the Year at Fal.Con in Las Vegas, enhancing its cybersecurity partnership through technology integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
westcon-comstor wins 2024 CrowdStrike global partner award
AI Security

westcon-comstor wins 2024 CrowdStrike global partner award

Westcon-Comstor has been awarded the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Distributor Partner of the Year at the Fal.Con 2024 summit for its impressive growth and channel network.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
CrowdStrike & 1Password extend partnership to aid SMBs
Ransomware

CrowdStrike & 1Password extend partnership to aid SMBs

CrowdStrike and 1Password have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity for 150,000 SMBs, integrating advanced protection through AI-powered solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Cohesity & CrowdStrike expand partnership for advanced cybersecurity
Data Protection

Cohesity & CrowdStrike expand partnership for advanced cybersecurity

Cohesity has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike to boost threat detection and speed up response times, integrating data protection with threat intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
Ransomware

Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage

A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
CrowdStrike & NVIDIA join forces to secure generative AI
AI Security

CrowdStrike & NVIDIA join forces to secure generative AI

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have teamed up to bolster security in generative AI, focusing on secure development of enterprise-grade applications using NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

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UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems
Unified Communications

UK public growing anxious over dependence on IT systems

Over 78% of UK residents worry about global reliance on IT systems, post-July 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealing vulnerabilities, according to a survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push
Supply Chain

Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push

Only 20.8% of finance professionals have stressed exit plans with suppliers, despite DORA recommendations, highlighting a key vulnerability exposed by a recent CrowdStrike outage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024