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Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost
Application Security

Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Aqua Security makes inaugural Fortune Cyber 60 list
Cloud Security

Aqua Security makes inaugural Fortune Cyber 60 list

Aqua Security acknowledged as key start-up in inaugural Fortune Cyber 60, heralding rapid growth in cloud-native security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Endor Labs forecasts AI & supply chain security hurdles in 2024
Supply Chain

Endor Labs forecasts AI & supply chain security hurdles in 2024

Endor Labs warns of anticipated security challenges in artificial intelligence, supply chains, and open source domains for 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
EduTech

Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats

97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Application Security

SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs

businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.

By Moshe Weis • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
DerScanner introduces Supply Chain Security to protect third-party code elements
Supply Chain

DerScanner introduces Supply Chain Security to protect third-party code elements

DerScanner adds Supply Chain Security feature to verify third-party code, combating rising threats amid increasing open-source software cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
DigiCert forecasts digital trust trends for APAC in 2024
IoT Security

DigiCert forecasts digital trust trends for APAC in 2024

DigiCert unveils the key digital trust trends for APAC in 2024, highlighting the challenges companies might face and cybersecurity shifts for the coming year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Predictions for the cybersecurity industry in 2024
Digital Transformation

Predictions for the cybersecurity industry in 2024

We can expect some key challenges and opportunities in 2024 that will continue to keep organisations on their toes.

By Thomas Fikentscher • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages
EduTech

Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages

Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Malicious Python packages form serious security threat, Checkmarx study reveals
Marketing Technologies

Malicious Python packages form serious security threat, Checkmarx study reveals

Checkmarx study uncovers serious security risk posed by malicious Python packages used to hijack victim's computers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security
DataCentre infrastructure

Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security

Eclypsium launches the industry's first solution to measure IT infrastructure risk in the digital supply chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
In today's data-driven world, compromising on cybersecurity is not an option
Fintech

In today's data-driven world, compromising on cybersecurity is not an option

As the global financial ecosystem expands, it's getting harder for organisations to navigate the maze of cyber risks alone.

By Johan Gerber • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
GitGuardian launches free toolset to protect business secrets
Supply Chain

GitGuardian launches free toolset to protect business secrets

GitGuardian has launched 'HasMySecretLeaked,' a tool to help security engineers check if their organisation's secrets have leaked on GitHub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Data Theorem named Industry Leader in SSCS by KuppingerCole
Data Analytics

Data Theorem named Industry Leader in SSCS by KuppingerCole

Data Theorem has been named an Industry Leader in Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) by KuppingerCole, a leading analyst firm.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
BlueVoyant expands its third-party cyber risk management solution
Supply Chain

BlueVoyant expands its third-party cyber risk management solution

New services enhance BlueVoyant's existing supply chain defence product offering for government and commercial organisations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Aqua Security's new business increases by 65% in H1 2023
Cloud Security

Aqua Security's new business increases by 65% in H1 2023

Aqua Security, the expert in cloud-native security, has closed the first half of 2023 with a 65% increase in new business.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023

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Checkmarx unveils new version of One Enterprise AppSec platform
Platform-as-a-Service

Checkmarx unveils new version of One Enterprise AppSec platform

AppSec solution leverages AI technology, streamlines end-to-end developer experience and expands supply chain security capabilities.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023