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IBM aims for autonomous security operations

IBM has added new agentic and automation capabilities to its managed detection and response (MDR) services to help customers more quickly and efficiently secure enterprise resources. Specifically, Big Blue is launching an agentic AI system called Autonomous Threat Operations Machine (ATOM), which is designed to provide automated threat triage, investigation, and remediation and reduce the…

ReliaQuest secures $500 Million in funding, boosting AI-driven cybersecurity operations

U.S.-based cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has secured a significant funding boost with a new investment round totaling over $500 million, elevating the company’s valuation to $3.4 billion. The funding round was led by global investors EQT Partners, KKR, and FTV Capital, alongside existing investors Ten Eleven Ventures and Finback Investment Partners. This fresh capital injection underscores…

Proactive actionable intelligence leading contemporary security operations

GUEST OPINION: Society is now at the stage where cybercriminals can easily leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to send hyper-personalised phishing emails that look like they’re from trusted sources, create deepfake videos and audio for fraud, automate ransomware that spreads across networks in minutes, and find and exploit software vulnerabilities faster than ever.

Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity — here’s how to build one

Incident detection and response are fundamental responsibilities for all cybersecurity defenders. In most mid-sized and large organizations — and even some smaller ones, depending on their risk profile — these critical activities are managed within a security operations center (SOC), a central hub for detecting and responding to threats in real time. “A SOC is…

National Security Council cyber lead wants to ‘normalize’ offensive operations 

SAN FRANCISCO — The senior director for cyber at the White House’s National Security Council told an audience Thursday that he wants to “destigmatize” offensive cyber operations, seeing them as a vital tool in the government’s playbook in its battle with foreign adversaries.  Alexei Bulazel told an audience at the RSAC 2025 conference that he…

How do you unlock automation within IT security and IT operations?

The proliferation of endpoints in today’s enterprises is outpacing the ability of IT operations and security teams to cost-effectively manage increasingly complex environments.  Already stretched thin, teams face the daunting task of securing vast IT estates with siloed tools, stale data, and other hindrances that create the perfect “imperfect” environment for vulnerabilities. And simply adding…

Vectra AI, Lumifi Partner to Enhance XDR Security and SOC Operations

Vectra AI, a vendor of AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) has partnered with managed detection and response (MDR) provider Lumifi to bring Vectra AI’s platform to Lumifi customers. Randy Schirman, channel chief of Vectra AI, and David Norlin, CTO at Lumifi spoke with Channel Insider to share more about why and how their partnership…

73% of CISOs admit security incidents due to unknown or unmanaged assets

Only those who know their attack surfaces can defend against them effectively. What seems like a truism, however, appears to be causing problems for many companies. According to a survey of more than 2,000 cybersecurity executives by security provider Trend Micro, nearly three-quarters (73%) of security leaders say they have experienced a security incident because assets…

The 8 security metrics that matter most

KPIs and metrics are indispensable for evaluating the effectiveness of enterprise cyber defenses. These crucial tools open insights into system vulnerabilities, threat patterns, and incident response efficiency. In a time of growing digital reliance, KPIs and metrics play an vital role in security decision-making, ensuring enterprise preparedness against ever-evolving cyber threats. Regrettably, when it comes…

Top cybersecurity products showcased at RSA 2025

AI appeared to be the theme of the show at RSA 2025. From security automation to advanced threat intelligence, nearly every major cybersecurity vendor showcased how they’re integrating AI to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. These veterans are rethinking everything — from identity protection to incident response — through the lens of AI, aiming…

10 insights on the state of AI security from RSA Conference

As you walk around trying to avoid the 41,000 participants at RSA Conference in San Francisco, you become aware of the Waymo autonomous cars in the streets that always elicit an extra glance. Yes, there is no driver in that seat! Waymo cars aim to revolutionize transportation through fully autonomous driving technology that offers the…

The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications

Cybersecurity certifications can be as volatile as stocks. Their popularity can rise and fall, they can decline in quality, and they can quickly lose relevance if they don’t keep pace with evolving threats and technologies. Even if a credential remains technically relevant, a certification’s perceived value in the industry may fluctuate due to the emergence…

🚀 Agentic Runtime Protection Rules Makes Us the First Truly Self-Writing Security System | Impart Security

Agentic Runtime Rules: The First Self-Writing Security System for Runtime The End of Manual Security Management Is Here Say goodbye to regex repositories and ticket fatigue—Impart delivers instant detections and autonomous investigations for security teams. For years, security teams have been trapped in reactive mode. Every investigation, detection rule update, or WAF configuration change required…

Bugcrowd Launches Red Team Service to Test Cybersecurity Defenses

Bugcrowd today at the 2025 RSA Conference announced its intent to create a red team service to test cybersecurity defenses using a global network of ethical hackers. Alistair Greaves, director of red team operations for Bugcrowd, said via a Red Team-as-a-Service (RTaaS) offering that a global pool of experts vetted by Bugcrowd will employ the..…

Cybersecurity vendors are themselves under attack by hackers, SentinelOne says

Cybersecurity companies don’t just defend their customers against cyberattacks — they also have to defend themselves, and a SentinelOne report published Monday examines some of the biggest threats they’re facing. Those include ransomware, Chinese government-sponsored hackers and North Korean IT workers posing as job applicants, according to the report from SentinelOne’s SentinelLabs. “In recent months,…

Anton’s Security Blog Quarterly Q1 2025

Amazingly, Medium has fixed the stats so my blog/podcast quarterly is back to life. As before, this covers both Anton on Security and my posts from Google Cloud blog, and our Cloud Security Podcast (subscribe). Dall-E security blogging image Top 10 posts with the most lifetime views (excluding paper announcement blogs, Medium posts only): Security Correlation Then…

Addressing the gaps in modern cloud protection: Using CNAPP to unify cloud security

As cloud-native architectures continue to evolve, so have the complexities of securing them. Traditional security approaches, often built around static infrastructure and perimeter defenses, struggle to keep pace with the speed and scale of modern cloud deployments. Enter cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs), a term coined by Gartner® to describe an integrated security approach that…

Microsoft SFI update: Five of 28 security objectives nearly complete

Microsoft says five of the 28 objectives it set for overhauling the way it designs, builds, tests, and operates products and services to improve security are nearing completion, although there are still years to go under what it calls the Secure Future Initiative (SFI). In addition, Microsoft says there has been “significant progress” on 11…

Two ways AI hype is worsening the cybersecurity skills crisis

AI was supposed to make security teams more efficient, but instead, it’s making their jobs harder. Security professionals are being pulled in two directions: they’re being expected to govern their organisation’s AI use while also figuring out how to integrate the technology into their own workflows, often without proper training. The result? Overstretched teams, mounting…

When AI moves beyond human oversight: The cybersecurity risks of self-sustaining systems

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool executing predefined commands, it is increasingly capable of modifying itself, rewriting its own parameters, and evolving based on real-time feedback. This self-sustaining capability, sometimes referred to as autopoiesis, allows AI systems to adapt dynamically to their environments, making them more efficient but also far less predictable. For cybersecurity…

The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition

The period right after an acquisition closes is the most dangerous time for enterprise security, for multiple reasons, and is the most effective period for attackers. The dilemma: Should enterprises sharply shorten this holding period or reinforce the new unit’s defenses?  The danger is part technological and part psychological. During this holding period, which can…

CVE program faces swift end after DHS fails to renew contract, leaving security flaw tracking in limbo

In a stunning development that demolishes a cornerstone of cybersecurity defense, nonprofit R&D organization MITRE said that its contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, which organizes computer vulnerabilities, will expire at midnight on April 16. Yosry Barsoum, vice president and director of the Center…

OT-Security: Warum der Blick auf Open Source lohnt

Auch im OT-Security-Bereich stellen Open-Source-Lösungen eine kostengünstige Alternative zu kommerziellen Tools dar. MY STOCKERS – Shutterstock.com OT-Security als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor Die zunehmende Digitalisierung und Vernetzung in der industriellen Produktion haben OT-Security (Operational Technology-Sicherheit) zu einem Kernthema in Unternehmen gemacht. Produktionsdaten, SCADA-Systeme (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) und vernetzte Maschinen sind in vielen Branchen essenziell  –…

Syncro and CyberFOX Partner to Boost MSP Security & Efficiency

Syncro, a platform provider for mid-sized managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, recently announced a strategic partnership with CyberFOX, a global cybersecurity software provider, to strengthen MSP security operations and enhance efficiency. CyberFOX’s security solutions now integrate with Syncro’s RMM/PSA Through this partnership, CyberFOX’s advanced privileged access management (PAM) solution, CyberFOX AutoElevate, will integrate…

Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers

Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…

Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers

Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…

Fortinet embeds AI capabilities across Security Fabric platform

Fortinet has expanded support for AI across its core cybersecurity platform to protect enterprise customers from evolving threats and simplify network and security operations. Specifically, Fortinet has expanded the role its FortiAI technology plays in its Security Fabric platform to offer customers more intelligent automation, proactive defense, and operational efficiencies than the current implementation.  Continue reading on…

Stellar Cyber Launches Open Cybersecurity Alliance

Cybersecurity company Stellar Cyber recently launched its Open Cybersecurity Alliance, built on its Open XDR platform. The alliance will work to streamline security operations, improve interoperability, and enhance threat detection and response for enterprises and MSSPs. New alliance builds API connectivity between leading security solutions The Open Cybersecurity Alliance enables seamless integration and interoperability with…

Google launches unified enterprise security platform, announces AI security agents

Google has launched a new enterprise security platform called Google Unified Security that combines the company’s visibility, threat detection, and incident response capabilities and makes it available across networks, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and apps. The platform combines threat intelligence from internal and third-party sources with expertise from Google’s Mandiant incident response arm and new AI-powered…

Treasury bureau notifies Congress that email hack was a ‘major’ cybersecurity incident

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has notified Congress that a February breach of its email system is classified as a major cybersecurity incident. The incident was first disclosed Feb. 26, though the OCC provided virtually no details at the time, only saying that it had resolved a security incident “involving an administrative…

Rubrik’s New Google Cloud Capabilities for Security, AI Needs

Recently, the cloud data management and security company Rubrik announced two significant developments in cybersecurity to enhance its services for customers. Among the announcements is the development of a new cyber-resilient solution with Google Cloud designed to help Google Cloud customers quickly recover from cyberattacks or operational disruptions. Additionally, Rubrik announced a partnership between Rubrik…

Is HR running your employee security training? Here’s why that’s not always the best idea

In today’s fast-changing threat landscape, relying solely on human resources to deliver employee security training can leave an enterprise vulnerable. While HR excels at organizing and overseeing internal compliance, IT and security teams bring the specialized knowledge needed to address various threats, such as phishing, data breaches, and social engineering. By working together, these departments…

Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent | Impart Security

Introducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart — with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped…

Invi Grid Security Platform Added to Cowbell Rx Marketplace

Invi Grid, a Day Zero security and AI/Cloud infrastructure governance technology provider, recently announced that its Intelligent Cloud platform will be added to Cowbell Insurance’s Cowbell Rx Marketplace. Policyholders gain access to solutions at lower rates Invi Grid will assist Cowbell Cyber policyholders by providing them with simplified access to Invi Grid’s cybersecurity solutions at…

Too little budget for OT security despite rising threats

Despite OT security increasingly becoming a mainstream concern, only 27% of companies delegate budget control over securing their operations infrastructure to their CISOs or CSOs, according to global analysis by cybersecurity provider Opswat. Where this is not the case, critical industrial control system (ICS) and OT requirements are overlooked or ignored in budget allocation. Nearly half…

AI Adoption in the Enterprise: Breaking Through the Security and Compliance Gridlock

AI holds the promise to revolutionize all sectors of enterpriseーfrom fraud detection and content personalization to customer service and security operations. Yet, despite its potential, implementation often stalls behind a wall of security, legal, and compliance hurdles. Imagine this all-too-familiar scenario: A CISO wants to deploy an AI-driven SOC to handle the overwhelming volume of…

Veterans are an obvious fit for cybersecurity, but tailored support ensures they succeed

With a bachelor’s degree in computer science, some cybersecurity work experience, and more than 20 years of US Army and National Guard service, Chris Elgee would seem perfectly positioned to easily move into a civilian cybersecurity role after his military career. But Elgee saw challenges as he made his move. “I thought I didn’t really…

Cyber Command touts AI-driven gains in cybersecurity, network monitoring

A top Cyber Command official said the agency has been able to use generative AI tools to dramatically cut down the time spent analyzing network traffic for malicious activity. Executive Director Morgan Adamski said Wednesday that as Cybercom has worked to build AI capabilities across different missions, the agency is already seeing a return on…

The urgent reality of machine identity security in 2025

The importance of machine identity security has reached a critical juncture in 2025. With machine identities now far outnumbering human ones, securing these digital credentials has become a top cybersecurity priority for enterprises. However, as the CyberArk 2025 State of Machine Identity Security Report shows, many of the 1,200 security leaders in organizations we surveyed—across the U.S., U.K., Australia,…

Fast Flux: A National Security Threat

Executive summary Many networks have a gap in their defenses for detecting and blocking a malicious technique known as “fast flux.” This technique poses a significant threat to national security, enabling malicious cyber actors to consistently evade detection. Malicious cyber actors, including cybercriminals and nation-state actors, use fast flux to obfuscate the locations of malicious…

Dataminr and WWT Collaborate on AI-Driven Security

Recently, Dataminr announced a strategic partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), an IT solutions provider, to enhance security operations through a unified, AI-powered decision-support system and a next-generation SOC experience. WWT and Dataminr expand ongoing partnership Already an Elite Solution Provider in Dataminr’s Partner Network, WWT will help customers access Dataminr’s real-time, AI-driven insights. “This…

How Contrast ADR Speeds up SOC Incident Response Time| SOC Challenges From Alert Fatigue to Application-Layer Visibility | Contrast Security

Just because you work in a security operations center (SOC) doesn’t mean you have to waste your time chasing  dragons. And by “dragons,” we mean the traditional SOC’s difficulty identifying cyberattacks that originate in the black box of the application layer.  The post How Contrast ADR Speeds up SOC Incident Response Time| SOC Challenges From…

Why Fortalice Co-Founders Saw an Opportunity in Security

Fortalice Solutions is a cybersecurity firm specializing in training and various advisory services. The organization was founded by Theresa Payton, the former first female CIO of the U.S., Melissa O’Leary, former Chief Adviser to the director of the office of administration at the White House, and Bridget O’Connor, former special assistant to the president for…

AI Agents and API Security: The Hidden Risks Lurking in Your Business Logic

Modern organizations are becoming increasingly reliant on agentic AI, and for good reason: AI agents can dramatically improve efficiency and automate mission-critical functions like customer support, sales, operations, and even security. However, this deep integration into business processes introduces risks that, without proper API security, can compromise sensitive data and decision-making.  Challenging the Myth of…

11 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today

With change a constant, IT professionals looking to improve their careers can benefit from the latest insights into employers’ needs. Data from Foote Partners on the skills and certification most in demand today may provide helpful signposts. Analyzing more than 640 certifications as part of its 4Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…

AI in the Enterprise: Key Findings from the ThreatLabz 2025 AI Security Report

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past year—something Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the world’s largest security cloud.As enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same…

New research reveals security’s biggest AI challenges – and two potential solutions

A new survey of security leaders has revealed a stark contrast between AI expectations and realities – while enthusiasm for AI’s potential runs high, teams are grappling with significant challenges in implementation demonstrating ROI, and realizing tangible business impact. Sponsored by Tines and AWS, IDC’s Voice of Security 2025 white paper features survey data from…

Not all cuts are equal: Security budget choices disproportionately impact risk

Inadequate security budgets to support technology upgrades, security training, and business initiatives have a disproportionate impact in making businesses more susceptible to attacks, according to new research. A survey of 600 CISOs in Europe, the US, Australia, and Japan commissioned by Splunk found a language and priority gap between boards and security leaders. CISOs are…

FCC creates national security council to counter cyber threats from China

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established a new Council for National Security to coordinate and strengthen the agency’s efforts against foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on threats from China. “The Council will leverage the full range of the Commission’s regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement authorities to promote America’s national security and counter foreign adversaries,…

CIOs and CISOs take on NIS2: Key challenges, security opportunities

The impact of NIS2 compliance on day-to-day operations has put many IT leaders in a stressful bind. The Network and Information Security 2 directive, which expands the scope of its predecessor to cover 15 sectors, aims to provide a common level of cybersecurity across EU member states. The scope of the regulations are estimated to…

Sherweb Adds Keepit to MSP Data Security Portfolio

Sherweb, a cloud marketplace and distributor for MSPs, recently announced that it would be launching Keepit in its marketplace to enable managed service providers (MSPs) who work with Sherweb to streamline the backup and protection of data critical to internal processes and workloads on Keepit’s cloud-native platform. Keepit adds new backup and data resiliency option…

Pentera nabs $60M at a $1B+ valuation to build simulated network attacks to train security teams

Strong and smart security operations teams are at the heart of any cybersecurity strategy, and today a startup that builds tooling to help keep them on their toes is announcing some funding on the back of a lot of growth. Pentera — which has built a system that launches simulations of network attacks to stress…

Azure AI Services: Transforming Business Operations with Intelligent Solutions

As AI tends to evolve, businesses operate much like high-performance engines—designed for precision, power, and results. Yet, without the right guidance, even the most robust…Read More The post Azure AI Services: Transforming Business Operations with Intelligent Solutions appeared first on ISHIR | Software Development India. The post Azure AI Services: Transforming Business Operations with Intelligent…

Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt — and the breach outlook is getting worse

Organizations are taking longer to fix security flaws in their software, and the security debt involved is becoming increasingly critical as a result. According to application security vendor Veracode’s latest State of Software Security report, the average fix time for security flaws has increased from 171 days to 252 days over the past five years.…

SonicWall Partners with CrowdStrike to Enhance MSP Security

SonicWall has partnered with CrowdStrike in a new collaboration that gives MSPs stronger tools to protect their customers with end-to-end managed threat protection. It means more comprehensive security solutions without the complexity.  The solution, SonicSentry MXDR, combines network, endpoint, and cloud protection, all supported by round-the-clock security and network operations centers. For MSPs looking to…

ManageEngine Ushers in a New Era of Customisable and Unified Security Analytics With Its Open API-Based Platform

Company’s SIEM Solution, Log360, Evolves Into a Unified Security Platform; Helps Simplify Security Operations and Future-Proofs Security Investments Log360 transforms security operations from a cost centre to a strategic asset Open APIs and community-driven innovation ensure rapid response to emerging threats while reducing total ownership costs Partnership forged with Sacumen, a specialist cybersecurity firm, to…

How to Build a Robust Cloud Security Strategy: Key Solutions and Tips

As businesses continue to shift their operations to the cloud, ensuring robust cloud security has never been more critical. While the cloud offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces a host of new security challenges. Cloud security strategies must be adaptable, comprehensive, and proactive, especially in a constantly evolving cyber threat environment. In this…

Former top NSA cyber official: Probationary firings ‘devastating’ to cyber, national security

The NSA’s former top cybersecurity official told Congress on Wednesday that the Trump administration’s attempts to mass fire probationary federal employees will be “devastating” for U.S. cybersecurity operations. In testimony to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Rob Joyce, the former NSA cybersecurity director who retired from government service last year, warned…

What is zero trust? The security model for a distributed and risky era

What is zero trust? Zero trustis a cybersecurity model or strategy in which no person or computing entity is considered inherently trustworthy, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the organization’s network. It’s distinct from a more traditional way of thinking about computer networks that considers everything inside some defined boundary — everyone on…

Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends?

Can We Be Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends? Driven by the incessant need for safer digital environments where data and machine identities form the core of many organizational operations. A seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, must ponder, how promising are the future cybersecurity trends? Can we remain optimistic about the future of security?…

AI can kill banks: Cybersecurity’s disinformation gap

The British research organization Say No To Disinfo has simulated an AI-driven disinformation campaign in cooperation with communications specialists Fenimore Harper. As part of the campaign, 500 bank customers in the UK were confronted with synthetic “rumours” about their financial institution. The motivation behind the simulation was to ascertain whether fake news campaigns based on…

Data Leak Exposes TopSec’s Role in China’s Censorship-as-a-Service Operations

An analysis of a data leak from a Chinese cybersecurity company TopSec has revealed that it likely offers censorship-as-a-service solutions to prospective customers, including a state-owned enterprise in the country. Founded in 1995, TopSec ostensibly offers services such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and vulnerability scanning. But it’s also providing “boutique” solutions in order

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