Akamai has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology. LayerX’s solutions will extend Akamai’s protection into the browser, where the majority of enterprise tasks now occur and where today’s workforce engages with generative AI applications, SaaS AI solutions, and AI agents.…
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AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
A framework for securely collecting forensic artifacts into S3 buckets
When customers experience a security incident, they need to acquire forensic artifacts to identify root cause, extract indicators of compromise (IoCs), and validate remediation efforts. NIST 800-86, Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques into Incident Response, defines digital forensics as a process comprised of four basic phases: collection, examination, analysis, and reporting. This blog post focuses…
Global Security News, Government & Policy
Infotrust Acquires Catalyst Cyber To Accelerate Federal Gov Expansion
Infotrust Ltd has agreed to acquire 100% of Canberra‑based Catalyst Cyber Pty Ltd in a performance‑linked transaction valued at approximately $5 million, securing immediate access to high‑barrier federal government cyber security markets and strengthening Infotrust’s position as a sovereign Australian cyber security provider.
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management
OpenAI to acquire Promptfoo to strengthen AI agent security testing
OpenAI said it plans to acquire AI testing startup Promptfoo, a move aimed at strengthening security checks for AI agents as enterprises move toward deploying autonomous systems in business workflows. Promptfoo’s tools allow developers to test LLM applications against adversarial prompts, including prompt injection and jailbreak attempts, and to evaluate whether models follow safety and…
AI, Global Security News
Trump Sons Back New Drone Company Targeting Pentagon Sales
Powerus says it plans to acquire Ukrainian drone technology to sell to the U.S. military.
AI, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Palo Alto Networks intends to acquire Koi, advancing agentic endpoint security
Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Koi, giving enterprises the power to finally see and protect the AI-native ecosystem that defines modern work. The new imperative: Agentic endpoint security Traditional security was built to stop malicious files, but AI agents and tools can actively read, write, and move data. Attackers…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Booz Allen to acquire Defy Security, expanding global cyber reach
Booz Allen Hamilton has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Defy Security as a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition will expand delivery of end-to-end, tech-enabled cybersecurity solutions for U.S. and international enterprises across financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, technology, energy, retail, and other sectors. Defy Security’s customer base, sales expertise, and vendor…
AI, Enterprise, Global Security News, HP, Risk Management
HP Buys Poly and Moves to Dominate Desktop Communications
HP has been making some interesting moves of late. The latest, to acquire Poly, is one of the most interesting, because unlike HP’s more diverse peers that are expanding in all directions, HP is instead focusing on increasing its depth in the desktop and collaboration segments. Poly, a combination of Polycom and Plantronics that previously…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
HP Buys Poly and Moves to Dominate Desktop Communications
HP has been making some interesting moves of late. The latest, to acquire Poly, is one of the most interesting, because unlike HP’s more diverse peers that are expanding in all directions, HP is instead focusing on increasing its depth in the desktop and collaboration segments. Poly, a combination of Polycom and Plantronics that previously…