Cybersecurity funding drops sharply in Q2

Seed funding rounds dominated, while the enterprise market continued a trend of consolidating security vendors.

By David Jones • July 11, 2023

JumpCloud abruptly initiates mass API key reset

The company did not specify the nature of the incident, but the sudden decision to reset all API keys could indicate something is amiss, one expert said.

By Matt Kapko • July 10, 2023

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Risk Management

An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority. 

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TPG to buy Forcepoint’s public sector cybersecurity business for $2.45B

The deal for Forcepoint’s government and critical infrastructure-focused business marks one of the largest in the cybersecurity market this year.

By Matt Kapko • July 10, 2023

Only 5% of CISOs report to CEOs, survey finds

CISOs are still most likely to report to the CIO, but Heidrick & Struggles expects that to change as cyber responsibilities evolve.

By Matt Kapko • July 7, 2023

IronNet in NYSE compliance crosshairs after failing to file quarterly earnings on time

Management at the cybersecurity firm has been in talks on a deal to raise additional capital and go private. 

By David Jones • July 6, 2023

The role for AI in cybersecurity

Generative AI can become an ally for new security professionals who may otherwise feel overwhelmed. For more seasoned security analysts, it can offer time to refine their skills through automation of repetitive tasks.

By Sue Poremba • July 5, 2023

How bad code fuels security mishaps

Spotting code that messes up operations or hurts security requires a proactive approach — and direct insight from developers.

By Jen A. Miller • June 30, 2023

White House releases cyber budget priorities for fiscal year 2025

Federal agencies are advised to demonstrate how their spending aligns with the national cybersecurity strategy.

By Matt Kapko • June 29, 2023

What to do after a data breach

Long before a data breach, well-prepared companies set up incident response teams with workers from multiple departments.

By Sue Poremba • June 29, 2023

Rubrik, Microsoft partner to leverage generative AI for faster incident response

The collaboration will integrate Rubrik Security Cloud with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure OpenAI Service.

By David Jones • June 28, 2023

State and local governments grapple to mitigate cyber risks

Municipalities are being pushed to step up investments amid high insurance premiums and strict demands on risk prevention.

By David Jones • June 27, 2023

How are states supporting K-12 cybersecurity amid growing threats?

As state efforts slowly ramp up to help struggling districts, they alone can’t completely remedy cybersecurity risks, one ed tech expert said.

By Anna Merod • June 23, 2023

Cyber CEOs are all-in on generative AI

Generative AI and LLMs are gaining attention in the security industry but not everyone is convinced the technologies will deliver the benefits promised.

By Matt Kapko • June 21, 2023

LastPass CEO reflects on lessons learned, regrets and moving forward from a cyberattack

Karim Toubba is ready to talk nearly a year after LastPass suffered a cyberattack that became one of the biggest security blunders of 2022.

By Matt Kapko • June 13, 2023

Cyber insurance market is stabilizing as growth remains certain, Moody’s says

Escalating price increases have moderated as the business has become profitable. Insurance firms are placing tight controls regarding cyber hygiene practices.

By David Jones • June 8, 2023

Dragos to slash 9% of workforce, trim other costs amid sales slowdown

The industrial cybersecurity specialist cited is reporting a longer sales cycle and is fighting to maintain long term independence.

By David Jones • June 8, 2023

Existing security policy for critical infrastructure needs major overhaul, commission says

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 says the federal relationship with the private sector is based on outdated policy.

By David Jones • June 7, 2023

When adopting security tools, less is more, Gartner says

Security professionals say they want to consolidate vendors but, in actuality, Gartner fields far more calls about new technologies than reducing the cyber tech stack. 

By Naomi Eide • June 6, 2023

CrowdStrike adds threat data to generative AI push

The security vendor plans to use different LLMs for specific purposes. It may also build some of its own, CEO George Kurtz said.

By Matt Kapko • June 1, 2023

CISOs still expect cyber budget increases amid economic pressure

A study from Nuspire shows CISOs continue to focus on maximizing value as they seek more efficient and simplified security posture.

By David Jones • June 1, 2023

Only one-third of school districts have a full-time employee dedicated to cybersecurity

For the last six years, cybersecurity has continued to be a top concern for ed tech leaders, according to a survey by the Consortium for School Networking.

By Anna Merod • June 1, 2023

Palo Alto Networks teases plans for generative AI across security services

The security vendor is taking a restrained approach to deploying generative AI products, but the company’s leaders still believe the technology will herald a major shift for cybersecurity.

By Matt Kapko • May 31, 2023

PyPI to mandate 2FA by the end of 2023

The mandate is part of a larger effort to prevent account takeover attacks.

By David Jones • May 30, 2023

Why cyber is also a CIO problem

When an incursion occurs, IT teams need to have a recovery plan and backup systems ready for deployment.

By Matt Ashare • May 25, 2023

CISA updates ransomware guide 3 years after its debut

The #StopRansomware guide, updated in partnership with the FBI, NSA and MS-ISAC, reflects aggressive new techniques used by threat actors, including double extortion.

By David Jones • May 24, 2023