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Mobile security specialists, Lookout Inc. has announced it now has an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to provide endpoint-to-cloud security to organisations around the world. The new partnership will see Lookout deliver BeyondCorp Alliance product integrations and debuted its Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security solution on Google Cloud Marketplace. Lookout will reportedly bring additional choice of security capabilities for customers on Google Workspace, helping them mitigate the risk of endpoints compromising corporate data. In early 2019,...

Armis, the unified asset visibility and security platform provider, has announced the appointment of Michael Carpenter to Armis’ Board of Directors. As the President of Global Sales and Field Operations at Crowdstrike, he was instrumental in expanding the sales organisation worldwide and generating business growth at incredible scale. This led to its IPO in 2019 and he has maintained the company’s tremendous growth today. Prior to Crowdstrike, Carpenter served as president, Global Sales and Field...

AT&T Cybersecurity has today announced that its new Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offering now includes Palo Alto Networks. AT&T SASE is an integrated solution that combines Palo Alto Networks software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology, security capabilities and fiber-based network connectivity in a completely managed solution.    The comprehensive solution, with expertise in design configuration, deployment, and 24/7 management from a single provider, helps enterprises and state and local governments to modernise their networks,...

One Identity, the identity-centric security company, today announced the appointment of four executives that bring a wealth of software-as-a-service (SaaS) expertise to the organisation. The appointment of Rima Pawar as Vice President of Product Management, Joe Garber as Vice President of Marketing, Teri Robb as Vice President of North American Sales and Chris Wood as Vice President of Sales for One Identity and Quest Software Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) enables One Identity to continue to capitalise...

Yet another year has passed, and so too has another evening celebrating the industry’s best bloggers, podcasters, and social media personalities! Unfortunately, we’ve had to skip the pub again and opt for a virtual awards ceremony but as usual, we remain consistent with the alcohol supply. Thanks to our sponsors Qualys and KnowBe4, cocktail kits were delivered for free to all attendees based in the UK to accompany an online cocktail-making class provided by Patrick Fogarty of Doctor Ink’s Curiosities/Stir Crazy. Those outside...

Due to the introduction of the EU Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems in 2016, cybersecurity measures are becoming increasingly important, especially for critical infrastructure such as electricity or water supply, or for large industrial companies. Our concise online conference will explore the ongoing technical challenges faced in securing critical infrastructure against potential cyber-attacks. Over one half-day, cybersecurity experts will share valuable knowledge and experiences, with a practical demonstration of solutions delivered by...

AT&T Cybersecurity has announced its AT&T USM Anywhere platform will now offer on-demand advisory service for new and existing customers to tackle threat detection and response faster.   The company recognises that security teams are often overwhelmed and understaffed. Therefore, the ability to confidently respond to threats is limited by the maturity of their cybersecurity technologies to react quickly to alerts. Also, a lack of resources means security teams may not have the right skills to address the increasing complexity of protecting...

The IT Security Guru welcomes John E. Dunn as our new Editor in Chief! With his 30-year career in journalism, John will come on board to bring you in-depth analyses on the most pressing challenges facing the IT security industry. A veteran tech reporter, John has written for titles such as Personal Computer Magazine, Network Week, Network World, and LAN Magazine. In 2003, he co-founded Techworld and started covering cybersecurity full time. His articles have...

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns three today and since its launch in 2019, hundreds of millions of euros worth of fines have been handed out to companies of the likes of British Airways, Marriott International Hotels, and even Google. But not everyone thinks this piece of legislation is living up to the hype. Access Now’s new report, Three years under the GDPR: An implementation progress report, explores just how far this legislation...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced a new product feature called PhishFlipTM, which turns real-world phishing attacks into safe, simulated phishing templates. A majority of data breaches begin with a phishing attack and the threat continues to grow. According to the fourth quarter 2020 Phishing Activity Trends Report by the Anti Phishing Working Group, phishing attacks doubled in 2020, growing from 100,000 in January to 200,000 in...