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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly those subject to regulatory obligations. Now is an opportune time for businesses of all sizes to reassess and update their encryption strategies, ensuring they stay ahead in cybersecurity by adopting the latest automated cryptography management...

In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, traditional security measures alone are not enough. A cyber vault offers a secure, isolated environment designed to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access and evolving threats. By integrating immutability, air-gapping, and seamless recovery processes, it provides an extra layer of defense that traditional methods lack. As cyber threats continue to evolve, understanding and implementing a cyber vault becomes crucial. This blog explores the...

While many organisations can defend against published application vulnerabilities, they often neglect to build security into the application production process. This leaves the door wide open for vulnerabilities to be exploited by the adversaries. In fact, zero-day attacks are on the rise: Google researchers discovered that the number of zero days exploited had doubled within recent years, with 97 zero days exploited in the wild in 2023, compared with 62 in 2022. Zero-day vulnerabilities present...

API security is becoming an increasingly more prominent discussion for security teams. Notably, API security incidents have more than doubled within the past 12 months, according to recent research. The research also found that API usage is rapidly accelerating, with two-thirds now managing over 100 APIs every day. Evidently, organisations continue to struggle to keep pace with the threats associated with expanding API ecosystems, along with trying to accurately comprehend their complex behavioural attributes. With...

Today, SASE vendor, Cato Networks, announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024—doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE. “IT security is broken, and enterprises are turning to Cato to fix it,” said Shlomo Kramer, co-founder and CEO at Cato Networks. “A proliferation of point solutions and...

Finding the right app or software developer can make the difference between project success or catastrophic failure. A remote developer is someone who works from a remote location but virtually within a development company. These software developers have the same roles as full-time developers, working as remote developers. They can be freelancers who work from anywhere in the world, in Dubai or Buenos Aires. Below, we will discuss what you need to look for when...

Security Awareness pros KnowBe4 have published findings on cybersecurity training among UK employees and the adoption of 'best practice' policies by organisations. The report, entitled 'UK Cybersecurity Practices at Work', highlights the various cybersecurity threats faced by modern organisations and expresses concern over the insufficient training received by employees across the UK. According to the study, over half (51%) of UK workers have not been trained to avoid phishing scams, and a staggering 18% have...

Mimecast, a leading global human risk management platform, announced today the acquisition of Code42, a leader in insider threat and data loss protection. Expanding on the success of their existing technology partnership, this acquisition marks a critical step in Mimecast’s strategy to revolutionize how organizations manage and mitigate human-centered security risks. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Mimecast’s platform stands out in our crowded industry by focusing specifically on the critical moment of risk—a...

Keepit, a global provider of a comprehensive cloud backup and recovery platform, today released a survey conducted by Foundry, as well as a study based on in-depth interviews conducted by Keepit. Both reveal critical gaps in disaster recovery strategies and highlight the pressing need for enhanced data security measures. In an evolving technological landscape, enterprise IT leaders are grappling with unprecedented challenges in data protection and governance, driven by the rapid adoption of cloud applications...

Plexal, the innovation company solving society's challenges through collaboration, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have partnered for a new international initiative – CyberBoost.  Extending across two streams initially, CyberBoost: Build will support innovators to build their first MVP. Meanwhile, CyberBoost: Catalyse, which is powered by Plexal, will enable startups to use Singapore as a catalyst for scaling – and is now accepting applications.  Opening the gateway into Singapore,...