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Today, Check Point Software has unveiled its new Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 (R82), as well as additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. The R82 delivers new AI-powered engines to prevent against zero-day threats including phishing, malware, and domain name system (DNS) exploits. It also includes new architectural changes and innovations that drive DevOps agility for data centre operations as well as simplicity and scale. With attacks on the rise globally, it is essential...

Cato Networks, the SASE provider, this week has announced the launch of Cato Safe TLS Inspection, a groundbreaking solution that redefines how enterprises inspect encrypted traffic. With a new data-driven, automated engine added to the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, TLS inspection enablement becomes dramatically simpler, faster, and risk-free, addressing a long-standing network security challenge. Only a fraction of today’s enterprises fully inspect TLS flows due to the operational burden and risk imposed by such action....

SURF Security has launched the beta of its neural net-powered deepfake detection tool for customer testing today. The SURF Deepwater deepfake detector tool is built into the SURF Security Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser® and defends enterprises, media organisations, police, and militaries worldwide from AI deepfake threats. It can detect with up to 98% accuracy whether the person you’re interacting with is an actual human or an AI imitation, alerting users to potential deepfake threats within seconds....

Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today published the Q3 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, which provides insights into the threat landscape across several key areas: hacking communities and the dark web, enterprise security and network security. “Ransomware is one of the most pervasive threats in the cybersecurity landscape. It impacts everyone—businesses and consumers—and threat actors are constantly trying to find new ways to make their ransomware attacks more effective,” said Etay Maor, chief security...

Cybersecurity experts often say that an organisation’s security posture is only as strong as its weakest link. For most organisations, the weakest link isn’t technology – it’s the people who operate it. According to one recent report, 68% of data breaches involve a non-malicious human element, typically someone falling for a phishing scam or another form of social engineering. For that reason, along with a digital firewall, organisations also have to start thinking about how...

Black Duck® announced today that it has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Software Composition Analysis, Q4 2024. This comprehensive report highlights the 10 most significant vendors in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) market, assessing them on 25 criteria within two main categories: current offerings and strategic direction. Black Duck achieved the highest possible scores in nine of these criteria, ranking second overall in the current offering category. According to the report:...

This week, KnowBe4, the provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of its new 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, designed to strengthen users' cyber defences during the festive season. This year's kit builds on the success of previous versions, offering a selection of new and improved resources to address the latest holiday-related cyberthreats. The comprehensive toolkit provides useful insights into holiday-specific scams, equipping users with the necessary skills to counteract seasonal...

Meta1st has launched a new platform dedicated to fortifying the human layer of cybersecurity through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company said its AI tools offer an innovative and timely solution to address a critical gap: the need to outpace the threat actors using AI technologies to exploit human vulnerabilities. The enterprise SaaS platform harnesses AI to address the Human Layer, often touted as one of the most critical vulnerabilities in the world...

Black Duck® Software, Inc. has announced the appointment of Sean Forkan as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth across global cybersecurity and infrastructure software companies, Mr. Forkan will oversee Black Duck's global sales, including direct sales, channel partnerships, alliances, and revenue operations. "Sean is joining us at a pivotal time for Black Duck as we launch an independent company poised for growth, profitability, and a strong market position," said...

In an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats, the need for continuous cybersecurity training is more critical than ever. Check Point Research (CPR) even highlights a 30% increase in cyberattacks in Q2 2024 - the highest surge in the last two years. This fact further emphasises how essential it is for organisations to ensure their IT teams are consistently trained and equipped to face growing challenges. Recognising the importance of continual skills development, Check Point...