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Written by Jake Olcott, VP Government Affairs, BitSight If you’ve glanced at the opinion columns of security industry publications, you’ve probably seen the term “risk-based” floating around, as in “the time is now for a comprehensive, risk-based approach” or “a risk-based approach to security is key to business alignment." However, many of these articles fail to define what exactly a risk-based approach to cybersecurity is. And that’s a problem — without a solid understanding of...

• AI, biometrics, IOT, drones, cybercrime, home and business security products and services to launch at IFSEC • F1 leader Valtteri Bottas on Abloy stand as brand ambassador • IFSEC International / 18-20 June / ExCeL London From drone and anti-drone technology, to biometrics, surveillance and storage systems, IFSEC will be home to dozens of exclusive product launches next month. IFSEC International takes place 18-20 June 2019 at ExCeL London. More than 500 security suppliers...

The use of secret cameras to spy on guests in rented accommodation has recently made the headlines, but to the security industry such tactics are nothing new. Surveillance devices can be used to target travelling business people, politicians, activists, and journalists, among others. To help all travellers to stay safe while away from home, Kaspersky Lab security researchers have created a list of top security hacks for digital devices and information – using simple techniques...

ExtraHop, provider of enterprise cyber analytics from the inside out, today launched the ExtraHop for IBM QRadar app, which integrates with IBM Security Intelligence technology to stream accurate, contextual network behavioural detections into the QRadar SIEM. With Reveal(x) detections in QRadar, organisations have a complete picture of suspicious or anomalous behaviour on their network, as well as the ability to perform rapid, guided investigations. This bi-directional integration lets analysts move back to ExtraHop to explore...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training (SAT) and simulated phishing platform, today announced the acquisition of CLTRe —pronounced “Culture”— a Norwegian company focused on helping organisations assess, build, maintain and measure a strong security posture. CLTRe will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of KnowBe4, and service customers globally. CLTRe’s Toolkit and Security Culture Framework will be available to all KnowBe4 customers later this year. According to The 2018 Cybersecurity...

Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced John Sorensen has joined the company as Vice President of Global Sales Strategy and Execution. Sorensen will report to Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Isaac. In this role, Sorensen will head up a new department to help Forcepoint scale and achieve its growth targets through an enterprise-class customer experience. Sorensen will be part of the team taking Forcepoint’s Converged Security Platform to CISOs and security professionals who requireconsolidated, cloud-based security...

ExtraHop, provider of enterprise cyber analytics from the inside out, today announced the new ExtraHop Panorama Partner Program. The Panorama Program is designed to enable global channel partners to accelerate the adoption and integration of network traffic analysis (NTA) to help enterprise customers modernize their security operations. Fueled by 10x growth in cybersecurity, ExtraHop is expanding its global channel program, working with global reseller, distribution, managed services, and integration partners with deep domain expertise in...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the appointment of the well-known industry commentator and prolific blogger, Javvad Malik, as Security Awareness Advocate to its EMEA team. “Javvad is held in high-regard across the information security sector and is a person I have admired for some time,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “We are excited about the passionate and fresh approach he takes to making information...

SANS Institute has launched a new campaign in EMEA to encourage people to test their cyber security knowledge and to help highlight the cyber security skills gap. Starting with a short, fun testcovering topics such as encryption, two-factor authentication, hashing, penetration testing and incident response, the Level Up websiteaims to attract potential new cyber security professionals into the industry. The website also aims to give existing industry professionals an idea of what skills they should...

This year’s Infosecurity Europe – Europe’s number one information security event – is raising the bar for 2019 with over 400 exhibitors set to attend, featuring some of the most forward-thinking, innovative cyber security companies from around the world. To allow visitors to make the most of the event, Infosecurity Europe has introduced the new LaunchPad, an interactive one-stop-shop for visitors to listen and explore some of the new exhibitor novelties at the show, and...