Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a ‘continual battle,’ but industry can’t be ‘complacent,’ experts say
March 7, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—With the rash of nation-state cyberattacks in 2024, as well as the assault of ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure and businesses, cybersecurity experts cited three key elements in preventing future incidents.
During the most recent Security Insights webcast, “Structural Integrity: discussing cybersecurity for an uncertain future,” moderated by Security Systems News Managing Editor Ken Showers, panelists offered advice on how to tackle...
For International Women’s Day, cyber professionals offer insight
March 7, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Cybersecurity represents the bleeding edge of electronic security and the fertile ground in which new technologies like artificial intelligence is grown, but there’s a growing resource that remains woefully untapped.
A report titled “Women in Cybersecurity 2022” found that roughly only 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce consisted of women.
For International Women’s Day Security Systems News spoke with several professionals to...
SecurityBridge concludes 2024 with exponential growth
January 30, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK — SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, concluded 2024 with 80% growth YoY and several achievements.
The growth for the company can be attributed to its license revenue, which SecurityBridge said underscores its rapid expansion in the year.
SecurityBridge secured over 5,000 SAP Production systems, addressing vulnerabilities and reinforcing organizations' digital defenses globally. The company disclosed 11 SAP standard vulnerabilities through its platform....
Quorum Cyber acquires Kivu, appoints Paul Caiazzo as chief threat officer
January 29, 2025SSN Staff
EDINBURGH, UK, and TAMPA, Fla. — Quorum Cyber revealed it has set a new strategic direction by acquiring Kivu Consulting Inc – a provider of digital forensics, cyber incident response, business restoration, and ransom negotiations in the global insurance, legal, and government sectors.
Kivu provides threat intelligence, threat hunting, and incident response services across the UK, North America, the Middle East, and other international markets. Quorum Cyber has appointed Paul Caiazzo...
Tenable announces passing of Chairman and CEO Amit Yoran
January 4, 2025SSN Staff
COLUMBIA, Md.—Exposure management company Tenable Holdings, Inc. has announced the passing of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amit Yoran, who died unexpectedly on Jan. 3, 2025, after battling cancer.
In a statement announcing Yoran’s passing, the company described Yoran as a “visionary leader and a pioneer in the cybersecurity industry who dedicated his life to making the digital world safer. His unwavering commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions to acquire IDVerse
December 16, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK — LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a part of RELX, has entered into an agreement to acquire IDVerse, a provider of AI-powered automated document authentication and fraud detection solutions.
As a result, IDVerse will become part of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Business Services.
Founded in Australia and launched commercially in 2018, IDVerse uses AI to combat fraud and deepfakes. Its proprietary technology is powered by a neural network which verifies the authenticity of identity documents...
Rise of ransomware-as-a-service leading to blackmail-fueled industry
November 27, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If you had trouble getting your morning coffee recently, you may have ransomware to blame for the disruption in service.
Arizona-based supply chain management company Blue Yonder found itself under attack by ransomware that managed to disrupt its managed services hosted environment for the company. Blue Yonder has a global clientele of over 3,000 members and includes names like Coca-Cola and Starbucks, which uses the software to manage worker schedules.
In...
Index Engines: Leverage AI for cyber resilience
October 16, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Cybersecurity experts Index Engines have announced an “Ask the Expert” webcast and the release of an eBook in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The webcast, “Ask an Expert: Leveraging AI for Cyber Resilience,” scheduled for Oct. 23 at 11:00 am ET, will review the importance of trusted data integrity and highlight the importance of recovery and more proactive cyber strategies to enhance cybersecurity.
“We...
Geutebrück USA adds Pierre Bourgeix to its advisory board
September 30, 2024SSN Staff
TAMPA, Fla.—Geutebrück USA, the North, South and Central American sales, support, and distribution arm of the German video security solutions manufacturer Geutebrück, has made a strategic move to bolster its leadership and expertise by appointing Pierre Bourgeix to its advisory board.
Bourgeix, the CEO and founder of the global security consultancy ESI Convergent, brings over three decades of extensive experience in the security industry, having held influential roles at prestigious...
UK ups protections of data centers
September 18, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
LONDON—U.K. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced on Sept. 12 that the government would classify data centers as “Critical National Infrastructure” (CNI) in a move that experts say positions the country as one of the safest for business.
It’s the first CNI designation in almost a decade, since the Space and Defense sectors gained the same status in 2015, according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
“Recognizing data centers...