Tag: Cybersecurity
File hosting service Dropbox breached by cyberattack
May 8, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SAN FRANCISCO — There’s been another major disruption to hit the cybersecurity world, as online file hosting service Dropbox has reported a data breach with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In its SEC filing, the company says it became aware of the incident in April.
“When we became aware of the incident, we launched an investigation with industry-leading forensic investigators to understand what happened and mitigate risks to our users,”...
Z-Wave Alliance announces support of cyber labeling programs for IoT devices
May 3, 2024SSN Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. – The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization, announced its full support of the latest cybersecurity labeling programs for IoT and connected devices.
In conjunction with the Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest 2024, the Alliance has announced that the Z-Wave protocol security framework meets, and in some cases exceeds, the regulations and requirements set forth by the recently announced U.S. Cyber Trust Mark.
“Robust device security has long-stood...
SimSpace welcomes Matt Knutsen as new CRO
May 2, 2024SSN Staff
BOSTON – SimSpace has announced the appointment of Matt Knutsen as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Knutsen is expected to spearhead the company’s global sales and revenue growth strategy, drive expansion initiatives, and foster strategic partnerships to stress test businesses’ and state agencies’ people, processes and technologies.
A two decade veteran of the field, Knutsen most recently held the position of CRO at cyber training provider Immersive Labs, where he...
Kodem Security announces advancements in application security, team expansion
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – Kodem Security, a runtime-powered application security company, have announced several cybersecurity enhancements with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and additions to their team.
Kodem Security recently revealed its latest innovation, a runtime-powered static application security testing (SAST) solution, extending Kodem’s platform, which offers software supply chain security (SCA) and Container Security. These new capabilities reportedly give product and...
Tim Rains joins ADT as new CISO
March 29, 2024SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – ADT has announced the appointment of its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tim Rains.
With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Rains is being tasked with spearheading initiatives in cybersecurity strategy, assurance, compliance, vulnerability management, risk management, and governance for ADT.
“I’m eager to see Tim’s influence on ADT’s cybersecurity efforts and know he will make a meaningful addition to an...
Quorum Cyber finalist for Security MS Excellence awards
March 22, 2024SSN Staff
TAMPA, Fla. – Quorum Cyber recently revealed that it is a double award finalist for both the Security MSSP of the Year as well as the Security Customer Champion in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards.
The company was honored among a global field of industry leaders that demonstrated success across the security landscape during the past 12 months.
“We are thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist in not one, but two, categories at the upcoming Microsoft Security Excellence Awards...
Allied Universal nails assessment amid push to secure ports
March 13, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal’s client, the Helen Delich Bently Port of Baltimore, has received a top U.S. Coast Guard security assessment for the 15th consecutive year, a noteworthy accomplishment as the nation begins a push to better secure its ports.
In late February, the White House issued an executive order (E.O.) designed to strengthen its maritime cybersecurity, supply chains and industrial base, and improve onshore domestic manufacturing. The White House is putting...
Thrillogy
March 6, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
The return of dreaded continuity. I swear that three is our lucky number and this will be the last time I discuss ransomware in this space, at least for a little while.
BlackCat/ALPHV is apparently falling apart this week if you’ve been following that story closely. The official word is that they stole the $22 million payment from UnitedHealthcare and collectively ghosted the world. Which, you know, that money is kind of already stolen? I mean, that’s what blackmail basically is, guys....
Darktrace partners with Xage Security
March 4, 2024SSN Staff
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom – Cybersecurity artificial intelligence (AI) developer Darktrace, and Xage Security, a provider of zero trust cybersecurity solutions, have announced a new partnership.
In a release, the companies revealed that the partnership combines Xage Security's zero trust protection with Darktrace's AI-powered anomaly-based threat detection. The integration reportedly makes it easy to identify and respond to breaches in progress at any stage in operational technology...
Commend partners with SBA to enhance cybersecurity in product development
March 1, 2024SSN Staff
MAHWAH, N.J. – Security and communications provider Commend is celebrating what it calls a milestone following its collaboration with SBA Research on cybersecurity.
Since March 2022, a joint research project has seen experts with both groups that had been focusing on the security-critical aspects of Commend’s software development. Their key objective the company said was centered around the ability to run rigorous systematic security analyses and tests already at the very earliest...