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BackBox introduces major update to Network Vulnerability Manager
Yesterday
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ransomware
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security breaches
BackBox enhances network vulnerability management with an update to its Network Vulnerability Manager, allowing organisations to mark mitigated Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, thus refining their risk scores and optimising remediation efforts.
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GitGuardian introduces tool to strengthen codebase health
Yesterday
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it automation
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devsecops
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm GitGuardian has introduced a Software Composition Analysis module, designed to enhance the health of organisations' codebases by automating detection and remediation of vulnerabilities in software dependencies.
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Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Yesterday
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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world backup day
CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.
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Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.
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Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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mentorship
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squarex
Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.
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How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
Yesterday
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data protection
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cloud services
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physical security
To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.
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CyberArk launches industry's first identity-centric secure browser
Yesterday
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data protection
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pam
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iam
CyberArk launches industry-first identity-centric secure browser, providing a robust blend of security, privacy, and efficiency suited to varying user needs and ensuring protection of sensitive data.
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RingCentral unveils RingEX, an AI-integrated business phone system
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RingCentral introduces RingEX, an innovative business phone system utilising their proprietary RingSense AI tech, aiming to enhance workplace productivity and streamline communications.
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Paris start-up Mindee unveils AI-powered document processing tool
Yesterday
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saas
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fintech
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Paris-based start-up Mindee introduces AI-driven tool docTI, revolutionising document processing in SaaS products by bypassing data model training, boosting tech industry efficiency.
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BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation
Yesterday
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bmw
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digitalisation
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productivity
BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Yesterday
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ai
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phishing
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mfa
ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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UK banks join Singapore's cyber scam defence programme launch
Yesterday
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phishing
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cybersecurity
In a united effort, SIM Academy, Singtel CSI, and UOB have launched Defence Against Cyber Scams, a programme aimed at increasing cyber resilience through prevention and combat strategies, with UOB's staff being its first beneficiaries.
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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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learning
Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.
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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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certification
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it management
LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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threat intelligence
New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
Yesterday
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m&a
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cyber threats
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genai
In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.
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Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
Yesterday
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application security
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cloud security
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cnapp
Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Yesterday
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
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Zoom introduces Workplace AI platform & expands AI services
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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collaboration
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productivity
Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.
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Deloitte Digital named 2024 Adobe Partner of the Year for APAC
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital strategy
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adobe
Deloitte Digital named 2024 Adobe Digital Experience Partner of the Year for the Asia Pacific, affirming its long-term alliance and commitment to excellence with Adobe.
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StarHub introduces LifeHub+ for streamlined health services access
Yesterday
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it in healthcare
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telemedicine
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singapore
StarHub launches LifeHub+, a one-stop platform integrated into its app offering comprehensive health and wellness services, enhancing access to healthcare in Singapore.
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Juniper touts enterprise focus for GBP USD $900bn telecoms potential by 2024
Yesterday
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iot
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juniper research
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monetisation
Juniper Research's study urges telecom operators to focus on enterprise markets such as IoT to optimise the utilisation of the forecasted GBP USD $900bn global telecom market by 2024.
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Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
Yesterday
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creative technologies
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community
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developer toolkit
Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.
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Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
Yesterday
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visa
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online fraud
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asia pacific
Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.