Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 10th: Netskope, Exabeam, Ridge Security, and More

The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring news from the week of October 10th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from Netskope, Exabeam, Ridge Security, and more.

Keeping up with all the most relevant Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring news can be time-consuming. As a result, our editorial team aims to summarize some of the top headlines in the space by curating a collection of the latest vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy news. With that in mind, here is some of the top endpoint security and network monitoring news from the week of October 10th.

Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 10th

Exabeam Appoints a New CEO

Exabeam, a provider of intelligence and automation technology that powers security operations, has appointed Pete Harteveld as Chief Executive Officer. The leadership transition follows Chris O’Malley’s decision to retire after three years of dedicated service to the company and over 30 years of executive leadership. “Thanks to Chris’ leadership and the dedication of our employees worldwide, the company is operating from a position of incredible strength, Harteveld says. “I look forward to building on that foundation, driving continued growth, and ensuring we deliver unmatched value to our customers and partners.”

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Ivanti Releases Version 25.X of the Ivanti Connect Secure Platform

Ivanti, a global enterprise IT and security software company, has released Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) version 25.X. The new ICS release features a modernized, enterprise-grade operating system (OS), platform hardening, and gateway enhancements, which aim to minimize the impact of vulnerabilities, reduce attack surfaces, and enhance operational resilience. This update also utilizes an enterprise-grade Oracle Linux (OL) operating system, alongside an updated kernel and refreshed tech stack, that lays a foundation for securely delivering scalability and enterprise-grade performance in cloud, virtual, and hardware form factors.

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Mindgard Announces a CEO Appointment

Mindgard, an Artificial Intelligence security solution provider, has appointed James Brear as Chief Executive Officer. To further accelerate its growth, the company also welcomed renowned offensive security researcher Rich Smith to its team and established its U.S. headquarters in Boston. James Brear is a seasoned growth-stage CEO with over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity marketplace, bringing a proven track record of scaling public and private technology companies. Most recently, he served as CEO of Swimlane, and previously held leadership roles at Veriflow (acquired by VMware) and Procera (acquired by Francisco Partners).

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Netskope Enhances Its UZTNA Solution

Netskope, a modern security and networking platform for the cloud and AI era, has enhanced its Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) solution. The new functionalities available on the solution include built-in, context-aware device intelligence, embedded UZTNA threat and data protection, and AI-powered policy optimization with recently announced Copilot, which automates granular policy creation for discovered applications. Additionally, with UZTNA at the branch, organizations can extend access to private applications in branch networks by hosting Netskope’s ZTNA publisher directly on the 5G Netskope One Gateway.

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Nokia Shares Findings From the Nokia Threat Intelligence Report

Nokia has shared findings from the Nokia Threat Intelligence Report. The report draws on operational insights from Nokia’s NetGuard and Deepfield portfolios alongside real-world data from Managed Security Services operations, advanced research from Nokia Bell Labs, and expertise in cybersecurity consulting and quantum-safe networking. Some of the most significant takeaways from the study include reports that 78 percent of DDoS attacks now end within five minutes (up from 44 percent in 2024), 76 percent of vulnerabilities stemming from missing patches, and more.

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Ridge Security Announces RidgeGen, an Agentic AI Framework

Ridge Security, an AI-powered offensive security platform for Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), has announced RidgeGen, an Agentic AI framework designed to take security validation from automation to autonomy. Ridge Security’s flagship product, RidgeBot, will be powered by RidgeGen, enabling it to deliver intelligent, context-aware offensive security validation across the IT, OT, and AI infrastructure. With the addition of RidgeGen, RidgeBot can combine the contextual intelligence of LLMs with its proven domain-specific knowledge to tackle more complex exploit testing and generate more accurate testing results.

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