Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 25th: Contrast Security, Alkira, KnowBe4, 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 25th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from Contrast Security, Alkira, KnowBe4, 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 25th.
Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 25th
Alkira Launches a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Service
Alkira, a network infrastructure service provider, has launched the Alkira Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), a new cloud-based service that aims to redefine secure access from anywhere in an enterprise. The service will launch in Q4 2024 and is built to combine zero-trust principles with Alkira’s network infrastructure expertise to provide clients with a unified platform for end-to-end secure connectivity. Alkira ZTNA will include features for maintaining consistent traffic flows, enhancing security with existing network segmentation, integrating with other applications, and simplifying the management, monitoring, and visibility of a company’s network.
Blackwire Labs Reveals Its First Tech-Enabled Product
Blackwire Labs, a tech firm that offers AI cybersecurity solutions to businesses, has launched its first tech-enabled product, Blackwire.ai. The new product is an enterprise-grade GenAI tool that combines human expert-vetted knowledge with blockchain-powered integrity to provide brands with in-depth cybersecurity insights. For example, Blackwire.ai incorporates a blockchain-based certification system that creates a record of all information sources, making it easier for users to ensure that every insight can be traced to verified origins.
Cofense Releases New AI-Powered Spam Reduction Capabilities
Cofense, an intelligence-driven phishing defense solution provider, has released several AI-driven spam reduction capabilities for its Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) platform. The new features aim to reduce the workloads SOC analysts are responsible for so they can concentrate on genuine threats. For example, Cofense’s new AI-powered spam filter can reduce SOA analyst spam overhead by leveraging Bayesian Machine Learning (ML) to automatically identify and filter out spam that would have otherwise overwhelmed an analyst’s inbox.
Contrast Security Debuts a Managed Application Security Service
Contrast Security, an application security solution, has launched Contrast One. This new managed Application Security (AppSec) service combines Contrast Security’s Runtime Security Platform with AppSec experts to help clients eliminate application vulnerabilities in development, stop attacks in production, and more. Contrast One is now available for application security testing (AST) and application detection and response (ADR) use cases, helping customers accelerate the detection and remediation of application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities.
Fortinet Releases its Annual Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report
Fortinet, a cybersecurity provider focused on networking and security, has released its annual 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report. The report highlights the crucial role a cyber-aware workforce should play in managing and mitigating organizational risks. According to the findings, over 60 percent of respondents expect more employees to fall victim to attacks in which cyber-criminals use AI, nearly 70 percent believe their employees lack critical cybersecurity knowledge, and three-quarters of business leaders plan their security awareness campaigns monthly or quarterly.
KnowBe4 Announces a Free Module to Help Teams Address Security Risks During Hiring
KnowBe4 has released a complimentary cybersecurity module to enhance organizational safety during hiring and onboarding. The new module involves in-depth interviews with KnowBe4 staff members who recount their experiences uncovering a bad actor disguised as a new hire while working for a nation-state government. John Just, chief learning officer at KnowBe4, says, “By focusing on the hiring process, we are helping organizations strengthen their defenses at a critical point of vulnerability. We are now offering this training at no cost, empowering companies to detect and manage these sophisticated infiltration attempts from the very first interaction with potential hires.”
RegScale Details the Updated Features Available in RegScale 6.0
RegScale, a GRC and Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) solution provider, has announced RegScale 6.0, the latest update for its platform. The enhancements will help users maximize operational efficiency, simplify risk management, and use compliance-trained AI and automation to reduce costs and staff burden. Other updates include streamlined compliance with guided workflows, industry-leading integrations, real-time insights to simplify risk management, customizable dashboards, and more.
SecurityBridge Announces a New Feature to Improve SAP Security
SecurityBridge, a Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, has announced a new feature to enhance SAP security by providing automated protection for unpatched systems. The new feature, Virtual Patching, is a cross-platform solution integrating SecurityBridge’s Patch Management and Threat Detection modules together. It aims to offer companies real-time defense against vulnerabilities by alerting SAP administrators whenever unpatched code is detected.
Socket Raises $40 Million in a Series B Funding Round
Socket, a platform provider focused on protecting software from supply chain attacks, has closed a $40 million Series B funding round. Abstract Ventures led the round, which included participation from Elad Gil, Andreessen Horowitz, and a group of angel investors. The company will use the capital to accelerate its product development and expand its team by actively hiring for roles in its product, sales, and engineering departments.
Swimlane Appoints a New Chief Financial Officer
Swimlane, an automation solution for security organizations, has appointed Bob Parker as its new Chief Financial Officer. Parker has extensive experience in financial and business leadership roles, having previously served as the CFO for Circulor and SnapLogic and, most recently, helped SentinelOne develop its operational and financial infrastructure during its pre-IPO journey. James Brear, CEO of Swimlane, says, “Bob joins Swimlane at a pivotal time as automation and AI become the focal point of security operations. He is the perfect addition to help us chart the next phase of our growth and advance our financial modeling for the future.”
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