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SCADAfence Experiences More Than 300% Growth Year over Year

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 enews

SCADAfence, the technology leader in providing cybersecurity and visibility solutions for Operational Technology (OT) security, announces the appointments of Elad Ben-Meir as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Darrell Stein to the Advisory Board. Tel Aviv, February 27, 2019 –SCADAfence, which was recently named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 IoT Startups to WatchIn 2019, has grown its headcount by more than 200% since this time last year. The company, which has seen a 300% increase in revenue growth in Q4 2018 vis-a-vis Q4 2017, continues to see…

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Sophos Acquires Avid Secure to Expand Protection for Public Cloud Environments

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Nina Kovačević

Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced that it has acquired next-generation cloud infrastructure security company, Avid Secure. Avid Secure offers an artificial intelligence-based cloud security analytics, compliance, and DevSecOps platform to provide effective end-to-end protection in public cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Google. Founded in 2017 by a team of highly distinguished leaders in IT security, Avid Secure uses artificial intelligence and automation to address the real-world challenges of effective cloud security including lack of workload visibility, and the constant monitoring required to stay…

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Sophos Acquires DarkBytes as Foundation of New MDR Services

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Nina Kovačević

Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced that it has acquired endpoint security platform company, DarkBytes. DarkBytes offers a unified platform to deliver security operations center services to organizations of all sizes. Founded with the mission to deliver enterprise-grade endpoint security through lightweight sensors, asset inventorying, managed threat hunting, and automation technologies, DarkBytes launched their first products in March 2018 and have since been gaining traction in this competitive space. DarkBytes brings to Sophos a highly talented team with rich domain experience in managed detection and response (MDR)…

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How Facebook Is Solving The Fake Accounts Problem

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Nina Kovačević

Are you a Facebook user? If you are, then you can count yourself amongst a global community that includes roughly 2.2 billion other monthly active users. That’s pretty wild to think about especially when considering that is active users per month. However, an even more mind-boggling number is the amount of fake accounts the social media giant deleted in the first quarter of 2018: 583 million. Yep, more than half a billion Facebook accounts, all fake, all deleted. In the just the first quarter of this year. To put that…

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Motortech strengthens threat prevention with Check Point Infinity

January 18, 2019December 9, 2020 Nina Kovačević

Cybercrime continues to plague organizations across the world, causing immense amounts of damage and confusion. In 2018, we witnessed an alarming number of large scale data breaches, and the repercussions were both dangerous and costly. Motortech, a specialist manufacturer of parts and accessories for stationary gas engines, recognized the potential damage an attack could inflict, and strengthened their capabilities with Check Point Infinity. “It is important that cyber threats are controlled, blocked or dismissed before they reach the end-user,” says Marcus Morig, Head of Information Technology, Motortech. “We want our…

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Three Providers of Mobile App Security Testing Named IDC Innovators

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 enews

International Data Corporation (IDC) today published an IDC Innovators report profiling three companies that offer compelling and differentiated mobile app security testing solutions. The three companies named IDC Innovators are High-Tech Bridge, Kryptowire, and NowSecure. Enterprises around the globe are developing and deploying mobile applications that have code, back-end integration flaws, and other built-in aspects that make the people and companies using these apps vulnerable to data theft or misuse. Manual inspection of the code, firmware, devices, and so forth is too time intensive for many organizations and is prone…

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TIGO selects Ericsson to upgrade its network in Paraguay and Honduras

December 7, 2018 enews

Ericsson has been selected by Millicom’s TIGO to modernize its radio access network (RAN) across Paraguay and Honduras in a multi-year deal involving the rollout of Ericsson Radio System. Under this deal, Ericsson will implement the Ericsson Radio System portfolio into approximately 1,000 of TIGO’s sites with the first phase taking place in Paraguay and Honduras in 2018. Spending earmarked for this important network modernization project was already contemplated in Millicom’s existing investment plans. The rollout will provide Radio 2219 as well as Radio 4415, enabling full 4×4 MIMO capabilities.…

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With 100+ New Features – R80.20 Cyber Security Management is Here

December 2, 2018 Nina Kovačević

As cyber-attacks continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, the amount of internet traffic facing enterprises and data centers rises accordingly. Doubling every three years, this massive increase of encrypted traffic over SSL becomes even more of a challenge for complete security. There’s only one way to manage this – enter R80.20 Cyber Security Management. With new, innovative AI engines – dubbed Cadet, Campaign Hunting, and Huntress – R80.20 boasts triple the threat prevention accuracy, with a higher catch rate and lower false positives. R80.20’s new software acceleration engine can…

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Private Investors launch first Blockchain Incubator in the Heart of Swiss Crypto Valley

September 20, 2018 Nina Kovačević

Founded by Lakeside Partners and a group of private investors, the new investment company CV VC will invest in all stages of crypto and blockchain development, from incubation to late stage. The CV Labs incubator offers seed money and a three-month incubation program to blockchain startups. It is the first incubator that is fully embedded in the unique Crypto Valley ecosystem, focusing 100% on the decentralized technology. Visionary blockchain entrepreneurs will teach and mentors future entrepreneurs. The pre-registration for the incubation program starting this Winter is open. In only a…

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Sophos Partner Roadshow 2018 – New Technologies and New Business Potentials

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 Nina Kovačević

Cybersecurity threats and attacks are becoming increasingly dynamic and organizations are facing the challenge on how to effectively defend against highly sophisticated attacks. Which technologies do you need to protect your customers against these threats? What are the most effective strategies for gaining new customers and how can you make the most out of upsell und cross-sell opportunities? And which major cybersecurity developments can you expect within the next year? Come and see the future of Cybersecurity at Sophos Partner Roadshow 2018 which will be held on 4th October in Zagreb (Croatia) at the hotel DoubleTree by…