Tag: startup
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Rogue agents and shadow AI: Why VCs are betting big on AI security
Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocking attacks, and ensuring compliance. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/19/rogue-agents-and-shadow-ai-why-vcs-are-betting-big-on-ai-security/
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Why Most Startup Founders Fail and How ISHIR Texas Venture Studio Helps the Right Ones Win
Tags: startupEvery startup ecosystem has two founder types investors will not back. Both show up all the time. Both believe they will win. Neither will. They…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/01/why-most-startup-founders-fail-and-how-ishir-texas-venture-studio-helps-the-right-ones-win/
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From arts degree to cybersecurity: Rona Michele Spiegel brings fresh perspective to cyber leadership
Tags: ai, awareness, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, group, hacking, Hardware, intelligence, jobs, network, office, penetration-testing, privacy, psychology, risk, risk-management, skills, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, vulnerabilityRona Michele Spiegel’s journey to cybersecurity might seem unconventional to some: She studied the arts. But as someone who grew up when computers first appeared and everyone wanted to experiment with them, she did a lot of multimedia work. She was always interested in technology and discussed with art colleagues about where the world was…
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Output from vibe coding tools prone to critical security flaws, study finds
checking agents, which, of course, is where Tenzai, a small startup not long out of stealth mode, thinks it has found a gap in the market for its own technology. It said, “based on our testing and recent research, no comprehensive solution to this issue currently exists. This makes it critical for developers to understand…
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CrowdStrike Acquires Browser Security Startup Seraphic in Latest Buying Spree
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seraphic Security, a browser security startup, marking the cybersecurity giant’s fourth acquisition since August and its second in less than a week. While CrowdStrike did not disclose financial terms, Israeli publication Calcalist reported the deal is worth approximately $400 million, to be..…
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January 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Actively exploited zero day needs attention
More priorities: Executives should also prioritize rapid patching and risk reduction efforts this month around the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Remote Code Execution, Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege, and Windows Virtualization Based Security Enclave Elevation of Privilege flaws, Bicer said, as these vulnerabilities directly enable full system or trust boundary compromise.Strategic focus…
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CrowdStrike To Acquire Seraphic Security For Secure Browser Push
CrowdStrike announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire Seraphic Security, a startup with technologies for securing enterprise browser usage. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-to-acquire-seraphic-security-for-secure-browser-push
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CrowdStrike To Acquire Seraphic Security For Secure Browser Push
CrowdStrike announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire Seraphic Security, a startup with technologies for securing enterprise browser usage. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-to-acquire-seraphic-security-for-secure-browser-push
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Agentic SOC Startup Torq Lands $1.2B Valuation, $140M Funding Round
Torq, a hyperautomation startup that has invested heavily into partner enablement over the past year, announced it has extended its valuation to $1.2 billion in connection with a new funding round of $140 million. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/agentic-soc-startup-torq-lands-1-2b-valuation-140m-funding-round
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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation
This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-torq-funding/
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EDRStartupHinder: Blocks Antivirus EDR at Windows 11 25H2 Startup (Defender Included)
A cybersecurity researcher has unveiled EDRStartupHinder, a proof-of-concept tool that prevents antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions from launching during Windows startup, including Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 25H2. The technique exploits Windows Bindlink API functionality through the bindflt.sys driver to interfere with security software initialization. The tool builds on previous research into Bindlink…
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CrowdStrike Acquires Identity Security Startup SGNL in $740 Million Deal
CrowdStrike has announced its agreement to acquire SGNL, a leading identity-first security company, for $740 million. The acquisition will strengthen CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen Identity Security by adding continuous, context-aware authorization capabilities across human, non-human, and AI agent identities in cloud environments. Why This Acquisition Matters The identity attack surface has expanded rapidly due to cloud…
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CrowdStrike Acquires SGNL for $740 Million to Thwart AI-Powered Cyber Threats
Tags: ai, credentials, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, hacker, identity, intelligence, startup, technology, threatCrowdStrike Inc. said Thursday it will acquire identity security startup SGNL in a deal valued at $740 million the latest move by the cybersecurity giant to fortify its defenses against increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyberattacks. The acquisition centers on SGNL’s continuous identity technology, designed to prevent hackers from exploiting user credentials as entry.. First…
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CrowdStrike to buy identity startup SGNL for nearly $740M
CrowdStrike is buying identity management startup SGNL, a move that underscores how identity security has become a central battleground in enterprise cybersecurity as companies add cloud services and deploy AI-driven tools. The cybersecurity firm did not disclose financial terms in a Thursday announcement, but CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz told CNBC the deal is valued at…
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CrowdStrike To Boost Identity Security For AI Agents With SGNL Acquisition
CrowdStrike announced Thursday that it has reached a deal to acquire SGNL, a startup that provides identity protection capabilities that will be crucial for helping to secure AI agents. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-to-boost-identity-security-for-ai-agents-with-sgnl-acquisition
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Why Palo Alto Is Eyeing a $400M Buy of Endpoint Vendor Koi
Deal Represents Return to Tuck-In M&A for Palo After 3 Multi-Billion Dollar Deals Palo Alto Networks is in talks to buy Washington D.C-based endpoint security startup Koi for $400 million. Koi is focused on securing extensions, AI models, code packages and containers, and its differentiation lies in mapping, assessing risk and govern the software landscape…
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Startup Trends Shaking Up Browsers, SOC Automation, AppSec
In 2025, these startups have reimagined browser security, pioneered application security for AI-generated code, and are building consensus on agentic vs. human costs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/startup-trends-shaking-up-browsers-soc-automation-appsec
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Why Business Structure Matters for Cybersecurity Compliance in Remote-First Companies
Remote-first companies are no longer an exception. What began as a temporary response to global disruption has evolved into a long-term operating model for startups, scaleups, and even established enterprises. Distributed teams, cloud-based tools, and borderless hiring have unlocked flexibility and talent access”, but they have also introduced new cybersecurity and compliance challenges. One often-overlooked…
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Playing Koi: Palo Alto isn’t saying if it will buy security start-up
CEO Nikesh Arora’s trip to Tel Aviv last month sparked rumors. First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/playing_koi_palo_alto_isnt/
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10 Cybersecurity Startups To Watch In 2026
CRN’s list of cybersecurity startups to watch in 2026 includes early-stage companies providing identity security, exposure management and data security. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/10-cybersecurity-startups-to-watch-in-2026
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NDSS 2025 DLBox: New Model Training Framework For Protecting Training Data
Session 7D: ML Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Jaewon Hur (Seoul National University), Juheon Yi (Nokia Bell Labs, Cambridge, UK), Cheolwoo Myung (Seoul National University), Sangyun Kim (Seoul National University), Youngki Lee (Seoul National University), Byoungyoung Lee (Seoul National University) PAPER DLBox: New Model Training Framework For Protecting Training Data Sharing training data for deep…
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Sauron, the high-end home security startup for >>super premium<< customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/from-sonos-to-sauron-new-ceo-takes-on-high-end-home-security-startup-still-in-development/
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How Venture Studios Eliminate the Early-Stage Execution Gap
Tags: startupMost startups don’t fail because the idea was wrong.They fail because execution never caught up. The pitch deck looked solid. The market made sense. Early…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/12/how-venture-studios-eliminate-the-early-stage-execution-gap/
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Implementing NIS2, without getting bogged down in red tape
Tags: access, ai, automation, backup, bsi, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, detection, email, encryption, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, law, least-privilege, metric, monitoring, network, nis-2, regulation, saas, sbom, service, siem, soc, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayIT in transition: From text documents to declarative technology: NIS2 essentially requires three things: concrete security measures; processes and guidelines for managing these measures; and robust evidence that they work in practice.Process documentation, that is, policies, responsibilities, and procedures, is not fundamentally new for most larger companies. ISO 27001-based information security management systems, HR processes, and…
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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B
The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/servicenow-to-acquire-cybersecurity-startup-armis-for-7-75b/
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ServiceNow Announces $7.75 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Armis
ServiceNow Inc. agreed Tuesday to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in its largest acquisition, as companies face increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks. The enterprise software giant said it plans to integrate Armis’ security capabilities, including device scanning and threat detection, into its platform. The deal represents a strategic bet on the growing..…
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Scammers use AI to make fake art seem real
Human-in-the-loop isn’t enough: New attack turns AI safeguards into exploitsAI startups leak sensitive credentials on GitHub, exposing models and training dataAI hallucinations lead to a new cyber threat: Slopsquatting First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4110618/scammers-use-ai-to-make-fake-art-seem-real.html
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CultureAI Selected for Microsoft’s Agentic Launchpad Initiative to Advance Secure AI Usage
UK-based AI safety and governance company CultureAI has been named as one of the participants in Microsoft’s newly launched Agentic Launchpad, a technology accelerator aimed at supporting startups working on advanced AI systems. The inclusion marks a milestone for CultureAI’s growth and signals broader industry interest in integrating AI safety and usage control into emerging…