Tag: startup
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CyberArk Bolsters Identity Governance With $175M Zilla Buy
Acquisition of Startup Adds Modern Identity Governance to CyberArk’s Identity Suite. CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security for up to $175 million, adding modern identity governance and administration capabilities with AI-driven automation for faster deployments, streamlined access reviews, and efficient provisioning to secure human and machine identities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cyberark-bolsters-identity-governance-175m-zilla-buy-a-27513
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CyberArk Acquires Identity Governance Startup Zilla Security For Up To $175M
CyberArk announced Thursday it has acquired identity governance startup Zilla Security for up to $175 million. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cyberark-acquires-identity-governance-startup-zilla-security-for-175m
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Consortium Acquires Cyber Risk Quantification Startup To Become ‘Next-Gen VAR’
Consortium’s acquisition of Metrics That Matter is aimed at providing customers with a more-accurate, continuously updated picture of their cyber risk, CEO Nate Ungerott tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/consortium-networks-acquires-cyber-risk-quantification-startup-to-become-next-gen-var
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CyberArk Expands Identity Security Play with $165M Acquisition of Zilla Security
CyberArk acquires early stage Boston startup Zilla Security for $165M, expanding its identity security and IGA capabilities. The post CyberArk Expands Identity Security Play with $165M Acquisition of Zilla Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyberark-expands-identity-security-play-with-165m-acquisition-of-zilla-security/
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Consortium Networks Acquires Cyber Risk Quantification Startup To Become ‘Next-Gen VAR’
Consortium Networks’ acquisition of Metrics That Matter is aimed at providing customers with a more-accurate, continuously updated picture of their cyber risk, CEO Nate Ungerott tells CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/consortium-networks-acquires-cyber-risk-quantification-startup-to-become-next-gen-var
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Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston shuts down, per filing
Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware vendor, has reportedly shut down. Intelligence Online, a trade publication that covers the surveillance and intelligence industry, reports that a legal notice published in Barcelona’s registry on February 10 confirmed that Variston has been liquidated. TechCrunch has also seen the legal notice saying Variston has shuttered. This comes almost exactly a…
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Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston reportedly shuts down
Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware vendor, is reportedly being liquidated. Intelligence Online, a trade publication that covers the surveillance and intelligence industry, reported that a legal notice published in Barcelona’s registry on February 10 confirmed that Variston has gone into liquidation. This comes almost exactly a year after TechCrunch reported that Variston was in the process…
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Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Popularity to Deploy Malware
The meteoric rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has not only disrupted the AI sector but also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. Following the release of its open-source model, DeepSeek-R1, on January 20, 2025, the platform experienced exponential growth, reaching millions of users globally. However, this popularity has been exploited by threat actors who…
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Security compliance firm Drata acquires SafeBase for $250M
Drata, a security compliance automation platformthat helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has acquired software security review startup SafeBase for $250 million. SafeBase co-founders Al Yang (CEO) and Adar Arnon (CTO) will retain their roles, and SafeBase will continue to offer a standalone product while bringing its core solutions to…
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SGNL snags $30M for a new take on ID security based on zero-standing privileges
Security experts often describe identity as the “new perimeter” in the world of security: in the world of cloud services where network assets and apps can range far and wide, the biggest vulnerabilities are often leaked and spoofed log-in credentials. A startup called SGNL has built a new approach that it believes is better at…
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How Flutterwave Defines Its Growth Strategy
When Olugbenga “GB” Agboola founded the fintech startup Flutterwave in 2016, he articulated a very specific point of view. Instead of adhering to the growth-at-all-costs mindset that animates much of Silicon Valley, his company would pursue expansion only as it served the needs of its customer base. “Our growth has been customer-defined, our expansion is…
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New York Bans DeepSeek Over Potential Data Risks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has banned the use of the China-based AI startup DeepSeek on government-issued devices and networks. The decision stems from escalating concerns over potential foreign surveillance and censorship risks associated with the app, which has recently gained meteoric popularity. Governor Hochul issued a statement addressing the ban,…
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Harness Merges With API Security Startup Traceable, Eyes $250M In ARR
Harness announced it is merging with API security startup Traceable, combining two companies founded by former AppDynamics founder Jyoti Bansal. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/harness-merges-with-api-security-startup-traceable-eyes-250m-in-arr
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Cloud Security Startups See Surging VC Interest
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cloud-security-startups-see-surging-vc-interest
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7AI Streamlines Security Operations With Autonomous AI Agents
Cybereason co-founders launch their second act with a security startup focused offering a platform that uses agentic AI to offload repetitive tasks commonly performed by security analysts. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/7ai-streamlines-security-operations-with-autonomous-ai-agents
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Why Cybersecurity Giants Are Rushing to Acquire DSPM Startups
Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks Controls. The rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed…
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SOC 2® Type 2: Preparing for Your First Audit
As a business leader, you know the stakes are high when it comes to data security. Whether you’re a SaaS company, a fintech startup, or a growing enterprise serving clients with stringent compliance requirements, achieving SOC 2® Type 2 certification is a critical step toward earning and maintaining your customers’ trust. But how do you……
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Why Cybesecurity Giants Are Rushing to Acquire DSPM Startups
Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks Controls. The rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed…
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DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/edward-coristine-tesla-sexy-path-networks-doge/
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NCSC Issues Guidance to Protect UK Research and Innovation
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published a new set of resources for startups and researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-guidance-protect-uk-research/
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Semgrep Raises $100M for AI-Powered Code Security Platform
San Francisco application security startup raises $100 million in a Series D funding round led by Menlo Ventures. The post Semgrep Raises $100M for AI-Powered Code Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/semgrep-raises-100m-for-ai-powered-code-security-platform/
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7 cloud security startups not named Wiz
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/feature/7-cloud-security-startups-not-named-wiz
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Backline Tackles Enterprise Security Backlogs With AI
The security startup’s autonomous security remediation platform uses off-the-shelf large language models (LLMs) to analyze security alerts and apply the fixes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/backline-tackles-enterprise-security-backlogs-with-ai
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Threat Actors Exploiting DeepSeek’s Rise to Fuel Cyber Attacks
Amid the surging popularity of DeepSeek, a cutting-edge AI reasoning model from an emerging Chinese startup, cybercriminals have wasted no time leveraging the widespread attention to launch fraudulent schemes. While the innovative AI tool has captivated global audiences, its meteoric rise has brought with it a new wave of malicious campaigns that prey on users’…
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways.But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value?With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs. That’s why…
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Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns, Citing Data Leakage Risks
Taiwan has become the latest country to ban government agencies from using Chinese startup DeepSeek’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, citing security risks.”Government agencies and critical infrastructure should not use DeepSeek, because it endangers national information security,” according to a statement released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, per Radio Free Asia.”DeepSeek First seen on thehackernews.com…
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NSFocus: DeepSeek AI hit with ‘well planned’ DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity vendor NSFocus said AI startup DeepSeek endured multiple waves of DDoS attacks from attackers since its reasoning model was released Jan. 20. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366618543/NSFocus-DeepSeek-AI-hit-with-well-planned-DDoS-attacks
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Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Originally focused on educating employees about cybersecurity risks, the company now wants to go one step further and nudge employees so that they minimize their attack surface. Left Lane Capital is leading today’s round with…
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The CISO’s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, best-practice, business, ceo, ciso, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, network, phone, risk, startup, strategy, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.”CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping…
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Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate
Government agencies and privacy watchdogs have started investigating the Chinese AI chatbot provider over data privacy concerns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deepseek-global-privacy-debate/