Tag: startup
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GitHub launches $1.25M open source fund with a focus on security
The open source funding problem is very real, but a slew of initiatives have emerged of late, with startups, corporations, and venture capitalists launching various programs to support some of the most critical projects via equity-free financing. Today it’s GitHub’s turn, launching the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund with an initial commitment of $1.25 million…
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YC-backed Formal brings a clever security reverse-proxy out of stealth
Formal is a security startup coming out of stealth on Tuesday with a nice list of investors and an interesting product positioning. The company has designed a reverse-proxy for data stores and APIs so that security teams can more easily secure access to sensitive data. In more practical terms, Formal is a proxy that you…
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What the Chainsmokers bring to the cap table for cybersecurity startup Chainguard
For this week’s episode of Found we’re taking you backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Becca Szkutak had the chance to talk with Dan Lorenc, the CEO … First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/podcast/what-the-chainsmokers-bring-to-the-cap-table-for-cybersecurity-startup-chainguard/
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GitHub projects targeted with malicious commits to frame researcher
GitHub projects have been targeted with malicious commits and pull requests, in an attempt to inject backdoors into these projects. Most recently, the GitHub repository of Exo Labs, an AI and machine learning startup, was targeted in the attack, which has left many wondering about the attacker’s true intentions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-projects-targeted-with-malicious-commits-to-frame-researcher/
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Cyberstarts Program Sparks Debate Over Ethical Boundaries
Scrutiny Over Ethics of Profit-Sharing Prompts End to Cyberstarts CISO Compensation Allegations of conflicts of interest in Cyberstarts’ Sunrise program have sparked debate in the CISO community. While the program connected CISOs with startups for advisory purposes, its profit-sharing incentives drew criticism, leading some participants to resign and the firm to halt compensation. First seen…
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BitSight buys dark web security specialist Cybersixgill for $115M
More consolidation is afoot in the world of cybersecurity. BitSight, a cybersecurity startup last valued at $2.4 billion when ratings firm Moody’s took a majority stake in the business in 2021, is acquiring Cybersixgill for $115 million. Boston-based BitSight’s focus is cyber risk management. It works with enterprises to assess their risk profiles and specifically…
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The cybsecurity problems and opportunities facing open-source startups
Open-source software is everywhere, and in everything.Many startups are pursuing explicitly open-source business models. But every company out there t… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/the-cybsecurity-problems-and-opportunities-facing-open-source-startups/
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2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: ForceField
MARQ protects company, community & country data with tamper-proof badges. Patent-pending APIs defend against deepfake scams, fraud & breaches…. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/2024-startup-battlefield-top-20-finalists-forcefield/
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IBM acquires Indian SaaS startup Prescinto to shine a light on renewable energy assets
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/ibm_aquires_prescinto/
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Upwind, an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup, is raising $100M at a $850M-$900M valuation, say sources
Cybersecurity continues to command a lot of attention from enterprises looking for better protection from malicious hackers, and VCs want in on the action. In the latest example, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Upwind, a specialist in assessing and securing cloud infrastructure, is closing in on a $100 million round at a […] First…
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PointFive snaps up $20M for breakthrough tech to track usage across multiple clouds
Enterprise spend on cloud services continues to go up, up, up, to the tune of $675 billion this year, thanks to organizations’ firm embrace of software-as-a-service, the popularity of distributed working, and the arrival of compute-intensive tech like AI. A startup called PointFive that believes it has found a better way to get […] First…
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2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: DGLegacy
Tags: startupEnsures that in the case of an unforeseen event, your assets won’t be lost and your loved ones would be able to claim their rightful ownership with a … First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/2024-startup-battlefield-top-20-finalists-dglegacy/
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Upwind, an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup, is raising $100M at a $850-900M valuation, say sources
Cybersecurity continues to command a lot of attention from enterprises looking for better protection from malicious hackers, and VCs want in on the action. In the latest example, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Upwind, a specialist in assessing and securing cloud infrastructure, is closing in on a $100 million round at a […] First…
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Wiz CEO explains why he turned down a $23 billion deal
Assaf Rappaport, the co-founder and CEO of cloud security startup Wiz, said that turning down a $23 billion offer from Google was the toughest decisio… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/wiz-ceo-explains-why-he-turned-down-a-23-billion-deal/
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Wiz CEO and Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport: From Zero-Day to Hero
Fresh off a $1 billion funding round, Wiz has shot to fame as one of the fastest-growing, impactful cloud security startups ever. And one of the most … First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/wiz-ceo-and-co-founder-assaf-rappaport-from-zero-day-to-hero/
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CrowdStrike Bolsters SaaS Security With Adaptive Shield Buy
Purchasing Israeli Startup Will Expand SaaS Security and Identity Threat Protection. CrowdStrike has agreed to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield to deliver identity-based protection across cloud and hybrid environments. The acquisition offers clients comprehensive SaaS security posture management, bridging on-premises and cloud identity defenses to thwart modern threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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The Ultimate Cybersecurity Checklist for Protecting Your Business
From startups to global enterprises, every organization is a potential cyberattack target in today’s interconnected business environment. According to… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/the-ultimate-cybersecurity-checklist-for-protecting-your-business/
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Filigran secures $35M for its cybersecurity threat management suite
Paris-based startup Filigran is fast becoming the next cybersecurity rocketship to track: The company just raised a $35 million Series B round, only a… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/10/27/filigran-secures-35-million-for-its-cybersecurity-threat-management-suite/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Apply Zero Trust to Critical Infrastructure’s OT/ICS, CSA Advises, as Five Eyes Spotlight Tech Startups’ Security
Should critical infrastructure orgs boost OT/ICS systems’ security with zero trust? Absolutely, the CSA says. Meanwhile, the Five Eyes countries offer… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/cybersecurity-snapshot-apply-zero-trust-to-critical-infrastructures-ot-ics-csa-advises-as-five-eyes-spotlight-tech-startups-security/
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Five Eyes Agencies Launch Startup Security Initiative
Tags: startupFirst seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/five-eyes-agencies-startup/
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Data Loss Prevention Startup MIND Emerges From Stealth With $11M in Funding
MIND has emerged from stealth mode with a data loss prevention (DLP) solution and $11 million in seed funding. The post Data Loss Prevention Startup M… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/data-loss-prevention-startup-mind-emerges-from-stealth-with-11m-in-funding/
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Proofpoint Boosting Data Security with Normalyze Acquisition
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which is eyeing an IPO in the next 18 months, is buying startup Normalyze to improve its data protection capabilities a… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/proofpoint-boosting-data-security-with-normalyze-acquisition/
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Proofpoint Expands Data Security With Normalyze Acquisition
Normalyze’s AI-Powered DSPM Technology Boosts Proofpoint’s Data Visibility, Control. Proofpoint will acquire DSPM startup Normalyze to strengthen its … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/proofpoint-expands-data-security-normalyze-acquisition-a-26669
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Zenity Raises $38 Million to Secure Agentic AI
Agentic AI security startup Zenity has raised $38 million in a Series B funding round led by Third Point Ventures and DTCP. The post Zenity Raises $38… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/zenity-raises-38-million-to-secure-agentic-ai/
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Filigran Secures $35M Investment to Disrupt Threat Intel
French startup scores investments from Insight Partners, Accel and Moonfire, bringing the total raised to $56 million. The post Filigran Secures $35M … First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/filigran-secures-35m-investment-to-disrupt-threat-intel/
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Why Early-Stage Startups Need to Be Compliant to Attract Investors
Tags: startupFirst seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/why-early-stage-startups-need-to-be-compliant-to-attract-investors/
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European cyber insurance startup Stoïk secures $27M
Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/10/14/european-cyber-insurance-startup-stoik-secures-27-million/
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ACDS Appoints New Managing Director
UK cybersecurity start-up Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Hume as the new Managing Director. Hume … First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/10/15/acds-appoints-new-managing-director/
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Reality Defender Banks $33M to Tackle AI-Generated Deepfakes
New York startup raises $33 million in an expanded Series A round to build technology to detect deepfake and AI-generated media. The post Reality Defe… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/reality-defender-banks-33m-to-tackle-ai-generated-deepfakes/
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Medtech startup brings Oracle AI to bear on cancer drug research
Learn how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and its cutting-edge AI features are bringing new benefits to cancer care by helping doctors identify better tre… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366611519/Medtech-startup-brings-Oracle-AI-to-bear-on-cancer-drug-research