Jon Gold
Senior Writer
Jon Gold covers IoT and wireless networking for Network World. He can be reached at jon_gold@idg.com.
New Deep Instinct partner program targets MSSPs fighting ransomware
Deep Instinct's Stratosphere program is indirectly aimed at small and medium-size businesses, which are increasingly turning toward MSSPs (managed security service providers).
Google updates Chronicle with enhanced threat detection
Google Cloud’s Chronicle will now offer curated threat detection as part of its analytics initiative in the Chronicle SecOps suite.
Safe Security debuts two free risk assessment tools for businesses
Organizations can gauge their cybersecurity risk factors by using Safe Security’s new online calculators.
Sensitive data in the cloud gets new automated remediation tool from BigID
An automated watchdog designed to keep private files in cloud storage secure is now available for Google Drive users, from data intelligence and management company BigID.
Palo Alto debuts Unit 42 team for managed detection and response
Live expert service builds on Palo Alto’s Cortex extended detection and response (XDR) platform provide, offering a managed detection and response (MDR) team for more personalized cybersecurity management and incident response.
Thoma Bravo snares Ping Identity in $2.8 billion go-private deal
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced plans to purchase IAM (identity and access management) provider Ping Identity, its latest in a lengthy line of security-focused mergers and acquisitions.
New Facebook malware targets business accounts
A Finnish cybersecurity firm has sounded the alarm about a new type of Facebook malware that attempts to compromise business accounts for financial gain.
Kyndryl launches recovery retainer service for cyberattack response
Expert preparedness review and on-demand recovery assistance are featured in Kyndryl’s latest offering.
Ransomware attacks slowing as 2022 wears on
A welcome slowdown in the pace of ransomware attacks took place in the second quarter of 2022, as Lockbit rose in prominence and Conti faded.
Sophos unifies threat analysis and response units into X-Ops team
Cybersecurity vendor Sophos reorganized three prominent organizational teams into a single new entity, for more efficient responses to modern threats.
Recorded Future closes acquisition of malware analysis firm Hatching
The deal adds malware analysis to Recorded Future’s existing lineup of threat information services.
Google Cloud previews advanced new API security features
Google’s latest security update for Google Cloud is aimed at curbing API-based attacks.
Google Cloud gets new built-in security features
MITRE ATT&CK integration and baked-in DDoS prevention are now available in Google Cloud.
Kaseya closes $6.2 billion Datto deal, vows to cut prices
The IT services software provider promises lower costs for consumers, tight integration between the two companies’ products.
Nebulon bakes bare-metal Linux ransomware protection into the bootloader
The newest releases of Nebulon’s ImmutableBoot and TimeJump backup systems boast 'reboot-to-recover' functionality for Linux systems.
GitHub open sources Entitlements IAM sytem, built as a Git repository
The company behind one of the most important open source projects in the world is providing a new way to use its framework for IAM (identity and access management) this week.
Microsoft security vulnerabilities drop after five-year rise
While elevated privilege attacks remain a critical security concern when using Microsoft products, a new report says that the raw number of vulnerabilities is dropping.
Exium expands SASE, 5G-based security for midsize enterprise networks
The on-premises module offers new capabilities, based on 5G standards, for midsize businesses.
Canada bans Huawei, ZTE in 5G networks
Ottawa government’s move follows similar bans in other English-speaking countries, citing potential security risks to 5G communications networks.