No-code automation platform startup Torq Ltd. today announced Torq HyperSOC, a new purpose-built solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to automate, manage and monitor critical security operation center responses at machine speed. Torq HyperSOC is powered by the Torq Hyperautomation Platform and uses natural language processing to initiate and accelerate security event investigation, triage and remediation to deliver ...

Intel Corp.-backed multicloud security firm Fortanix Inc. today announced the general availability of Key Insight, a capability that enables enterprises to discover, assess and remediate risk and compliance gaps across hybrid multicloud environments. First announced in limited release in November, Key Insight was designed to help organizations proactively manage data exposure risks where they lack visibility and control ...

Code reuse platform startup Crowdbotics Inc. today unveiled a new collaboration with Microsoft Corp. and the general availability of its CodeOps platform. The collaboration sees Microsoft bring expertise in cloud services and artificial intelligence for a new AI-based approach for accelerating application development through systematic code reuse. The companies will work together to help customers boost the ...

Global median dwell time, the average amount of time that attackers remain undetected on a target’s network after gaining unauthorized access, has fallen to its lowest point in a decade. That’s according to Google LLC-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant’s 15th annual M-Trends 2024 report, released today. It provides an analysis of trends based on Mandiant’s frontline identified ...

A new report released today by cloud security company Zscaler Inc. is warning of the rapid evolution and increasing sophistication of phishing attacks, particularly with the integration of artificial intelligence enabling highly convincing and targeted attacks. The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report does a deep dive into the world of phishing, including the latest tactics used and ...

Cyber risk management company Bitsight Technologies Inc. and credit ratings and research firm Moody’s Corp. today announced the launch of a new joint product that aims to strengthen market context for better-informed decisions. Called “Implied Cyber Threat,” the new service is built on Bitsight’s cyber risk analytics engine and Moody’s Orbis company database to provide ...

Cyberthreat intelligence provider VulnCheck Inc. today announced that it has closed its seed round with $7.95 million in funding, including an additional $4.75 million in funding on top of its original raise of $3.2 million in February. Founded in 2021, VulnCheck offers a cyberthreat intelligence platform that provides exploit and vulnerability intelligence directly into the tools, ...

Uber Technologies Inc.- and Nvidia Corp.-backed sidewalk delivery robots company Serve Robotics Inc. made its debut on the Nasdaq today, and unfortunately for investors, it wasn’t a great debut as shares in the company closed down more than 22% from the $4-per-share listing price on its first day of trading. Previously known as Postmates X, ...

Israeli cloud security firm Wiz Inc. is reportedly in talks to acquire rival cloud security startup Lacework Inc. for about $150 million to $200 million, far lower than the valuation of $8.3 billion the company had as of its last funding round. Who broke the story is less clear than the basic facts, with TechCrunch, The Information and Calcalist ...

Red Hat Inc. today announced updates to its Trusted Software Supply Chain that enable organizations to shift security “left” in the software supply chain to help organizations detect vulnerabilities earlier. Red Hat announced Trusted Software Supply Chain in May 2023, pitching it as a way to address the rising threat of software supply chain attacks. ...