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@snlyngaas shared
On Jun 2, 2021
.@TonyaJoRiley's first story for CyberScoop, on FireEye selling its security products business for $1.2 billion: https://t.co/Omq3oCR6bF
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FireEye is selling its security products business for $1.2B

FireEye is selling its security products business for $1.2B

FireEye is selling its security products services to a consortium led by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group for $1.2 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The long-time ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 1, 2021
The fourth wave of the CRAE Index, developed by #CyberRiskAlliance Business Intelligence and underwritten by @GoIvanti, found that large businesses experienced significant damage from breaches in Q1, which in turn drove more centralized cyber strategies https://t.co/GpQu02cw3m
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‘Devastating’ impact: CRAE Index shows accelerating breach damage

‘Devastating’ impact: CRAE Index shows accelerating breach damage

Large businesses experienced significant damage from breaches in Q1, spurring investment in centralized security and partner coordination.

@Ascend_EDU shared
On Jun 1, 2021
RT @NeurozoInnovat1: #Cybersecurity Trends That You Need to Know (2021-2022): https://t.co/UjIkAjOAMB #security #ransomware #cryptography #tech @kashthefuturist @DrJDrooghaag @NexWebSites @AdamLGRing @avrohomg @Stanley21328901 @robmay70
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Cybersecurity Trends That You Need to Know (2021-2022)

Cybersecurity Trends That You Need to Know (2021-2022)

By gathering information from experts and past evidence, we summarize 8 new trends that every cybersecurity practitioner should know ...

@s_crawford shared
On Jun 3, 2021
.@FireEye sells its security products business to Symphony Technology Group for $1.2bn in cash, less than 3 months after STG picked up McAfee’s enterprise business for $4bn: https://t.co/ahEldAi8MZ
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FireEye Announces Sale of FireEye Products Business to Symphony Technology Group for $1.2 Billion

FireEye Announces Sale of FireEye Products Business to Symphony Technology Group for $1.2 Billion

FireEye has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the FireEye Products business, including the FireEye name, to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG).

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 2, 2021
Did the priorities of owners influence the approach to security for @solarwinds? Interesting questions emerge about the balance of profit with cyber investment in the latest class action lawsuit filing https://t.co/bPMy2yeOw8
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SolarWinds lawsuit claims private equity owners ‘sacrificed cybersecurity to boost short-term profits’

SolarWinds lawsuit claims private equity owners ‘sacrificed cybersecurity to boost short-term profits’

The claims highlight the role that top-down, short-term business strategies from investors play in cyber investments companies make.

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 2, 2021
Small and medium businesses face their own challenges in managing a digital environment. A new cert programs from @Cyber_Readiness hopes to plug some of the gaps. https://t.co/C0zpfKlurx
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Cyber certification program for SMBs emphasizes leadership, reducing risk

Cyber certification program for SMBs emphasizes leadership, reducing risk

The Cyber Readiness Institute has introduced a certification program to help small business leaders secure supply chains & reduce cyber risk.

@WeldPond shared
On Jun 1, 2021
.@veracode Named a leader 8 years in a row for Gartner's Application Security Testing MQ! I still remember when we were a "Challenger" and mobile and cloud apps didn't exist. https://t.co/E50K7XMRJa
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Veracode Named a Leader in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for Eighth Consecutive Time

Veracode Named a Leader in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for Eighth Consecutive Time

Veracode is positioned in the Leaders quadrant for eighth consecutive time in the 2021 Gartner Inc. Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing.

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 1, 2021
We're seeing a much more active government in terms of potential regulations that could influence how private businesses manage cybersecurity and incidents. Here's just the latest. https://t.co/wUOLG8u582
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House bill would require federal contractors to put in place vulnerability disclosure programs

House bill would require federal contractors to put in place vulnerability disclosure programs

Agencies could opt to not renew contracts with companies that don't effectively address vulnerabilities reported under the program.