News for today:
- New DSPM solution from Fortra. Fortra launched a new DSPM solution for discovering, classifying, and protecting sensitive data across hybrid cloud environments. Fortra DSPM delivers automated data discovery across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, intelligent classification of sensitive information, and continuous monitoring of data security posture. By providing real-time insights into data risks and compliance gaps, the solution enables security teams to proactively address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Fortra
- Azure support in AvePoint Elements. AvePoint added data protection capabilities for Azure in AvePoint Elements – for detection misconfigurations in Azure, monitoring, and detecting anomalies. Within AvePoint Elements, partners can now safeguard configurations through VM and storage backup, optimize infrastructure performance, and provide recommendations to address deviations. There’s also an expanded channel strategy partnership with the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners. AvePoint
- Horizon3.ai and ServiceNow integration. Horizon3.ai launched an integration between its NodeZero autonomous pentesting platform and ServiceNow Vulnerability Response, for automatically sending details of exploitable vulnerabilities into ServiceNow. Unlike scanners that generate long lists of potential issues, NodeZero determines which weaknesses are actually exploitable by safely emulating real-world attacker behavior in production. With this integration, only high-priority, proven exploitable risks flow into ServiceNow, ensuring IT and security teams spend their time fixing what truly matters. Horizon3.ai
- Arctic Wolf and AWS for scaling the AI-powered SOC. Arctic Wolf announced that it AI-powered SOC – which runs on AWS and services more than 10,000 customers worldwide – will get advanced capabilities through a new strategic agreement with AWS. With Arctic Wolf tightly integrated with AWS, we get continuous monitoring across our cloud environments and can quickly detect and respond to threats. Having that confidence in our defenses means our teams can stay focused on keeping the business running smoothly while ensuring our customers’ data stays secure. Arctic Wolf
- Darktrace in Saudi Arabia. Darktrace announced a new legal entity and office in Riyadh to support customers and partners in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Currently Darktrace employs around 30 people across MENA, a number set to increase with the addition of the Riyadh office, and works with a strong channel ecosystem that includes partners such as Alnafitha IT and Innovative Solutions. Darktrace
- $39 million for SimSpace. SimSpace announced new funding of $39 million (some debt, some equity). The new funds will be invested in accelerating its product delivery. SimSpace