News for today:
- OPSWAT MetaDefender Drive with Smart Touch. OPSWAT launched a compact, handheld device for scanning and validating “transient assets” (think vendor laptops and the like) before they are allowed to connect to the network, and particularly to networks in critical infrastructure organizations. The device – called MetaDefender Drive with Smart Touch – has up to seven anti-malware engines, file-based vulnerability assessment, proactive data loss prevention (DLP), and country-of-origin detection. It also includes boot-level analysis for deep inspection of cyber assets. With a simple touch interface and requiring no installation, the device is easy to use, even in high-security, air-gapped facilities. Available immediately. OPSWAT
- Carahsoft distributing Beyond Identity. Carahsoft announced that it will be distributing Beyond Identity’s identity and access management platform into the public sector. Beyond Identity’s tailored solutions directly address recent Federal mandates, providing cloud-based Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) and Customer Identity Access Management (CIAM). Key features include universal phishing-resistant MFA, continuous risk-based authentication, device security compliance enforcement, secure single sign-on (SSO) and identity-driven AI defenses. These capabilities ensure agencies can efficiently reach the Optimal maturity levels for both Device and Identity components as defined by CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model. GlobeNewswire
- Cobalt enhanced its platform with AI capabilities. Cobalt added new AI-powered capabilities to its Offensive Security Platform, for pen testing. New capabilities including scoping and prioritization, summarizing previous pen tests, and industry peer comparisons, among others. A reconnaissance AI-powered capability is coming in Q4; the others are available now. BusinessWire
- Horizon3.ai added detection capabilities for attacks against Active Directory. Horizon3.ai added AI Tripwires to its NodeZero offensive security platform, for early detection of privilege escalation. AD Tripwires now provides defenders with a powerful map and compass to catch attackers in the act of attempting privilege escalation to solve one of the most difficult and persistent challenges in deception: knowing where to put the decoys. Available immediately. Horizon3.ai