Data protection

BlackCloak Announces $11 Million Series A Funding to Expand Digital Executive Protection Platform

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackCloak , the cybersecurity industry's first Digital Executive Protection platform for Executives and High-Profile Individuals, announced today the company's $11 Million Series A funding from lead investor TDF Ventures with participation from both TechOperators and DataTribe .

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackCloak , the cybersecurity industry's first Digital Executive Protection platform for Executives and High-Profile Individuals, announced today the company's $11 Million Series A funding from lead investor TDF Ventures with participation from both TechOperators and DataTribe .
  • "This investment in BlackCloak highlights where the cybersecurity market is heading," said Jim Pastoriza, Managing Partner, TDF Ventures.
  • In 2020 BlackCloak published original research from hundreds of individuals on the State of Personal Cybersecurity.
  • BlackCloak has been honored with multiple awards including being named a SC Media 2021 Trust Award Finalist and being awarded the 2021 Global InfoSec Award for Digital Executive Protection.

Varonis Achieves ISO 27701 Data Privacy Certification

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced it successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27701:2019 ("ISO 27701") certification after an independent third-party audit.

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  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced it successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27701:2019 ("ISO 27701") certification after an independent third-party audit.
  • The accreditation demonstrates Varonis' alignment with global privacy standards, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),andNew York's Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act.
  • "Achieving compliance with ISO 27701 continues our commitment to supporting data privacy best practices," says Varonis CISO Guy Shamilov.
  • Varonis products address additional important use cases including data protection, data governance, zero trust, compliance, data privacy, classification and threat detection and response.

Infutor Consumer Identity Data Now Available on AWS Data Exchange

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Consumer identity management expert Infutor today announced that its data assets are now available through the AWS Data Exchange on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Consumer identity management expert Infutor today announced that its data assets are now available through the AWS Data Exchange on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • The collaboration makes it easy for marketers and data analysts using AWS to securely find and access Infutor's privacy-compliant, deterministic third-party identity and attribute data for first party data enhancement.
  • "Identity data is the fuel marketers use to develop a 360-degree view of their customers and is an invaluable asset to any data modeling initiative," said Gary Walter, Chief Executive Officer of Infutor.
  • With both anonymized and personally identifiable information (PII) level data available, Infutor is able to connect with more marketers through AWS to streamline fulfillment with commercial fees applied directly to a customer's AWS invoice.

Enveil and Sayari Partnership Unlocks Secure and Private Data Access

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Enveil , the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, and Sayari , the global corporate data provider and commercial intelligence platform, today announced a partnership and product integration to increase data value by expanding secure and private usage and access.

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  • Enveil , the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use, and Sayari , the global corporate data provider and commercial intelligence platform, today announced a partnership and product integration to increase data value by expanding secure and private usage and access.
  • Working with Sayari allows our customers to seamlessly access these rich data holdings without compromising their business or mission objectives, said Ellison Anne Williams, Founder and CEO of Enveil.
  • Privacy Enhancing Technologies are revolutionizing data access and usage and working directly with leading data and intelligence platforms like Sayari allows us to deliver that value broadly and efficiently.
  • Enveil is a pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology company protecting Data in Use for secure data usage, sharing, and monetization.

ThreatQuotient Named 2021 TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

ThreatQuotient , a leading security operations platform innovator, today announced the company has been recognized as a Distinguished Vendor by TAG Cyber in their Security Quarterly report for Q3 2021.

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  • ThreatQuotient , a leading security operations platform innovator, today announced the company has been recognized as a Distinguished Vendor by TAG Cyber in their Security Quarterly report for Q3 2021.
  • TAG Cyber selected ThreatQuotient as one of only a handful of industry-leading cyber security solution providers to be featured in the report, which offers expert guidance, research and analysis, and education across the entire cyber security ecosystem.
  • Katie Teitler, VP of Research and Advisory at TAG Cyber, added, We are thrilled to feature ThreatQuotient in this publication.
  • TAG Cyber is a trusted cyber security research analyst firm, providing unbiased industry insights and recommendations to security solution providers and Fortune 100 enterprises.

KnowBe4's CISO Brian Jack Recognized in 2021 OnCon Icon Awards

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced that its CISO Brian Jack has been recognized with a 2021 OnCon Icon Award in the Top 10 Information Security Professional Award category.

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  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced that its CISO Brian Jack has been recognized with a 2021 OnCon Icon Award in the Top 10 Information Security Professional Award category.
  • The 2021 OnCon Icon Award winners were selected by peers and the information security community.
  • "Being recognized as one of the top 10 information security professionals for these awards is such an honor.
  • KnowBe4 was also recognized as a Top 25 Information Security Vendor Award winner for the 2021 OnCon Icon Awards.

Dr. Kara Nance joins CyberRatings.org as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Kara Nance has joined CyberRatings.org as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Kara Nance has joined CyberRatings.org as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Dr. Nance will be responsible for expanding the non-profit's test program for cloud and legacy cybersecurity products.
  • Dr. Nance is a frequent trainer and speaker on cybersecurity and associated issues with an emphasis on national security.
  • The reliance on cyber defense technology vendors has never been greater as consumers move to the cloud.

Commvault Announces Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Financial Results

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Commvault [NASDAQ: CVLT] today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June30, 2021.

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  • Commvault [NASDAQ: CVLT] today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June30, 2021.
  • Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 were $183.4 million, an increase of 6% year over year.
  • Operating cash flow totaled $37.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $15.3 million in the prior year quarter.
  • During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, Commvault repurchased 1,249,200 shares of its common stock totaling $90.0million at an average price of approximately $72.08 per share.

Frost & Sullivan Analyzes Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends Transforming Australian and New Zealand Enterprises

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than a year of working from home, organizations are familiar with the challenges of securing a remote workforce. Organizations are facing expanded network perimeters, complex network environments and challenges in securing cloud environments. There is a fundamental difference in what is being secured, witnessed by the shift to cloud environments, and also how it is being delivered through the cloud.   

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new environment for cybersecurity, highlighting challenges that all Asia-Pacific companies must manage.
  • In line with this shift, over 90% of organizations in Australia are expected to increase their cybersecurity spending.
  • Join Georgia Edell, Consulting Analyst, Security, Frost & Sullivan, for the Growth Opportunity briefing, "Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in Australia and New Zealand," on August 3 at 1:30 p.m JST.
  • In addition, understand where Australian businesses have invested in cybersecurity, challenges they face and plans for the future.

Frost & Sullivan Analyzes Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends Transforming Australian and New Zealand Enterprises

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new environment for cybersecurity, highlighting challenges that all Asia-Pacific companies must manage.

Key Points: 
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new environment for cybersecurity, highlighting challenges that all Asia-Pacific companies must manage.
  • In line with this shift, over 90% of organizations in Australia are expected to increase their cybersecurity spending.
  • Join Georgia Edell, Consulting Analyst, Security, Frost & Sullivan, for the Growth Opportunity briefing, "Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in Australia and New Zealand," on August 3 at 1:30 p.m JST.
  • In addition, understand where Australian businesses have invested in cybersecurity, challenges they face and plans for the future.