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Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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Eclypses launches Secure MTE data protection on AWS Marketplace
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Eclypses' Secure MTE data protection tech is now on the AWS Marketplace, offering validated FIPS 140-3 security and seamless integration for enhanced data protection.
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SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
This month
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martech
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.
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Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Last month
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data analytics
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ddos
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application security
Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.
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Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership
Last month
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Cequence partners with Singularity Tech to enhance API security in Australia and New Zealand, tackling API sprawl and compliance challenges in regulated sectors.
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Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Last month
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cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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visibility
A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.
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Check Point launches AI-powered CloudGuard WAFaaS for cyber defence
Last month
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai
Check Point Software introduces CloudGuard WAFaaS, AI-driven and fully managed, to secure web applications and APIs against cyber threats with seamless deployment in under five minutes.
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Radware named Strong Performer in 2024 Gartner WAAP report
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
Radware is recognised as a Strong Performer in Gartner’s 2024 WAAP report, with 99% of customers recommending its services.
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Cequence partners with Aramco Digital to enhance Saudi API security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cequence teams up with Aramco Digital to bolster API security across Saudi Arabia, enhancing digital transformation and cybersecurity in the region.
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Check Point introduces API Discovery to bolster cloud security
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Check Point fortifies its CloudGuard WAF with a new API Discovery feature, aiming to enhance cloud security by identifying and mitigating API vulnerabilities.
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Traceable AI unveils early access to Generative AI API Security capabilities
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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genai
Traceable AI introduces an Early Access Program for its Generative AI API Security capabilities, aiming to mitigate risks of integrating Large Language Models into vital applications.
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Cequence boosts API security with machine learning enhancements
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Cequence improves API security, incorporating industry-leading machine learning tools into its Unified API Protection platform, promising streamlined testing, autonomous threat mitigation, and enhanced visibility.
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Cequence Security revolutionises API defence with machine learning enhancements
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
London-based Cequence Security brings machine learning-powered enhancements to its Unified API Protection platform, raising the bar in defence against AI-fronted cyber threats.
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Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions
Thu, 9th May 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.
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Radware lauded as Leader in GigaOm's 2024 AAS Security Report
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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gigaom
Radware excels in GigaOm's 2024 AAS Security Report, gaining recognition as the only vendor to score top marks for AI-based vulnerability detection and bot management.
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Graylog unveils Security 6.0 for robust cyber threat detection
Wed, 8th May 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Threat Detection and Incident Response firm, Graylog, unveils Graylog Security 6.0, a tool designed to combat advanced cyber threats while optimising data management and reducing cost of ownership.
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Traceable AI secures USD $30m for cutting-edge API security solutions
Wed, 8th May 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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ivp
Securing a strategic investment of USD $30 million, API security player Traceable AI indicates the sector's growing importance, with 300% YoY growth, aiming to bolster API security initiatives worldwide.
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Akamai's API Security attains PCI DSS 4.0 compliance
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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application security
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
Akamai Technologies' API Security product has achieved PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, enhancing security for businesses storing or processing card data.
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F5 announces new corporate leadership appointments
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cto
F5 empowers its application and cloud security strategy with the appointment of new Executive VP and CTO, Kunal Anand, and Lyra Schramm as Executive VP and Chief People Officer.
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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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gaming
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application security
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digital entertainment
Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.