A closer look at the 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report

BeyondTrust’s recent 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report includes the latest annual breakdown of Microsoft vulnerabilities by category and product, as well as a six-year trend analysis, providing a holistic understanding of the evolving threat … Continue reading A closer look at the 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report

Elevation of Privilege is the #1 Microsoft vulnerability category

BeyondTrust announced the release of a report which includes the latest annual breakdown of Microsoft vulnerabilities by category and product, as well as a six-year trend analysis, providing a holistic understanding of the evolving threat landscape. Th… Continue reading Elevation of Privilege is the #1 Microsoft vulnerability category

Orca Security raises $550M to accelerate transformation of cloud security industry

Orca Security announced that it has raised $550 million in its extended Series C fundraising round led by Temasek, an investment company headquartered in Singapore. The round boosted its valuation 50 percent in just seven months to $1.8 Billion. Orca S… Continue reading Orca Security raises $550M to accelerate transformation of cloud security industry

Orca Security raises $210M to expand global presence and partner program

Orca Security announced a $210 million Series C round led by CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, and Redpoint Ventures. The funding follows a December 2020 B round and cements Orca Security’s position as the cloud security innovat… Continue reading Orca Security raises $210M to expand global presence and partner program

How do I select a remote access solution for my business?

Protecting the remote workforce will be enterprises’ prime focus in 2021, according to a recent survey of IT leaders. IT teams struggled in the early days of the pandemic, rushing to meet the urgent need for widespread remote access. Connecting users o… Continue reading How do I select a remote access solution for my business?

PinID, Infoblox, & BeyondTrust – Enterprise Security Weekly #144

    In the news segment, Is Broadcom buying Symantec?, Chronicle will join Google Cloud, PingID to Support FIDO-Compliant Biometric Authentication and Security Keys, and BeyondTrust Simplifies Endpoint Privilege Management with PAM Platform Integration… Continue reading PinID, Infoblox, & BeyondTrust – Enterprise Security Weekly #144

How privileged insiders threaten the security of global organizations

A new global survey from BeyondTrust explores the visibility, control, and management that IT organizations in the U.S., APAC, Europe and the Middle East have over employees, contractors, and third-party vendors with privileged access to their IT netwo… Continue reading How privileged insiders threaten the security of global organizations

BeyondTrust, Rapid7, & Symantec – Enterprise Security Weekly #108

In the Enterprise News this week, Bomgar to be renamed BeyondTrust after acquisition from PAM vendor, Rapid7 looks to SOAR with InsightConnect Automation Platform, DigiCert, Gemalto, and ISARA Partner on Quantum-Safe Encryption, Symantec extends Data L… Continue reading BeyondTrust, Rapid7, & Symantec – Enterprise Security Weekly #108

Bomgar to acquire fellow access management company BeyondTrust

Two companies that provide enterprises with privileged access management (PAM) services are coming together in an acquisition announced Thursday. Atlanta-based Bomgar is acquiring Phoenix-based BeyondTrust in a deal expected to close in October, the terms of which the companies did not disclose. Bomgar’s PAM service helps businesses manage the security of their credentials and systems, as well as secure remote access sessions. The company boasts 16,000 customers ranging from midsize to Fortune 100 companies. BeyondTrust has about 4,000 customers. “Both organizations bring talented employees who are passionate about protecting organizations from attacks related to privileged access,” said Bomgar CEO Matt Dricks in a press release. “The greater scale and resources of the combined company will allow us to accelerate innovation and deliver technology that protects our customers from constantly evolving threats.” BeyondTrust, based in Phoenix, provides a platform with similar services to Bomgar’s, including access management tools to help businesses secure […]

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