IT and security professionals unprepared for Windows 7 end of life

An Avecto survey of over 500 individuals from Europe, the United Arab Emirates and the United States revealed that, while some organisations have already migrated to Windows 10 and are using the move as a catalyst to improve their security posture, man… Continue reading IT and security professionals unprepared for Windows 7 end of life

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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Bomgar announces acquisition of BeyondTrust to expand PAM offerings

Bomgar announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BeyondTrust from an affiliate of Veritas Capital. The combined company, which will be called BeyondTrust, brings together innovators with a shared mission of securing privileged access an… Continue reading Bomgar announces acquisition of BeyondTrust to expand PAM offerings

New infosec products of the week​: July 27, 2018

SentinelOne announces general availability of Central Park console SentinelOne announced the general release of Central Park, a console update enhancing its protection capabilities and simplifying its user and management experience. With this update, S… Continue reading New infosec products of the week​: July 27, 2018

Bomgar acquiring Avecto to create privileged access management solution

Bomgar announced it will acquire Avecto. Avecto’s Defendpoint technology combines privilege management and application control to protect endpoints by making admin rights removal simple and scalable. Pairing Avecto with Bomgar’s privileged account and … Continue reading Bomgar acquiring Avecto to create privileged access management solution

Photo gallery: Infosecurity Europe 2018 Expo, part 2

Infosecurity Europe 2018 is underway at Olympia, London. Here are a few photos from the expo floor. Featured companies: Bomgar, Qualys, Fidelis Cybersecurity, Cisco, Nuvias Group.
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New infosec products of the week​: June 1, 2018

JASK transforms how SOC operators visualize cyber attacks JASK is capturing industry demand with new features centered around enterprise-wide alert linkages and analyst workflow efficiency. Enhancements include the JASK Navigator, a visually-driven, co… Continue reading New infosec products of the week​: June 1, 2018

Third-party, insider threats one of the biggest concerns to IT pros

External threats are not the main concern for IT professionals, but rather breaches that are linked to vulnerabilities caused by staff or third-party vendors operating within an organization’s own network, Bomgar’s 2018 Privileged Access Threat R… Continue reading Third-party, insider threats one of the biggest concerns to IT pros