Are there too many cybersecurity companies?

The most potent global threat in 2018 may not be armed conflict or civil unrest, but cybersecurity. While cybersecurity awareness has increased with high profile breaches in recent years, the core problem remains of how industries can protect themselve… Continue reading Are there too many cybersecurity companies?

WatchGuard, Forescout, and Synopsys – Startup Security Weekly #61

Paul and Michael deliver startup updates from SailPoint, WatchGuard, KnowBe4, Synopsys, ForeScout, and more! Article Discussion on Leadership, Innovation, and Startup Success The Best Sales Lesson From Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs? Go Door-to-Door ==> A Short Guide to Strategy for Entrepreneurs ==> How to Battle From Idea to Launch and Survive ==> Not always easy bringing your idea to […]

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IoT anxiety is consuming security professionals

A new survey conducted by Forrester Consulting unveiled that security and LoB leaders are experiencing high levels of anxiety due to IoT/OT security concerns, largely due to the negative business ramifications a security failure can have on critical business operations. The majority of these organizations (82%) struggle to identify all of their network-connected devices, and when asked who is primarily responsible for securing IoT, IT and LoB leaders did not have a clear answer or … More Continue reading IoT anxiety is consuming security professionals

Splunk, ForeScout, Carbon Black, and ManageEngine – Enterprise Security Weekly #65

Splunk goes shopping, ForeScout joins forces with an endpoint vendor, Carbon Black makes an announcement, new ManageEngine integrations, new Microsoft security features, and more enterprise news! Enterprise News Splunk Acquires Rocana Assets ForeScout and CrowdStrike Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Advanced Endpoint and Network Threat Protection Carbon Black Points to Predictive Cloud Security | Comms […]

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Social Capital, Slack, and Oracle – Startup Security Weekly #58

Leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs, using storytelling to increase sales, online crowdfunding, and more. In the startup security news for the week, Slack and Oracle team up, ForeScout files for an IPO, and updates from Social Capital, Guidewire, Forensic Logic, and more! Article Discussion on Leadership, Innovation, and Startup Success Should You Consider Emotional […]

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Valued at $1 billion, ForeScout files for IPO

The network security firm ForeScout filed for an IPO on Monday after nearly two years of speculation and reporting that the company, valued at $1 billion, would do just that. Details of the IPO, including the exact date, remain undetermined. The company submitted its S-1 form with the SEC on Monday. The company will be listed on NASDAQ as FSCT. F ForeScout targeted a $100 million goal for the IPO in the SEC filing. Based in San Jose, the company sells network visibility, control and security products to government and enterprise customers. Revenue hit $166.8 million in 2016, a 32 percent jump from the previous year. Gaining full visibility and control of a big network is a foundational challenge for enterprises today who face not just a fast-evolving set of threats but also a whirlwind of devices that make knowing and controlling an entire network a massive challenge. Companies like Illumio, another $1 billion […]

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IoT Botnets Are The New Normal of DDoS Attacks

DVR’s, IP-enabled cameras, home cable equipment and many other IOT connected devices are that latest in potent DDoS tools available to attackers. Continue reading IoT Botnets Are The New Normal of DDoS Attacks