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1Password launched Events API, a new way to empower security teams with greater data visibility and actionable insights. While events have been available within 1Password for administrators previously, this new feature deepens the information available… Continue reading 1Password Events API delivers real-time insight on password activity
Proofpoint, the leader in people-centric cybersecurity, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ObserveIT, the leading insider threat management platform. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur late in the fourth quarter of 2019, an… Continue reading Proofpoint acquires ObserveIT to prevent data risks across email, cloud, and the endpoint
Email security company Proofpoint has agreed to purchase an insider threat detection company for $225 million in cash, a move meant to boost its appeal to larger enterprise clients. Sunnyvale-based Proofpoint announced Sunday it intends to buy ObserveIT, which promises to stifle data loss by monitoring employees, gauging trends in user activity and watching user behavior on client networks. ObserveIT, founded in 2006, is based in Boston with a research and development center in Tel Aviv. The company has raised $53 million in funding from investors such as Bain Capital, Spring Lake Equity Partners and others. In an unrelated deal, Sumo Logic, an event management firm, also announced the acquisition of the security operations startup Jask. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Proofpoint offers an enterprise security service that includes email protection, data loss prevention, mobile security and other offerings. It reported $717 million in revenue last year, and […]
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YubiKey 5Ci: First security key designed with both USB-C and Lightning connectors This unique dual-connector functionality makes the YubiKey 5Ci the perfect solution for consumers or enterprises looking for strong hardware-backed authentication across … Continue reading New infosec products of the week: August 23, 2019
ObserveIT, the leading insider threat management platform with more than 1,900 customers around the world, announced the availability of an Insider Threat Analytics solution powered by crowdsourced industry insight. This release advances ObserveIT’s ab… Continue reading ObserveIT unveils crowdsourced insider threat analytics solution
In our second segment, we welcome Sai Chavali, Security Strategist at ObserveIT. Most companies have preventative controls on email today, however, they are still finding that users exfiltrating sensitive data through corporate email is all too com… Continue reading Email Data Exfiltration, ObserveIT – Enterprise Security Weekly #143
Employees in the UK expressed greater understanding of privacy laws, and better training opportunities, than those in the U.S., the ObserveIT survey reveals. The survey polled 1,000 full-time employees in the United States and United Kingdom to determi… Continue reading How employees and their organizations are prioritizing data privacy
Organizations want to trust their employees when it comes to cybersecurity, but to do so, they need to better leverage technology. The ObserveIT global survey of 600 IT leaders across various industries found that employers should develop clear cyberse… Continue reading Employers should develop cybersecurity protocols and invest more in employee training programs
With April 15 quickly approaching, companies across the country are rushing to get their taxes filed. This often requires third party specialists who are well-versed in corporate taxes and prepared to navigate new regulations. While the right contracto… Continue reading Tax season scaries: How to keep your data safe from insider threats
RSA Conference 2019 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Here are a few photos from the Expo floor. Featured vendors include: Anomali, ObserveIT, ZeroFOX, Corero… Continue reading Photo gallery: RSA Conference 2018 Expo