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Q&A: Why SOAR startup Syncurity is bringing a ‘case-management’ approach to threat detection

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog had the chance to visit with Michael Sutton, former longtime CISO of cloud security vendor Zscaler, who recently signed on as advisor to a fresh, new SOAR startup, Syncurity. Demisto launched in May 2016. Based in Bethesda, MD, Syncurity recently announced the close of its $2 million institutional investment round.

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Security Roundup February 2025

BH Consulting

Cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year The cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year, influenced by evolving ransomware threats, regulatory changes, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Links we liked Help Net Security rounds up insights into CISO thinking and strategy.

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Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2024

Digital Shadows

English-speaking countries, particularly the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, have well-developed insurance markets and higher cybersecurity awareness, resulting in higher ransomware insurance adoption. However, some cyber insurance policies explicitly forbid ransom payments.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status McAfee Cybersecurity solutions 2021 Acquired: Intel Claroty Industrial cybersecurity 2020 Private Illusive Networks Threat detection and response 2020 Private Jask Autonomous SOC 2018 Acquired: Sumo Logic RiskSense Vulnerability management 2018 Acquired: Ivanti Phantom Cyber SOAR 2017 Acquired: Splunk.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

By prioritizing human-centric cybersecurity and bolstering crisis response capability, organizations can enhance their resilience against the evolving threat landscape and minimize potential damage. Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance will become an essential component of risk management strategies.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Lessons learned from the headline-grabbing cybersecurity incidents of 2024

The Last Watchdog

Without governance and rationalization of their software inventory, organizations will struggle to manage risk effectively, perpetuating a cycle of reactive defenses against an ever-growing threat landscape. These events point to an increased reliance on AI-driven threat detection and automated compliance tools.