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Join CyCognito CEO & Co-Founder, Rob N. Gurzeev, for a SINET Webinar on May 30th, Approaches to Protecting the Growing API Attack Surface, moderated by Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and Venture Partner at SYN Ventures. As API abuses become a more frequent attack vector, we will explore how security teams can protect this somewhat “invisible” attack surface, including types of risky API assets, why they are attractive to hackers, and models to detect and secure them. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g-9RDzbs #SINETWebinar #API #ASM #MangeYourExposure

Join CyCognito CEO & Co-Founder, Rob N. Gurzeev, for a SINET Webinar on May 30th, Approaches to Protecting the Growing API Attack Surface, moderated by Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and Venture Partner at SYN Ventures. As API abuses become a more frequent attack vector, we will explore how security teams can protect this somewhat “invisible” attack surface, including types of risky API assets, why they are attractive to hackers, and models to detect and secure them. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Wpc0Pt #SINETWebinar #API #ASM #MangeYourExposure

Amena Ventures is thrilled to announce our investment in Ethiack’s €4 million seed funding round, supporting their mission to revolutionize cybersecurity through AI-powered ethical hacking. This groundbreaking technology is set to transform the way organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems. Ethiack’s Continuous Pentesting platform combines the expertise of ethical hackers with cutting-edge AI technology to deliver unparalleled cybersecurity insights. By deploying AI-driven “Hackbots,” Ethiack offers 24/7 monitoring and autonomous ethical hacking, enabling organizations to identify and address critical vulnerabilities in real time, including elusive zero-day exploits. These Hackbots provide detailed vulnerability reports, highlighting severity levels and offering actionable mitigation strategies. Ethiack has already made a significant impact, securing over 150,000 assets for leading organizations in nine countries. Their clients include prominent names such as ANA Airports, SONAE, and Portugal’s Cybersecurity Agency. With this funding, Ethiack is not only enhancing their technology but also preparing to expand into new markets. Their immediate focus will be on the UK and Europe, with plans to enter the U.S. and the Middle East markets in the near future. At Amena Ventures, we are committed to partnering with visionary companies that solve real-world problems through innovation. Ethiack embodies this ethos, offering a solution to the ever-growing challenge of cybersecurity threats in an increasingly digital world. We are also proud to support Ethiack’s international expansion through our extensive network across the EMEA region. By leveraging our connections, we aim to accelerate their market entry, foster strategic partnerships, and unlock new growth opportunities for this promising venture. We are excited to support Ethiack as they continue to scale and redefine the cybersecurity landscape. By equipping organizations with tools to proactively defend against cyber threats, Ethiack is making the internet a safer place for everyone. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to back forward-thinking ventures that deliver lasting impact. We look forward to watching Ethiack grow and thrive in this next chapter of their journey. More on the link below: https://lnkd.in/etcaUYu7 #Innovation #Cybersecurity #VentureCapital #AmenaVentures

Exciting news! Flare has raised a $30m Series B 🚀 In today’s digital-first world, cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, leaving businesses vulnerable across the open, deep, and dark web. Flare’s platform equips companies with the actionable intelligence to navigate and neutralise these risks. Having first invested in Flare’s seed round in 2019, we’re proud to be extending our support alongside Inovia Capital and Fonds de solidarité FTQ in this Series B led by new investor Base10 Partners. We’ve been consistently impressed by Flare’s growth and commitment. From pioneering dark web detection tools to launching Threat Flow - the security industry’s first transparent generative AI for dark web threat reports - Flare is transforming cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. With a world-class team in place, and CEO Norman Menz at the helm, this fresh funding will enable Flare to enhance its AI tools, expand data collection, and scale globally, securing even more businesses in an increasingly digital landscape. Check out TechCrunch’s article below for more detail on the Series B, or to learn more about why we first invested in Flare check out our latest blog in the comments section below 👇

U wanna know about Proxmox VE exploit? Or docker socket vulnerability to lead RCE? Check this writeup

Establishing guardrails is critical to implementing GenAI safely. It starts with creating a centralized GenAI taskforce for alignment across legal, cyber and other key teams. This promotes user adoption and maximizes GenAI's potential while prioritizing security, longevity, and data integrity. 💡 More from our EVP and GenAI co-lead Christophe Ponsart  as he talks with IABM on the use cases: https://lnkd.in/ggmWM2i4 #Qvest #GenAI #GettingStartedinGenAI

From Steve Wozniak, to Dmitri Alperovitch and Chris Krebs, to the future of the Autonomous SOC becoming a reality, #OneCon24 was truly unforgettable. #Sentinelone #SentinelLabs #cybersecurity #security #datasecurity #internetsecurity #networksecurity #identitysecurity #cloudsecurity #containersecurity #securityawareness #cybercrime #malware #cyberattacks #cyberdefence #ethicalhacking #EDR #NDR #XDR #AI #digitalsafe #cybersafe #Cloud  #containers  #kubernetes #infosec #hacking #privacy #cyberdeception #deceptiontechnology 

If you want a teaser of what we are busy working on, here you go. Our Founder and CTO Yusuf Öztürk shares our approach to reduce the cost of your #siem without increasing the risk of missing any potential threat. If this sounds interesting to you, please send me a DM. We are happy to share more, and for the folks that are hands-on, we will have something for you soon. 😉 #telemetrypipelines #securitypipelines #sentinel

Deepfakes are no longer a distant threat—they're here, and they're hitting businesses where it hurts most: their bottom line. A recent report from Regula reveals that 92% of businesses have faced financial losses due to deepfake fraud, with some losing over $500K! 😲 These AI-driven scams are evolving rapidly, exploiting vulnerabilities in traditional security systems. To stay ahead of this growing risk, advanced liveness detection is critical. iProov's patented Flashmark™ technology ensures that only real users access your systems, protecting your organization from deepfake and digital injection attacks during onboarding and authentication. Learn how iProov is safeguarding businesses with industry-leading technology and continuous threat monitoring:https://lnkd.in/epXBsENw #Deepfakes #FraudPrevention #Biometrics

Legit CEO Roni Fuchs was recently interviewed on the floor of the NYSE for the Cyber & AI Innovators Summit. Check out this in-depth interview with John Furrier to get Roni’s take on application security, ASPM, GenAI in software development, and the future of Legit Security. #ASPM #ApplicationSecurity #LegitSecurity #GenAI