Singapore-based deep-tech company Dathena, the leader in AI-powered data protection and privacy management for global enterprises, announced that they have closed a $12 million Series A round led by Jungle Ventures, with the participation of CapHorn and SEEDS Capital, an investment arm of Enterprise Singapore which is the government agency championing enterprise development. Existing investors Cerracap Ventures and MS&AD Ventures also participated in the round. Following the opening of Dathena's U.S. headquarters in …

One Identity is the first to provide a PAM solution to audit native SQL Server and Azure SQL Database client-server communication, accelerating and streamlining deployment and ongoing maintenance One Identity, a proven leader in helping organizations implement an identity-centric security strategy, today announced that its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments. Microsoft was positioned as a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Operational…

Striim Version 3.9.8 Includes Valuable Security Enhancements Including KeyStore Support, Stronger Password Security, and Multi-Layered Application Security, and Secure File Encryption when Loading Files to Cloud Storage Striim, provider of an enterprise-grade platform for streaming data integration to the cloud, has introduced a broad set of enhancements to its on-prem-to-cloud data integration offerings that strengthen platform and data security, improve data accountability, speed application development, increase…

UltraGeoPoint expands the global data collection network and advanced machine learning algorithms to provide geolocation data on over 99.99% of all routable IPv4 and IPv6 addresses Neustar, Inc., a global information services and technology company and leader in identity resolution, announced significant enhancements to its market-leading IP address geolocation service, UltraGeoPoint, (formerly known as IP GeoPoint) to help customers meet regulatory compliance requirements, strengthen network security and reduce risk…

New experienced team members to enhance product adoption and data security as electronic payment capabilities expand Paytronix Systems, Inc., the most advanced digital guest experience platform, announced the appointment of two new executives: Andrea G. Mulligan, head of customer success, and Marc F. Schultz, head of Data Privacy and Security. The new members add depth and experience to the company’s leadership team as the guest experience platform company scales and expands beyond loyalty to encompass CRM, stored value and…

Leading Cloud and Mobility provider VMware has scooped two mega-acquisition deals for a combined total of $4 billion (approx.). With these acquisitions, VMware has further expanded its horizon into Cloud-native IT networking and security solutions powered by Big Data and emerging Cloud Computing technologies. While Pivotal Software would help VMware deliver the most comprehensive enterprise-grade Kubernetes-based portfolio for modern applications, Carbon Black's expertise in cybersecurity would help secure VMware's…

Reliable backups, multi-layered defense and regular security audits among healthcare cyber-security best practices urged--in a new article from Messaging Architects Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and information governance consultant, presents healthcare cyber-security best practices to protect vital patient data in a new article on the Messaging Architects website. The informative article asserts that to survive ransomware attacks and other threats, healthcare organizations…

Over Half of Company Data Remains Unclassified, Despite a Rise in Security Breaches and Stringent Data Protection Regulations Global businesses continue to house 'dark data' within their organizations, creating a honeypot for cybercriminals, finds research from Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage. The Value of Data study, conducted by Vanson Bourne for Veritas, surveyed 1,500 IT decision makers and data managers…

Solution Enables Compliant Data Annotation for Organizations Working With Sensitive Information Figure Eight, an Appen company, announced its Secure Data Access Solution, which enhances Figure Eight security capabilities for customers working with personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI) and those requiring other sophisticated compliance needs. "Data security is of the utmost importance for Figure Eight and Appen as we empower AI in the real world," said Wilson Pang, CTO, Appen.…

Automates Sensitive Data Tagging and Policy Assignment for Managing Access at Scale Okera, the leading active data management company for data lake security and governance, announced the release of new attribute-based access control (ABAC) and automated business metadata tagging and policy enforcement capabilities. These new features help enterprises simplify how to manage, secure, and govern data access on data lakes at scale in an easy and automated manner. ABAC enables users across multiple business units to work with…

CommPRO.biz, —a B2B digital community serving the public relations/investor relations, marketing, advertising and corporate communications industries— will offer a free webcast on April 26, 2019 at 12 pm Eastern Time exploring “Data Privacy: Balancing Personalization and Security in the Age of Transparency.” Join Adryenn Ashley, the 6th top woman in 2019’s #Blockchain Power 100 as we navigate the intricacies of blockchain, the new ecosystem around trust, and educate the C-Suite about how to leverage blockchain using…

Nearly All Small Businesses Claim to Protect Their App Users' Data, but Most Fail to Meet Adequate Security Standards Such as Requiring Strong Passwords or Encrypting Data. the Majority of Small Businesses (84%) Invest in Social Media or Messaging Features for Their Mobile Apps, While One-Third (33%) Invest in AI Features The majority of small businesses (98%) claim to protect their app users' data, but most companies do not implement the basic measures required for online security. Less than half of small businesses…

Onespan Developing New Tools to Safeguard Privacy, Data and Trust Online OneSpan, a global leader in software for trusted identities, e-signatures and secure transactions, announced it has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance as a Champion of Data Privacy Day, an annual, international effort to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. As a Champion, OneSpan takes responsibility for being a conscientious steward of personal information while also developing new…

White Paper Shows How System Patching & Vulnerability/Penetration Testing Can Help with Prevention CompliancePoint, a leading provider of information security and risk management services focused on privacy, data security, compliance and vendor risk management, announced a new white paper focused on methods such as system patching and penetration testing used as best practices to prevent a data breach. Nearly a quarter of businesses say it would take them 60 days to detect a breach1; a recent analysis of breaches…

Return Path, the leading email data solutions provider, scored a major procurement by acquiring ThreatWave, a peer firm providing data sourcing and provisioning solutions for email deliverability. The acquisition will enable Return Path to secure and scale its existing Email Optimization Suite, enabling marketers to capture all and unique data source parsed from email messages. In short, the convergence will boost email data intelligence based on heightened insights on deliverability issues. “ThreatWave’s global email…

Ionic Security, a leading provider of unified data security and access control solutions, announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Identity and Access Management Technologies, 2020 in the Externalized Authorization Management (EAM) category. The company has also been listed as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Security, 2020, Hype Cycle for Data Security, 2020 and Hype Cycle for Privacy, 2020. We believe this recognition is validation of where Ionic…

Baffle’s Integration Enables Privacy Preserving Analytics with No Code Changes and Full Interoperability Baffle, Inc., an advanced data protection company, announced a strategic partnership with Tableau Software, the leading analytics platform, launching a new integration to help customers further protect sensitive data as it is shared among third parties in the data analytics pipeline. Available today, Baffle’s integration with Tableau features full interoperability with no code changes, allowing for privacy preserving…

Entrust Datacard announced that it has partnered with Red Sift, a data-driven cybersecurity company focused on scaling essential digital domain security for organizations, to bring Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) to market that support the Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) email authentication standard rollout. BIMI is a cross-industry effort to standardize the transmission and use of brand logos in recipients’ emails. As email has become more critical than ever for organizations to connect and…

New SaaS option makes RudderStack a fit for any size enterprise RudderStack, which provides the first open source alternative to traditional Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), announced that it now provides a SaaS deployment option to customers, making it the first open source CDP vendor to offer multiple hosting options. Customers can choose RudderStack’s SaaS offering without compromising on their security and privacy requirements, as it can run inside the customer's  Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) or RudderStack’s VPC. They…

EDM Council, the leading trade association for data management, has launched the Capabilities (CDMC) Best Practices Work Group. This new group includes participation from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, as well as over 20 leading financial industry firms. The Work Group has been formed to develop an open source CDMC Best Practice Framework to accelerate Cloud adoption and automate the associated controls. The EDM Council Work Group is being co-chaired by Morgan Stanley and Refinitiv,…