Category: Help Net Security

DirectDefense launches Security Essentials to protect growing SMBs

DirectDefense has launched DirectDefense Security Essentials, a fully managed, subscription-based security program purpose-built for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). With Security Essentials, DirectDefense is addressing the critical security needs of the underserved SMB market by combining virtual CISO (vCISO) services,…

Swimlane CAR solution automates compliance control mapping

Swimlane announced Compliance Audit Readiness (CAR) Solution, designed to streamline compliance management and accelerate audit readiness. Powered by the Swimlane Turbine AI Automation Platform and built on the Secure Controls Framework, CAR automates compliance control mapping, streamlines audit evidence gathering…

Understanding 2024 cyber attack trends

Mandiant has released the M-Trends 2025 report, which outlines global cyber attack trends based on their own incident response engagements from 2024. Key trends and insights In 2024, Mandiant handled more incidents in the financial sector than in any other…

Veracode platform enhancements improve software security

Veracode announced new capabilities to help organizations address emerging threats, giving security professionals better visibility and control in one place. The launch includes new AI-powered functionality in the Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)product and an External Attack Surface Management (EASM)…

Metomic AI Data Protection prevents data leakage in AI tools

Metomic launched AI Data Protection Solution, an offering designed to prevent sensitive business data from being inadvertently exposed through AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Glean, Notion AI, Box AI, and others. As enterprises accelerate AI integration, this solution empowers…

Exposed and unaware: The state of enterprise security in 2025

The Edgescan 2025 Vulnerability Statistics Report offers a data-rich snapshot of the global cybersecurity landscape, drawing from thousands of assessments and penetration tests conducted in 2024. Now in its 10th year, the report analyzes full-stack security trends across industries, highlighting…