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Jamf to bring zero trust to Apple following Wandera purchase

US enterprise management software company Jamf is set to acquire zero-trust cloud security firm Wandera for $400m in cash.

Absolute Software set to purchase NetMotion for $340m

Canadian endpoint resilience solutions provider Absolute Software has agreed a deal to acquire security management platform NetMotion for $340m in cash.

Vanta closes $50m funding round to launch new products, expand footprint

San Francisco-based cybersecurity firm Vanta has closed a $50m funding round led by Sequoia Capital with participation from Y Combinator.

Cybercrime cases continue to rise as Belgium becomes most recent victim

The company that provides internet services for Belgium’s parliament, government departments, universities and scientific institutions has suffered a cyberattack.

MAS launches RegTech and digital schemes, commits S$42m to boost adoption

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a RegTech grant scheme and an enhanced digital acceleration grant (DAG) program to boost tech use in the financial sector.

Stripe eyes bolstered internet firm tax compliance through TaxJar purchase

Payments giant Stripe has entered into an agreement to purchase sales tax software enterprise TaxJar to improve tax compliance rates for internet firms.

BAE survey details steep hike in cybercrime during pandemic

A BAE Systems survey has found nearly three-quarters of financial organisations have experienced a rise in cybercrime since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

APRA guidance offers support on tackling climate-related financial risks

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued a draft practice guide to banks, superannuation trustees and insures on managing climate-linked financial risks.

BigID rakes in $30m investment to bolster unicorn status

US data intelligence firm BigID has secured $30m in financing from global private equity investor Advent International.

CluedIn eyes expanded global footprint following $15m Series A

Danish data management company CluedIn has raised $15m from a Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital.

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