Cyber firms link to form operational technology coalition
Five cybersecurity companies have joined forces to create a group that is aiming to bolster the defences of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure in the US.
Investment juggernaut KKR to acquire Barracuda Networks
Investment firm KKR has agreed to purchase Barracuda Networks from private equity company Thoma Bravo in an undisclosed deal.
Thoma Bravo to snap up SailPoint in $6.9bn all-cash deal
Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, has agreed to purchase identity and access management company Sailpoint in an all-cash deal worth $6.9bn.
Zoom shells out $1.8m in bug bounties for 2021
Zoom has revealed that it paid out roughly $1.8m in bug bounty rewards for the full year of 2021.
CyberTech CertiK hits $2bn valuation with $88m Series B3
CertiK, a blockchain security startup, has raised $88m in a Series B3 funding round co-led by Advent International, Insight Partners and Tiger Global.
Over half of cyber workers considering leaving sector, report finds
A report by industry analyst Cobalt has found that over half of cybersecurity professionals surveyed are thinking of leaving the industry due to burnout.
FBI issues warning of ransomware attacks on local government
The FBI has warned local government entities of ransomware attacks disrupting operational services.
Nord Security hits unicorn status following $100m capital raise
Nord Security, a digital security leader, has secured $100m in its first outside capital funding raise to raise its valuation to $1.6bn.
Nudge Security arises from stealth with $7m
CyberTech firm Nudge Security has raised $7m from a seed funding round led by Ballistic Ventures.
US State Department unveils Cyberspace bureau
The US Department of State has created the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) as cybersecurity continues to grow in stature as a key governmental challenge.
