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Aikido lands $17M Series A to bring it's 'no BS' security platform for developers to SMEs world-wide

Ghent-based Aikido, the get-it-done security platform for developers and SMEs, has raised $17M in fresh Series A funds from Singular.vc, joined by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures. The round comes a mere 6 months after Aikido raised $5.3M seed funding, making Aikido the fastest capitalized startup in Belgian history. The funds will be used to expand the platform and push Aikido onto the international stage to make security simple for SMEs and doable for developers.

Accelerating the Future of Trust for the Enterprise: Vanta Supercharges Trust Centers with Questionnaire Automation and Vanta AI

Leveraging AI and automation to help enterprises build customer trust and close deals faster. New enterprise-grade capabilities empower large organizations to demonstrate trust at scale. Vanta to debut new offerings at RSA Conference May 6 - 9 in San Francisco.

Dallas AI and Protecto.ai Announce Partnership

Protecto.ai alongside Dallas AI, the leading AI professional group in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are excited to announce a partnership where Protecto will become an annual sponsor of Dallas AI. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of secure and ethical AI technologies, while providing robust support to the local developer community through education, resources, and networking opportunities.

Stories from the SOC - Combating "Security Alert" Scams

The “Security Alert” scam is a prevalent tech-support fraud that threatens both Windows and Apple users. It exploits the trust of users by masquerading as an official support site, using fake pop-up warnings to lure users into dialing scam phone numbers by conveying a sense of urgency. The ultimate goal is gaining remote access to the user’s system and pilfering personal data to extort money.

Top 5 SaaS misconfigurations to avoid and why

Cloud storage services and SaaS apps like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive provide convenient, scalable solutions for managing documents, photos, and more—making them indispensable for modern work and personal life. However, misconfigured settings and permissions can lead to serious security breaches, noncompliance, and even the loss of customer trust. Let’s explore the 5 most common misconfiguration issues with real-world examples.

Vanta Trust Center, now enhanced with Questionnaire Automation and Vanta AI

As the number and severity of third-party breaches continues to rise, companies are scrutinizing more closely not just how they handle data, but how their vendors do as well. For security leaders, this means more security reviews are coming across their desk everyday. ‍ Limited resources and legacy processes make it hard for security teams to keep up with the pace of business.

EP 51 - Balancing Innovation and Security in FinTech

In this episode of Trust Issues, host David Puner interviews Eric Hussey, SVP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Finastra, a leading provider of financial software solutions and services. Hussey shares his insights on the evolving role of the CISO, the challenges of keeping up with new and evolving cybersecurity regulations, and the importance of balancing innovation with security in the FinTech space.