Tagged: security

June 22, 2023 @ 2:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Genesis Global, the low-code application development platform purpose-built for financial markets organizations, announced it has “been certified as SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and adheres to the highest industry standards for data security.” The Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) standards are “governed by the American… Read More

June 19, 2023 @ 11:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the world of blockchain continues to evolve, innovative applications and new kinds of collaboration are “emerging to tackle various challenges.” Frac, a platform in the high-value fractional asset trading market, has adopted vechain’s propriety technologies “to increase security and add immutable authentication to their… Read More

June 12, 2023 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Immersive Labs, a firm focused on people-centric cyber resilience, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are working together to launch the Cyber Million program that aims “to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade.” The… Read More

June 11, 2023 @ 6:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid is introducing an all-new identity verification experience that allows consumers to fast track verifications across Plaid-powered apps and services. Just as commerce providers have delivered on the promise of “one-click” checkout, Plaid claims it is “creating the standard for a ‘verify once, verify everywhere’… Read More

June 9, 2023 @ 3:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Snyk, which claims tobe the leader in developer security, announced it agreed to acquire Enso Security, “pioneers” of the industry’s first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) solution. The acquisition is “subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q2 2023.” Together, with… Read More

May 25, 2023 @ 8:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of Kraken’s commitment to client security, they have reportedly completed and passed an independent auditor’s examination over internal controls as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) SOC 2, Type I compliance standard. Kraken has shared details “about this process… Read More

May 23, 2023 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ontology, a blockchain network focused on enhancing trust, privacy, and security in Web3 by offering decentralized identity and data solutions, has formed a partnership with Alchemy Pay to integrate its on and off ramp solution. Through Alchemy Pay’s plugin, dApps and platforms on Ontology “can… Read More

May 23, 2023 @ 1:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In one more step to increase security for customers, Nubank (NYSE: NU) announces two new tools: the Reporting Channel, which allows “the reporting of fraud or attempted fraud involving the company, and the Me Roubaram (I was robbed) feature, a site that Nubank customers can… Read More

May 17, 2023 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK, the New York-based blockchain security company, and Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced the signing of a partnership to provide blockchain security services to cloud-based Web3 projects. Web3 developers can now “accelerate their development process and secure their… Read More

May 16, 2023 @ 12:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hyphe, the digital asset liquidity provider for financial institutions, has received a certificate of compliance to ISO 27001 Information Security Management by internationally-recognized certification body, BSI Group. The certification “reinforces Hyphe’s commitment to the highest security standards ahead of Europe’s new Markets in Crypto Assets… Read More

May 15, 2023 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Astra, a provider of infrastructure for faster payments, today announced a partnership with Fortress Trust, a custodial trust company in the blockchain infrastructure space, to bring enhanced security and real-time settlement to new use cases within financial technology. By combining their respective solutions, the two… Read More

May 14, 2023 @ 11:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is furthering its commitment to transparency in cybersecurity by making its security and privacy controls framework public for the benefit of security and privacy teams at organizations of all sizes. By enabling the larger technology ecosystem with the tools to design, build… Read More

May 13, 2023 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, the provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today released its Cyber Round-Up: Q2 2023 report. The report explores insights from small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders “across the U.S., revealing that many SME leaders with cyber insurance feel better prepared… Read More

May 11, 2023 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Concordium, the Layer 1, science-backed blockchain creating a safer digital world, and XONE, a mobile game that brings people together through music and entertainment, announced a partnership that brings web3 security and identity solutions to the entertainment industry. XONE’s platform “empowers anyone to build and… Read More

May 10, 2023 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ThriveDX, the global firm focused on cybersecurity and digital skills training, is pleased to announce the launch of its new certificate program exclusively designed “for security awareness administrators and managers to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to implement and manage comprehensive… Read More

May 9, 2023 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Uppsala Security, a provider of award-winning security tools and services for Crypto AML/CTF, Transaction Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Transaction Tracking has announced a partnership with CODE, a South Korean-based virtual asset service provider (VASP) compliance solution. As part of this partnership, CODE has “launched… Read More

May 9, 2023 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OneSpan (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced the launch of new Customer Success Packages, providing modern centralized success service offerings with tiered subscription models for flexible, ongoing customer success with OneSpan solutions. OneSpan Customer Success Packages combine the “traditional” value-added services of… Read More

May 6, 2023 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Immuta, which claims to be a leader in data security, announced a new strategic investment from Databricks Ventures, the investment arm of the data and AI company and pioneer of the lakehouse. The investment builds “on a longstanding partnership between the two companies and positions… Read More

May 2, 2023 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK businesses received, “on average, £237,402 worth of fines following data breaches or violation of data protection rules in the last 12 months, with half (50%) of respondents listing financial data as the most likely to be compromised.” The findings come from ISMS.online’s latest State… Read More

April 30, 2023 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Immuta, a data security provider, announced new vulnerability risk assessment and dynamic query classification capabilities for the Immuta Data Security Platform. These new features “enable customers to promptly identify and prioritize security gaps, protecting sensitive data based on the context and sensitivity levels.” When combined… Read More