Security News > 2021 > May
Infobip announces it has acquired SMS firewall service provider Anam that offers solutions to more than 80 MNOS with more than 606 million customers across the world. This strategic acquisition strengthens Infobip's position as the first choice for mobile network operators through enhanced product and service offerings.
Whilst continuing its focus on strong and sustainable organic growth, Kerv will also look at acquiring businesses which add new capabilities to further enhance its cloud and digital credentials and/or bring new vertical opportunities. "Explaining the rationale behind the deal, Alastair Mills, executive chairman at Kerv, said:"This acquisition is a significant step for Kerv and a major investment in the rapidly growing digital transformation market.
Nanoprecise announced an investment led by Sensata Technologies. Founded in 2015 in Edmonton, AB, Canada, Nanoprecise has built a rapidly growing global position in the fast-growing IoT industry.
OPSWAT announced it has added two new key hires: Chief Operating Officer, Mike Barker and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Eric Spindel. As new members of the OPSWAT leadership team, Barker and Spindel will help to drive two important areas - international operations and legal compliance.
Sontiq announced the addition of Matt Cullina in the key role of head of global insurance business. Cullina joins the company from Cyberscout, a leader of cyber products and services for the insurance market which was acquired by Sontiq earlier this year.
FutureVault announced it has appointed John Shackleton, former OpenText CEO, as the company's Chief Executive Officer. As former President and CEO of OpenText Corporation, he led the company's growth from $60 million to $1.3 billion in revenue, resulting in the company becoming a world-leading independent provider of Enterprise Content Management.
Dan Beauregard joined ZeroNorth in October 2020 to lead DevSecOps technical advocacy and evangelism, as well as the company's solutions engineering organization. As VP of Strategic Alliances, Beauregard will build out ZeroNorth's ecosystem of go-to-market partners across AppSec and DevOps, leading efforts around the organization's technology alliance and channel partner programs.
Expert discusses the importance of keeping internal computer credentials as safe as your passwords. TechRepublic's Karen Roby spoke with Robert Haynes of Checkmarx, a software security solution, about World Password Day, May 6, 2021.
More than just passwords, internal computer credentials must also be secured.
Google strives to push all its users to start using two-factor authentication, which can block attackers from taking control of their accounts using compromised credentials or guessing their passwords. To enroll in two-factor authentication for your Google Account right now, go here and click the "Get Started" button to add an extra layer of security and block attackers from gaining access to your data.