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Is a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Worth It?
This article was written for our sponsor, Western Governors University. Cybersecurity has become a core concern for businesses, government agencies, health care systems and everyday consumers. As cyberthreats grow more complex, employers need…
Africa's cyber security wake-up call: Why the enemy is already inside
Lorna Hardie, Regional Director – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies. Traditional cyber security approaches have spoilt us. For years, many organisations believed that if they built high enough digital walls – firewalls…
Getting ahead of cyber security and AI compliance: Why SA organisations are outsourcing GRC
Choose the right GRC partner. (Image: CSI Cyber Security Institute) Recent weeks have prompted growing concern in South Africa over escalating cyber security incidents. A series of high-profile breaches combined with DDOS attacks on internet…
Galeboe awarded Premier Partner status for Check Point, strengthening AI-driven cyber security across SA and beyond
African IT solutions provider Galeboe Professional Services has been awarded Premier Partner status by Check Point Software Technologies, marking a significant milestone in a long-standing partnership focused on delivering advanced, AI-driven cyber…
Sebastian Kurz went from Austria's youngest chancellor to building a $3 billion AI cybersecurity startup
Sebastian Kurz once worked out of Austria's chancellery on Vienna's Ballhausplatz, an imposing government building that resembles a Baroque palace. Today, he welcomes visitors to a sleek glass office tower that blends seamlessly into Tel Aviv's…
MP says council was 'low-hanging fruit' in cyber security debate
A Teesside MP has described a local council as “low-hanging fruit” during a debate on a new cyber security bill. Luke Myer, Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, was speaking about the fate suffered by Redcar &…
Accenture strikes $4.18 billion cybersecurity deal, shares fall on forecast cut
18 Jun 2026 06:48PM (Updated: 18 Jun 2026 07:13PM) June 18: Consultancy firm Accenture said on Thursday it would take a majority stake in industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos and fully acquire asset intelligence company runZero and device security…
Accenture strikes $4.18 billion cybersecurity deal, shares fall on weak forecast
June 18: Accenture unveiled $4.18 billion in cybersecurity acquisitions on Thursday to push deeper into the booming sector, as a weak sales forecast sent its shares down 14 per cent and underscored the pressure AI tools exert on its consulting…
Cybersecurity was built for predictable systems. AI changes the rules
Credit: Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock Every major technology shift changes cybersecurity. I've spent much of my career working through major technology transitions, from the rise of the commercial internet to mobile and cloud computing. Each shift…
UWM pursues Cybersecurity Certification to expand research opportunities
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has achieved a key federal cybersecurity certification and is working toward a more advanced designation that could expand its access to defense-related research funding and industry partnerships. UWM earned…
Accenture to Acquire Majority Stake in Dragos, All of runZero, NetRise in $4.1 Billion OT Cybersecurity Push
Accenture on Thursday announced that it's taking a majority stake in Dragos and fully acquiring runZero and NetRise as part of a major OT cybersecurity push valued at roughly $4.1 billion. Dragos is widely recognized for its vendor-neutral platform…
ThreatCaptain's New Revenue Engine Helps MSPs Close More Cybersecurity Deals
‘One of the biggest things MSPs keep asking us for is more leads. So we built AI-driven workflows that help identify ideal customer profiles, guide prospecting activities and make it easier to start qualified conversations. We want MSPs to…
Dream Raises $260 Million for Government-Focused AI Cybersecurity
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Got $1,000? 1 Unstoppable Cybersecurity Pioneer to Buy Hand Over Fist and Never Sell
CrowdStrike (CRWD) holds $5.51 billion in ARR growing 24% with 97% gross retention, making Falcon a non-negotiable layer of enterprise security infrastructure. George Kurtz targets $20 billion in ARR by FY36, supported by $468.5 million in Q1 free…
Exclusive | Accenture Takes Majority Stake in Cyber Company Dragos
Accenture is making a $4 billion push into industrial cybersecurity, acquiring a majority stake in Dragos and buying two other security firms outright as businesses race to secure the physical systems that keep economies online. The transactions…
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