Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

SaaS Observability Vendor Adds Real-Time Network Flow Telemetry to DNS IntelligenceInfoblox plans to acquire San Francisco-based network observability specialist Kentik to combine DNS, DHCP, asset intelligence and real-time network flow telemetry into a unified platform designed to help enterprises manage increasingly complex hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments.

French Vendor's QShield Offering Protects Edge Systems From Reverse EngineeringAircraft manufacturer Airbus plans to acquire 100-person French cybersecurity vendor Quarkslab to strengthen sovereign European defenses by protecting aerospace and defense software, data and edge systems from AI-driven reverse engineering and exploitation.

Despite Cisco's Cyber Struggles, the Perks of Offering Asset Management Are ClearCisco is eyeing what would be its third-largest cybersecurity acquisition ever, Calcalist reported: a $2 billion buy of New York-based asset management vendor Axonius. The Israeli business publication said Sunday the two sides are in advanced negotiations. Axonius denied the Calcalist report.

HyperComply's AI Automation Reduces Vendor RFP Questionnaire Work by 92%SecurityScorecard is acquiring HyperComply to streamline third-party risk assessments with AI that automates most security questionnaire responses. The deal supports SecurityScorecard’s shift from ratings-only to a full solutions platform for mitigating supply chain risk.

Observo Buy Gives Customers Real-Time SIEM Ingestion and Vendor-Agnostic OptionsSentinelOne’s Observo AI buy gives customers a flexible, AI-powered data pipeline for faster detection and SIEM freedom. The acquisition bolsters its AI-native SIEM vision and offers a lower-cost, real-time alternative to traditional solutions such as Splunk.

2nd Round of Layoffs in 2 Years Comes 3 Months After $216M Identity AcquisitionJamf will execute its second round of layoffs in two years, cutting 6.4% of its workforce to reduce operating costs and improve operating margins. The Minneapolis-based Apple management and security vendor on Tuesday announced plans to reduce its staff by an estimated 166 employees.

How OpenAI Lost, Google Hedged and Cognition AI Bought AI Coding Start-Up WindsurfAs with any story about AI start-ups, the acquisition of Windsurf AI happened at lightning speed. In just a couple of weeks, major Silicon Valley players took a close look at the four-year-old AI-assisted coding vendor, and ultimately Google and Cognition AI ended up with parts of the company.

Deal Adds Live Fraud Red Teaming, Adversarial Testing to Neovera's Cyber PortfolioNeovera has acquired Greenway Solutions, a Charlotte-based fraud red-teaming vendor serving top banks, to expand its cyber capabilities. The Washington D.C.-area services provider plans to tailor services for community banks and credit unions using automation and selective testing.

Customer Credentials Possibly Compromised at EHR Vendor Acquired by Oracle in 2022Oracle is dealing with a hacking incident involving legacy patient data of Cerner electronic health record customers. Oracle, which acquired Cerner in 2022, is reportedly telling clients the hack involved compromised credentials for systems scheduled to migrate to the cloud.

NetWitness is RSA's 4th Divestiture Since STG Purchased the Identity Giant in 2020Clearlake Capital and Symphony Technology Group offloaded another RSA business unit, selling threat detection, investigation and response vendor NetWitness to PartnerOne. PartnerOne said it'll help NetWitness boost its technology, fuel its capabilities and solidify its position as a market leader.

CDR, DLP Provider Will Help Safeguard Cloud-Based Applications, Collaboration ToolsMenlo Security bought a data and file security vendor led by a longtime IBM executive to secure cloud-based applications and collaboration tools. Votiro's CDR and DLP tools will neutralize threats in real time and facilitate AI-driven data protection without disrupting user workflows.

COO Jill Popelka Promoted to Chief Executive as Thoma Bravo Acquisition Nears CloseDarktrace has promoted COO Jill Popelka to CEO, replacing long-time leader Poppy Gustafsson. As the cybersecurity AI vendor prepares to finalize its sale to Thoma Bravo, Popelka will steer Darktrace into its next phase of growth. Gustafsson will join the board as a non-executive director.

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel SolutionsCheck Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

High-Assurance Security Tech Boosts Everfox's Government and Infrastructure ToolsEverfox's purchase of Garrison Technology is set to fortify its cybersecurity offerings, especially for government and critical infrastructure. The deal leverages Garrison's advanced hardware security technology to complement Everfox's existing capabilities in threat protection and insider risk.

Combination of Armis and Silk Will Create Leader in Asset Management, RemediationSan Francisco-based asset intelligence vendor Armis plans to embed AI and automation into the incident prioritization and remediation process through the $150 million acquisition of early-stage startup Silk Security to minimize manual intervention and maximize efficiency.

Roche Replaces Sam King, Who Joined Veracode in 2006 and Became CEO in 2019Veracode tapped product leader Brian Roche as its next CEO and tasked him with helping secure the adoption of large language models and open-source software. The Boston-area application risk management vendor appointed Roche chief executive just two days after purchasing startup Longbow Security.

Wiz May Not Need More Cash for Its 2nd Deal in 4 Months Since It Has $900M on HandWiz is reportedly set to buy centralized cloud threat management vendor Gem Security for $350 million, Bloomberg reported this week. The deal would come just four months after Wiz made its first-ever acquisition, scooping up cloud-based development platform Raftt for as much as $50 million.

Joint Hornetsecurity-Vade Will Have More Geographic Reach, Microsoft 365 ProtectionHornetsecurity purchased French email security vendor Vade to expand its geographic footprint and protection capabilities around Microsoft 365 for small and midsized businesses. The acquisition of Vade will allow the joint company to have a strong presence in Europe's two most important markets.

Acquisition Will Allow Delinea to Detect Overprivileged Access, Company SaysCalifornia privileged access management vendor Delinea announced it will acquire identity governance and administration vendor Fastpath. "We believe privilege, not just identity, is the true security perimeter," said Delinea Chief Product Officer Phil Calvin.

The Combined Company Will Be Worth $7B, Firms SayData security vendor Cohesity will acquire the data protection business of Veritas in a stock and debt transaction resulting in a combined firm by the end of this year, the companies announced Thursday. The deal values the combined company at approximately $7 billion.