Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Blueprint Model From Ex-CrowdStrike Product Leader Targets MCP Servers, Cost SprawlJetStream has raised $34 million in seed funding to tackle enterprise AI governance challenges. The startup introduced blueprint-based controls to manage shadow AI, MCP servers and token-level spending while helping CISOs gain visibility and enforce guardrails across cloud and SaaS environments.

More Dry Powder Will Help Cloud Security Sweepstakes Against Palo, CrowdStrike, WizUpwind is in talks with Bessemer Venture Partners and Picture Capital to raise more than $250 million at a valuation of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, Calcalist reported. Upwind in December 2024 closed a $100 million Series A round and tripled its valuation over the prior 15 months to $900 million.

Identity and Cloud Stacks Targeted as Adversaries Seek New Ways In, Experts WarnCyberattacks targeting European organizations continue to shape and be shaped by geopolitical events, whether they involve nation-state hackers, financially motivated cybercriminals or opportunistic hacktivists, says a new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

EVP Muhi Majzoub Outlines Integration of TDR, Generative AI Across Core PlatformsOpenText is embedding threat detection, identity protection and generative AI across its cloud and on premise platforms. EVP Muhi Majzoub says the threat detection and response system will integrate with Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike and others to identify anomalies and stop attacks in real time.

How Cloud Security Buyers Balance Functionality, Cost, Features and InnovationThe debate between pure-play cloud security solutions and integrated platforms intensifies as the market consolidates. While pure-play vendors such as Wiz offer innovation and deep functionality, platforms such as Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike provide cost-effective and comprehensive options.

Purchasing Israeli Startup Will Expand SaaS Security and Identity Threat ProtectionCrowdStrike has agreed to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield to deliver identity-based protection across cloud and hybrid environments. The acquisition offers clients comprehensive SaaS security posture management, bridging on-premises and cloud identity defenses to thwart modern threats.

CrowdStrike CEO Says Market Embracing AI-Driven Security Platform for ConsolidationGeorge Kurtz said CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is leading the way in cybersecurity consolidation, with deals involving cloud, identity or SIEM doubling year-over-year. Customer are seeing significant cost savings and faster response times, which Kurtz said has solidified CrowdStrike's position.

Data Security Posture Management Deal Will Help CrowdStrike Guard Endpoints, CloudsCrowdStrike plans to purchase a data security posture management startup led by an Israeli Defense Forces team leader to safeguard information across endpoints and clouds. The proposed Flow Security deal will give CrowdStrike visibility into cloud data flows and how data interacts with applications.