Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

CEO Shlomo Kramer: Buying Aim Accelerates SASE Roadmap With ‘AI Brain’ IntegrationWith AI use surging across enterprises, Cato Networks has acquired Israeli startup Aim Security to embed AI protection into its core architecture. CEO Shlomo Kramer says Aim’s broad and deep coverage around enterprise AI use makes it the ideal fit for Cato’s SASE platform.

Startup Hits $4.8B Valuation After Series E as It Disrupts VDI, Web Filtering ToolsIsland’s enterprise browser platform is gaining traction as a replacement for SASE and legacy VDI and web filtering tools. Backed by $250 million in Series E funding, the startup plans to scale up globally and enhance R&D to support secure, simplified digital work environments.

Deal Integrates Lacework's CNAPP into Fortinet's Security Fabric and SASE PlatformFortinet plans to purchase trouble late-stage startup Lacework to integrate its AI-driven cloud native application protection platform into the Fortinet Security Fabric. The deal enhances Fortinet's Unified Secure Access Service Edge platform, providing protection from code to cloud.