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F5 launched F5 NGINXaaS for Google Cloud, a cloud-native application delivery-as-a-service solution. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, this offering addresses the challenges of delivering modern and containerized applications by consolidating load balancing, security, and observability into a unified solution, helping enterprises eliminate tool sprawl, simplify operations, and reduce costs. As businesses embrace dynamic infrastructures and apps that are increasingly AI-enabled, default application delivery and security tools—which typically cater to general-purpose use cases—often fall short … More → The post F5 NGINXaaS for Google Cloud protects cloud-native applications appeared first on Help Net Security.

Acronis announced the launch of Acronis Archival Storage, a long-term, compliant, and cost-efficient data storage and protection solution designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their small-to-medium business (SMBs) customers. With Acronis Archival Storage, users can retain large amounts of data securely, affordably, and with fast accessibility when it matters most. Acronis Archival Storage enables users to store infrequently accessed data with S3-compatible object storage, integrated directly into Acronis’ unified billing and management system. The … More → The post Acronis Archival Storage brings compliance-ready, S3-compatible cold storage to MSPs appeared first on Help Net Security.

Concentric AI announced further expansion of the Private Scan Manager functionality in its Semantic Intelligence AI and data security governance platform to include AWS GovCloud (US). Government agencies, contractors, partners, and other organizations—including those that use Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) High—which handle sensitive data and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) subject to stringent compliance requirements can now deploy Semantic Intelligence within their own isolated regions. This news follows two 2025 announcements by Concentric AI, … More → The post Concentric AI releases Private Scan Manager for AWS GovCloud (US) appeared first on Help Net Security.

Noction has released Noction Intelligent Routing Platform (IRP) v4.3, delivering new capabilities in automated DDoS detection, routing safety, and operational control for modern IP networks. A key highlight of IRP v4.3 is the introduction of Automatic Anomaly Detection (AAD), a new capability designed to identify abnormal traffic behavior and mitigate threats directly at the network edge. AAD continuously analyzes traffic patterns to detect deviations that may indicate attacks such as SSH floods, HTTP(S) floods, DNS … More → The post Noction adds automatic anomaly detection to IRP v4.3 for faster DDoS mitigation appeared first on Help Net Security.

AI EdgeLabs announced the launch of Compliance Center and Linux Audit. Purpose-built for organizations facing NIS2, CRA, and global critical-infrastructure mandates, the new capabilities replace manual reporting and scan-based compliance with continuous visibility, automated control coverage, and real-time posture insights. Key capabilities include: A single Risk Score representing their current posture Real-time compliance visibility for CRA and NIS2 Prioritized assets based on impact and criticality Extended support for firmware, custom OS, and RTOS Linux audit … More → The post AI EdgeLabs launches Compliance Center and Linux Audit for NIS2 and CRA readiness appeared first on Help Net Security.

Booz Allen Hamilton announced a new collaboration with Andreessen Horowitz to strengthen America’s technical supremacy. As the a16z Technology Acceleration Partner for Governments, Booz Allen will work with companies across the a16z portfolio to build, accelerate, and deliver technologies for U.S. missions in national security, civilian services, and beyond. The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including several collaborations already underway in areas including AI, autonomy, and electronic warfare. The collaboration will … More → The post Booz Allen Hamilton and Andreessen Horowitz accelerate commercial tech for government appeared first on Help Net Security.

NordPass simplifies secure logins by including Authenticator on multiple devices in the application for personal use. The time-based one-time password (TOTP) support enables users to add an extra layer of security to their accounts with two-factor authentication, without the need to download or install additional applications. Authentication codes are synchronized within the account, letting users access them on both the mobile app or browser extension. NordPass Authenticator requires biometric verification before revealing the security code. … More → The post NordPass streamlines two-factor authentication with a built-in Authenticator across devices appeared first on Help Net Security.

Upwind announced Choppy AI, embedding new AI-powered capabilities across the company’s CNAPP platform. Choppy AI introduces natural-language–driven experiences that make cloud security exploration, investigation, and analysis more intuitive, while providing transparency, control, and trust for security teams. As cloud environments grow more complex, security teams are required to manage large inventories, relationships, configurations, and vulnerabilities. While AI has the potential to simplify this work, most AI-driven security tools operate as black boxes, producing answers without … More → The post Upwind Choppy AI simplifies cloud security exploration and investigation appeared first on Help Net Security.

Vannadium has launched Leap, a platform that combines blockchain-level data integrity with real-time, on-chain performance. As AI is adopted in sectors like healthcare, finance, and supply chain, the reliability of underlying data has become a critical concern. Leap addresses this by helping organizations prove what’s true. Leap allows secure storage and streaming of high-value data—video, documents, logs, and more, directly on chain, with full provenance and access control. It turns blockchain into a foundation for … More → The post Vannadium’s Leap combines on-chain performance and data integrity for explainable AI appeared first on Help Net Security.

Cyera announced a $400 million Series F funding round, bringing its total funding to over $1.7 billion. This raise comes just over six months after the previous round and triples the company’s valuation from a year ago to $9 billion. The round was led by funds managed by Blackstone and supported by all inside investors including Accel, Coatue, Cyberstarts, Georgian, Greenoaks, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint, Sapphire, Sequoia Capital, and Spark. The adoption of AI among … More → The post Cyera secures $400 million to scale AI-native data security platform and enterprise adoption appeared first on Help Net Security.