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Executive View: ThreatLocker Protect

1 week ago | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

This KuppingerCole Executive View examines the ThreatLocker Protect, a set of advanced tools in the broader Endpoint Protection Detection and Response (EPDR) market. ThreatLocker focuses on and has dedicated products for Allowlisting, Ringfencing, and Network Control, which will be described below. Endpoint security is and has been a key component of cybersecurity architectures for decades.
Scam Detection in Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms

1 week ago | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

The latest figures from the US FBI IC3 show that scams are on the rise, with an estimated $16.6B in losses in 2024. Cryptocurrency fraud accounts for $9.3B of the total. The most egregious form of crypto fraud is termed “pig butchering”, where fraudsters “fatten” up victims with increasing confidence such that they are willing to put all their assets into the scammers’ accounts.
Microsoft’s Cloud Sovereignty Promises: Progress or Patchwork?

1 week ago | kuppingercole.com | Mike Small

In late April 2025, Microsoft unveiled its latest European Digital Commitments—a set of measures aimed at reinforcing digital sovereignty for European customers. These are timely and welcome, especially in light of the sovereignty challenges I recently highlighted in my blog “Why US Isolationism is Now a Global Cloud Risk.” But do they go far enough?
Rising Star Constella Intelligence

2 weeks ago | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

Constella harnesses a vast data lake of breached credentials and PII, applying machine learning to enhance data accuracy and threat intelligence. Their identity risk posture service detects identity threats using dark web data and sophisticated correlation, focusing on new threats. API and interface access empower real-time threat investigation, crucial for FRIP and ITDR markets.
Sovereign Cloud Geopolitical Risks

1 month ago | kuppingercole.com | Mike Small

Why US Isolationism is Now a Global Cloud Risk In recent weeks, the global landscape has been shaken by the ripple effects of renewed US isolationist policies—specifically through tariffs and technology restrictions aimed at strategic rivals. This intensifying stance is not just causing trade disruption; it is exposing a deeper layer of vulnerability in how cloud services are used and delivered around the world.
eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) - Group-IB

2 months ago | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

XDR offers a comprehensive cybersecurity solution to counter modern threats like ransomware and malware-less attacks by integrating detection and response capabilities across endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms. It enhances visibility and defense through advanced threat detection, automation, and consolidated security operations, addressing key challenges like interoperability, cost management, and endpoint security limitations.
Rising Star: Rising Star Intezer

2 months ago | kuppingercole.com | Warwick Ashford

Identity Fabric Impact Day is a premier one-day practice-oriented event for IAM professionals, security leaders, and solution providers to gain real-world insights into Identity Fabrics and modern identity management. Unlike broad conferences, Identity Fabric Impact Day focuses on practical strategies, hands-on learning, and expert-led discussions to help organizations strengthen security, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation.
Google Acquires Wiz

2 months ago | kuppingercole.com | Mike Small

Will this be the Alphabet Cloud Security Fabric? On March 18th, 2025, Google announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a cloud security platform for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. This is a major development that demonstrates the importance of cyber security in the age of generative AI. Businesses and society itself have become highly dependent on services delivered from the cloud.
Cyber Insurance - Coverage Types and Technical Requirements

2 months ago | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

Cybersecurity insurance, also known as cyber liability insurance, is a specialized type of insurance policy designed to help organizations manage the financial risks associated with cyberattacks and data breaches.
Session Hijacking: Threats and Prevention

Feb 4, 2025 | kuppingercole.com | John Tolbert

Session hijacking is a common means by which attackers gain illegal access to victims’ data and resources. It involves taking over users’ sessions and/or capturing valid tokens. These methods are used to perpetrate fraud and exfiltrate data.