Cisco is moving to deepen its position in cloud and identity security with an agreement to buy Israeli startup Astrix Security, underscoring continued US appetite for Israeli cyber assets even as dealmaking has become more selective across the sector. The acquisition was reported by the Globes website in an article titled “Cisco to acquire Israeli…
A group of Israeli technology and investment veterans is moving to formalize its next bet on the cybersecurity boom, launching a new venture capital vehicle targeting early-stage companies and aiming to raise $100 million. The initiative was first reported by Globes in an article titled “Elron veterans launch $100m cybersecurity VC fund,” which outlined how…
A newly proposed approach to improving software reliability is drawing attention from researchers and engineers seeking to reduce errors in complex digital systems. The method, described in the Tech Xplore article “Majority voting method could lead to smarter software,” suggests that borrowing a principle commonly used in fault-tolerant hardware could significantly enhance the robustness of…
Alphadrive Ventures, an Israeli investment firm focused on cyber and enterprise software, has launched a $100 million venture capital fund aimed at early-stage cybersecurity companies, underscoring the sector’s continued ability to attract capital even as broader technology financing remains selective. The move was reported by Globes in an article titled “Alphadrive Ventures launches $100m cybersecurity…
Check Point Software Technologies’ shares fell sharply after the cybersecurity company issued a softer outlook that rattled investors already on edge about the pace of enterprise security spending and intensifying competition in network protection. The move followed the publication of “Check Point slumps on lower guidance” on the Globes website, which reported that the company’s…
Check Point Software Technologies reported quarterly results that revealed a widening gap between its ability to expand sales and its capacity to protect profitability, a dynamic that investors have increasingly scrutinized across the cybersecurity sector. The Israeli company posted revenue that fell short of market expectations, while profit metrics came in stronger than anticipated, according…
India’s technology companies are accelerating efforts to overhaul their compliance frameworks in anticipation of stricter data protection enforcement, reflecting a broader industry shift toward governance-first digital operations. According to the Economic Times article “IT companies fast aligning compliance architecture with DPDP enroute,” firms across the IT services spectrum are reengineering internal systems, data flows, and…
North Korea has dismissed recent allegations from the United States linking it to cybercrime operations, sharply criticizing the claims as politically motivated and lacking credible evidence, according to a report published by The Economic Times titled “North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations ‘absurd slander’.” The dispute underscores a deepening tension between Washington and Pyongyang…
A recent edition of Economic Times’ “Tech Top 5” newsletter, titled “Tim Cook on Apple’s India growth; Palo Alto Networks acquires Portkey,” highlights a convergence of strategic expansion, cybersecurity investment, and shifting global tech priorities, with India emerging as a central theme. Apple chief executive Tim Cook’s remarks on India underscore the country’s growing importance…
A recent edition of “Tech Top 5,” published by The Economic Times, highlights key developments shaping the global and Indian technology landscape, led by Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of cybersecurity startup Portkey and fresh commentary from Apple CEO Tim Cook on the company’s expanding footprint in India. According to the article, Palo Alto Networks has…
