threat-intel Balance Theory Raises $19 Million to Help Enterprises Manage Cybersecurity Investments Balance Theory, a cybersecurity investment management platform, secured $19 million in Series A funding to help CISOs better understand and optimize their security spending. The platform uses AI and market data to stream… SecurityWeek · Aug 1, 2026 Info cybersecurityinvestmentmanagement
other Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Helps Discover New Marine Species This article details a technological advancement – a specialized microscope nicknamed ‘Squid’ – used on a marine research expedition to discover thirty-one new marine species in just two weeks. The device’s capabilities… Schneier on Security · Jul 31, 2026 Info scienceresearchtechnology
threat-intel zipdump.py: Metadata Encoding, (Fri, Jul 31st) This article details a ZIP file analysis tool, zipdump.py, and a new feature added to correctly decode metadata within ZIP files, particularly when dealing with UTF-8 encoded filenames. The tool addresses potential issue… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jul 31, 2026 Info zipmetadataencoding
threat-intel Quatre jeux cyber pour stimuler vos vacances ZATAZ has released four cybersecurity-themed games designed to stimulate observation, logic, and decryption skills during holidays and travel. The games involve interpreting natural sounds (like a waterfall), searching f… ZATAZ · Jul 31, 2026 Info cybersecurityobservationlogic
threat-intel DataBahn Raises $40 Million for Agentic Data Pipeline Management DataBahn, a Texas-based company specializing in data pipeline management, has secured $40 million in Series B funding to bolster its agentic data control plane and expand its capabilities. This investment will allow them… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Info data-managementdata-governanceai
threat-intel Discern Security Raises $13 Million in Series A Funding Discern Security, a California-based security platform company, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to bolster its AI-powered security posture evaluation and control improvement platform. The company aims to help… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Info aisecurityposture
threat-intel Open Source Software: Security Principles and Practices The CISA released guidance on securing open source software (OSS) usage across various systems, including critical infrastructure. This guidance focuses on a comprehensive approach to OSS risk management, covering everyt… CISA Advisories · Jul 30, 2026 Info open sourceossvulnerability
threat-intel Black Hat special: Rewind and revisit This article is a promotional piece from Cisco Talos highlighting their Humans of Talos series, a podcast showcasing the diverse backgrounds of threat intelligence professionals. It announces their presence at Black Hat… Cisco Talos · Jul 30, 2026 Info threat-intelpodcastblack hat
threat-intel US and Allies Update SBOM Guidance The US government, alongside 13 allied nations, has released updated guidance on Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) to enhance software supply chain security and transparency. This revised guidance builds upon previous e… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Info USAUsbomsupply chainsoftware security
threat-intel Cybersecurity, Then & Now This article is a retrospective from Dark Reading, a cybersecurity news platform, marking its 18th anniversary. It highlights the publication's consistent role in providing in-depth cybersecurity analysis and reporting o… Dark Reading · Jul 29, 2026 Info cybersecuritynewsanalysis
threat-intel Mate Security Raises $35 Million for Agentic SOC Mate Security, an Israeli AI-powered SOC startup, has secured $35 million in Series A funding to bolster its agentic platform and expand its operations. The company’s platform utilizes AI to create dynamic security conte… SecurityWeek · Jul 29, 2026 Info ILaisocsecurity
threat-intel 2026 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) The U.S. government, alongside international partners, released updated guidance on Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs). This new standard, effective as of 2026, outlines the essential components needed for SBOMs, aiming… CISA Advisories · Jul 29, 2026 Info sbomsoftware securitysupply chain
threat-intel Spur Raises $200 Million for IP Intelligence Platform Spur Intelligence, a company specializing in IP intelligence and bot detection, has secured $200 million in funding from Insight Partners to combat increasing fraud and security challenges driven by the widespread use of… SecurityWeek · Jul 29, 2026 Info ip intelligencefraud preventionvpn
threat-intel Cyera Acquiring Oasis Security in $1 Billion Deal Cyera, a data security company, is acquiring Oasis Security in a $1 billion deal to bolster its platform and address the growing risks associated with AI agents and non-human identities. This acquisition will integrate O… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 Info acquisitionm&aai
threat-intel OT Security Startup Frenos Raises $1.52 Million Frenos, a US-based OT security startup, has raised an additional $1.52 million in funding, bringing their total to $6.4 million. This investment will be used to bolster their customer support and accelerate AI research a… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 Info otcybersecuritydigital twin
threat-intel Former Citigroup CISO Blauner on What Makes A Great Security Leader This article focuses on the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the increasing importance of operational resilience in cybersecurity. It highlights how AI is reshaping the field and emphasi… Dark Reading · Jul 28, 2026 Info cisocybersecurityleadership
threat-intel Hush Security Raises $30 Million for AI Agent Governance Hush Security, a cybersecurity startup, secured $30 million in Series A funding to bolster its AI agent governance platform. This platform aims to provide centralized control and security for AI agents within organizatio… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 Info aigovernancemachine access
threat-intel Google Adopts New Threat Actor Naming System Google is implementing a new naming system for tracking threat actors, moving away from numerical identifiers and adopting two-word cryptonyms to improve threat intelligence management. This shift aims to simplify tracki… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 Info CHIRNOthreat actorcryptonymthreat intelligence
threat-intel Deux jeux d’été pour vérifier et déchiffrer ZATAZ is offering two summer activities designed to improve critical thinking and information literacy. The first is a game simulating an investigation into disinformation, requiring players to verify images, sources, an… ZATAZ · Jul 24, 2026 Info disinformationcryptographycritical thinking
threat-intel Abstract Raises $25 Million to Expand Composable Security Operations Platform Abstract Security, a composable security operations platform provider, raised $25 million in a new funding round, significantly boosting its valuation and allowing it to expand its platform’s capabilities and go-to-marke… SecurityWeek · Jul 23, 2026 Info securitysiemai
