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Tenable has acquired Apex, a company supported by Sam Altman, for more than $105 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen Tenable's capabilities in AI security. Meanwhile, at the ISACA 2025 North America Conference, Resecurity launched its AI-driven Compliance Manager to help CISOs and compliance teams manage regulatory demands and align with global cybersecurity standards.
On May 23, 2025, Leidos acquired Kudu Dynamics to enhance its AI capabilities in cyber operations, focusing on defense and intelligence sectors. Additionally, international security agencies, including the NSA, CISA, FBI, and ASD, have released new guidelines to enhance AI data security and manage SIEM and SOAR platforms. Lastly, on May 29, 2025, SurgeONE.ai announced its acquisition of MGL Consulting to enhance its compliance and cybersecurity solutions by integrating MGL's expertise with its AI platform.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
Tenable has acquired Apex, a company supported by Sam Altman, for more than $105 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen Tenable's capabilities in AI security. Meanwhile, at the ISACA 2025 North America Conference, Resecurity launched its AI-driven Compliance Manager to help CISOs and compliance teams manage regulatory demands and align with global cybersecurity standards.
On May 23, 2025, Leidos acquired Kudu Dynamics to enhance its AI capabilities in cyber operations, focusing on defense and intelligence sectors. Additionally, international security agencies, including the NSA, CISA, FBI, and ASD, have released new guidelines to enhance AI data security and manage SIEM and SOAR platforms. Lastly, on May 29, 2025, SurgeONE.ai announced its acquisition of MGL Consulting to enhance its compliance and cybersecurity solutions by integrating MGL's expertise with its AI platform.
Tenable Acquires Apex for AI Security
Tenable has acquired Apex, a company supported by Sam Altman, for more than $105 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen Tenable's capabilities in AI security. Read more
CrowdStrike and AARNet Expand MDR Services in Australia
CrowdStrike and AARNet have expanded their partnership to offer 24/7 Managed Detection and Response services to Australia's research and education sector, using AI-native technology to enhance cybersecurity. Read more
Horizon3.ai Seeks $100 Million in New Funding Round
Horizon3.ai, a cybersecurity startup, is in the process of raising $100 million in a new funding round led by NEA, having already secured at least $73 million. The company is valued at over $750 million and aims to boost its research and development efforts. Read more
Resecurity Unveils AI Compliance Manager at ISACA 2025
At the ISACA 2025 North America Conference, Resecurity launched its AI-driven Compliance Manager to help manage regulatory demands and align with global cybersecurity standards. Read more
Leidos Acquires Kudu Dynamics for $300 Million
Leidos has acquired Kudu Dynamics for $300 million to enhance its AI capabilities in cyber operations, focusing on defense and intelligence sectors. Read more
US and Australian Agencies Release AI Security Guidelines
International security agencies, including the NSA, CISA, FBI, and ASD, have released joint guidelines to enhance AI data security and manage SIEM and SOAR platforms. Read more
SurgeONE.ai Acquires MGL Consulting
SurgeONE.ai has acquired MGL Consulting to enhance its compliance and cybersecurity solutions by integrating MGL's expertise with its AI platform. Read more
SafeWeb and Chubb Partner for Cybersecurity Insurance
SafeWeb has teamed up with Chubb to integrate insurance into its cybersecurity services for small businesses, offering features like dark web monitoring and phishing simulations. Read more
Visory Partners with Modern Wealth Management for Cybersecurity
Visory has deployed its SecureCompliance™ platform at Modern Wealth Management to enhance cybersecurity and compliance, safeguarding client data as the firm grows. Read more
Thales Group Eyes Vietnam for AI and Cybersecurity Partnership
Thales Group is considering Vietnam as a strategic partner in AI and cybersecurity, emphasizing the country's potential and the significance of a recent strategic partnership agreement. Read more
NTT DATA and Cisco Warn of AI Cybersecurity Risks in East Africa
Experts from NTT DATA and Cisco have raised concerns about the increasing use of AI by cybercriminals in East Africa, highlighting a need for improved cybersecurity measures. Read more
Itential Launches MCP Server for AI Orchestration
Itential has introduced the MCP Server, a control layer designed to enable AI agents and LLMs to make secure changes in enterprise infrastructure. Announced at AutoCon 3, this aims to enhance AI system operations with compliance and security measures. Read more
Check Point to Acquire Veriti Cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies has announced plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity to enhance its threat exposure management capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Veriti's automated threat management into Check Point's Infinity Platform. Read more
Guardicore Founders Raise $32M for New Startup Tenzai
Pavel Gurvich and Ariel Zeitlin, co-founders of Guardicore, have secured $32 million in funding for their new cybersecurity startup, Tenzai, which remains in stealth mode. Read more
ZScaler to Acquire Red Canary for AI Security Boost
ZScaler has announced its plan to acquire Red Canary, aiming to enhance its AI-driven security operations by integrating Managed Detection and Response services. Read more
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