Virsec stories

A solution to the security challenge of legacy applications
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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application security
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patching
A legacy application that is five or ten years old could have thousands of vulnerabilities and present a softer and, therefore, more attractive target for hackers.

Don’t get stuck in the "panic patching" flywheel – there is a better way!
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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java
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cisos
It’s an age-old cyber security mantra that all patches must be applied promptly in order to protect against newly discovered threats

Applying Aristotle’s ‘First Principles’ to revolutionise cybersecurity
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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data protection
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cybersecurity
As the techniques of hackers continue to evolve and become more complex, our approach to security needs an overhaul as well.

Four ways to secure cloud workloads and your crown jewels
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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iam
Organisations need to understand what makes cloud workloads so vulnerable, how attacks play out and why adopting runtime protection is the best practice approach.

Virsec launches Deterministic Protection Platform to protect software workloads
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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servers
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software
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information protection
DPP by Virsec protects server workloads across the entire runtime stack, eliminating false positives, when deployed on bare metal, virtual machines (VMs), containers, or in the cloud, the company states.

Virsec looks at next stage of growth with new exec appointment
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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appointments
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employment
Cybersecurity firm Virsec has appointed technology industry veteran Brian Marlier as its chief revenue officer to drive its next stage of growth.

New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
A vulnerability found in Microsoft Defender released under Patch Tuesday is the most concerning.

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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patching
Microsoft today pushed software updates to plug security gaps in its Windows software and related products.

Virsec hits $137 million investment milestone after latest round
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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investment
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information protection
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virsec
Virsec has received a $100 million Series C investment from a community of industry players and company builders. The completion of the round brings total funding in the company to $137 million.

US-based security firm Virsec expands reach in ANZ markets
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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anz
Former Palo Alto Networks staffers Rob Nobilo and Ben Burt have been appointed as ANZ sales director and ANZ regional technical services director, respectively.

Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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ghd
As part of their global partnership, Virsec and GHD will embark on a roadshow of Australia and New Zealand in July.