Michael Novinson

Managing Editor, Business, ISMG

Novinson is responsible for covering the vendor and technology landscape. Prior to joining ISMG, he spent four and a half years covering all the major cybersecurity vendors at CRN, with a focus on their programs and offerings for IT service providers. He was recognized for his breaking news coverage of the August 2019 coordinated ransomware attack against local governments in Texas as well as for his continued reporting around the SolarWinds hack in late 2020 and early 2021.

IronNet Settles Securities Fraud Class Action Suit for $6.6M

Michael Novinson • October 7, 2024

IronNet and several former executives agreed to a $6.6 million settlement, ending a class action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors with inflated revenue projections. The settlement aims to provide relief for investors misled by allegedly inaccurate revenue projections.

Illumio, ColorTokens, Cisco Lead Microsegmentation Rankings

Michael Novinson • October 4, 2024

Illumio and Akamai remained atop Forrester's microsegmentation rankings, while ColorTokens and Cisco climbed into the leader space.The microsegmentation market has expanded beyond traditional on-premises networks to address modern public cloud workloads.

Ex-CEO Adam Geller Returns to Product Leadership at Zscaler

Michael Novinson • October 4, 2024

Adam Geller discusses his shift from Exabeam CEO back to product leadership at Zscaler, where he plans to use the company's vast data insights and security operations to drive growth. Geller emphasizes the importance of CXO-level visibility and robust customer adoption strategies.

OpenAI Valuation Nearly Doubles to $157B After $6.6B Funding

Michael Novinson • October 2, 2024

OpenAI’s new $6.6 billion round of funding has nearly doubled its valuation to $157 billion. With investments from Thrive Capital, Microsoft, SoftBank and Nvidia, OpenAI plans to expand its AI research while facing pressures around executive turnover and its transition away from a nonprofit model.

Amazon CISO Amy Herzog on Embedding Security in Ring, Alexa

Michael Novinson • October 2, 2024

Amy Herzog, chief information security officer for Ads and Devices at Amazon, shares how her cybersecurity team accelerates product development by integrating security from the start to secure customer data on popular consumer devices such as Ring and Alexa.

Jana Partners Increases Stake in Rapid7, Eyes Potential Sale

Michael Novinson • October 1, 2024

Jana Partners has raised its stake in cybersecurity vendor Rapid7 to 13% and is pushing for the company to consider selling itself. The activist investor teamed up with Cannae Holdings and is engaged in discussions with Rapid7's management to explore operational improvements and board restructuring.

Dragos Boosts OT Defense with Network Perception Acquisition

Michael Novinson • October 1, 2024

Dragos' acquisition of Network Perception will enrich its real-time network monitoring with robust visualization and configuration analysis tools. This transaction aims to bolster the security of operational technology networks and support customers in building more defensible architectures.

Logpoint Strengthens SIEM by Acquiring Muninn AI-Powered NDR

Michael Novinson • October 1, 2024

Logpoint acquires Muninn to integrate its AI-based NDR technology, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities in its SIEM platform. This move supports Logpoint's mission to defend OT and ICS systems against ransomware attacks by combining visibility from networks and applications.

Robert Herjavec on Managed Services, Identity and CEO Change

Michael Novinson • September 30, 2024

Robert Herjavec, outgoing CEO of Cyderes, details why he stepped down and how cybersecurity has evolved over his tenure. From identity management to the compliance role, Herjavec explains how managed services can address today’s cyber challenges and why Chris Schueler was picked as his successor.

Iranian Hackers Indicted for Cyberattacks on Trump Campaign

Michael Novinson • September 27, 2024

The United States indicted three Iranian hackers, alleging they stole sensitive data from government officials and the campaign of President Donald Trump. The hackers reportedly worked with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to spread disinformation and manipulate the 2024 U.S. elections.

Visa Acquires AI Leader Featurespace for Payments Protection

Michael Novinson • September 26, 2024

Visa has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI-driven fraud prevention leader Featurespace. This acquisition will reinforce Visa's fraud detection capabilities, integrating advanced machine learning technology to strengthen financial crime prevention and protect global transactions.

Commvault to Boost AWS Data Protection With $47M Clumio Buy

Michael Novinson • September 25, 2024

Commvault aims to boost its AWS cyber resilience capabilities through the buy of Clumio. With a focus on protecting critical data stored in Amazon S3, this move will boost Commvault’s recovery efforts for hybrid cloud customers, offering near-instant data recovery and better application protection.

Robert Herjavec Passes Cyderes CEO Role to Chris Schueler

Michael Novinson • September 24, 2024

"Shark Tank" TV star and company founder Robert Herjavec is stepping down as CEO of Cyderes, making way for Simeio CEO Chris Schueler to assume the role Oct. 1. Schueler has a strong background in identity management, and Herjavec will remain involved as an investor and board member.

Startup Torq Secures $70M to Advance Hyperautomation With AI

Michael Novinson • September 24, 2024

With $70 million in fresh capital, Torq is doubling down on its hyperautomation initiatives. The funding will enhance generative AI technologies that streamline security operations and provide autonomous threat investigation, alongside plans for broader U.S. and European market penetration.

How Microsoft Is Beefing Up Security With 34,000 Engineers

Michael Novinson • September 23, 2024

After high-profile security incidents, Microsoft has dedicated 34,000 engineers to advancing security across all platforms, focusing on identity protection and rapid response. The company is embedding security into product development and governance frameworks to mitigate growing cyberthreats.

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