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Business Insider
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Comcast Stock (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Gains With a New Sports Connection
Good news for Chicago sports fans who turn to communications giant Comcast (CMCSA) for their television. The deal has been made, and Chicago Sports Network access will be on Comcast now, as of today, at last report. The downside, though—and you knew there would be one—is that the costs will be on the rise. But good news was still good news, and Comcast shareholders sent shares upward modestly in Friday afternoon's trading. Confident Investing Starts Here: Yes, Chicago Sports Network will be on Comcast service, but it will only be on the Ultimate tier, which requires pretty much the highest level of subscription there is. Exact details of the agreement were not disclosed, but reports suggest that the Ultimate tier will add an extra $20 per month to customers' bills, on top of the $20.25 regional sports network fee being charged to Chicagoland subscribers. However, there is something of a plus here. Subscribers were getting a monthly credit of $8.85 from the loss of NBC Sports Chicago. For those basic subscribers that do not upgrade to the Ultimate tier and get access to Chicago Sports Network, the $8.85 credit will remain in place, and drop the regional sports fee to just $11.40 a month, which, all things considered, could be worse. Cybersecurity Advancements It may surprise you to note that Comcast actually has a cybersecurity arm, which is not all that surprising given its connection to online services. But it does, and that arm is known as DataBee. DataBee recently announced that it added new tools to its lineup, specifically the BluVector network detection and response (NDR) platform. BluVector uses artificial intelligence (AI) to search networks for evidence of a variety of potential failure points. These include ransomware, zero-day exploits, malware contained in memory, and more. It inspects packets at a rate of millions per second, which allows it to be used as a real-time threat detection mechanism. Is Comcast Stock a Good Buy Right Now? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on CMCSA stock based on nine Buys, 10 Holds and two Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 12.17% loss in its share price over the past year, the average CMCSA price target of $40.86 per share implies 18.23% upside potential.
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
DataBee®, a Comcast Company, Adds AI-Powered Network Detection and Response to Its Suite of Cybersecurity Products
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2025-- DataBee ®, a Comcast Company, today announced the addition of BluVector®, an AI-powered network detection and response (NDR) platform, to its suite of cybersecurity products, which also includes DataBee, an award-winning security data fabric platform. DataBee BluVector provides an on-premise cybersecurity solution that leverages AI/ML and network visibility to help organizations detect network evidence of ransomware, in-memory malware, zero-day exploits, and other cyber threats so organizations can more rapidly initiate cybersecurity investigations and disrupt attacks. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: DataBee BluVector's patented machine learning engine can detect zero-day malware, file-less attacks and polymorphic threats without prior signatures by analyzing file content for malicious traits. Purpose-built for high performance, DataBee BluVector can inspect millions of packets per second at line speed (scales beyond 10 Gbps) for real-time threat detection. Its adaptive AI/ML capabilities learn from an organization's unique environment, to continuously customize threat detection over time. Comcast acquired BluVector Inc. in 2019 and has since deployed the BluVector NDR platform throughout its vast environment, using it to prioritize and enrich threat hunting with detection and intelligence sources; leverage AI-powered detections for file-based malware and zero-day attacks; and help reduce costly log intake. 'DataBee BluVector is a powerhouse, working behind the scenes at Comcast to provide advanced threat detection, including the ability to detect and contain AI-based malware and zero-day threats as early as possible,' said Noopur Davis, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security and Product Privacy Officer, Comcast Corporation and Comcast Cable. 'As part of the community of global CISOs, it feels great to be able to share highly effective tools and technologies with my industry peers through our DataBee business, and BluVector is certainly one of those.' 'With DataBee BluVector, we've gained valuable insights that identified previously unknown external and insider risks. Additionally, DataBee BluVector detects and identifies misconfigured devices, and aids in troubleshooting network issues, which helped solve critical compliance and operational challenges,' said Jesse Whaley, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Amtrak. 'Noopur is right; DataBee BluVector is a highly effective NDR solution that is easy and quick to deploy and delivers immediate results.' DataBee Builds on Success with New Platform Enhancements DataBee continues to enhance its offering to better meet the complex needs of cybersecurity teams. The DataBee security data fabric platform now supports all leading cloud storage options, as well as the ability to use on-premise storage. This gives customers the ability to use their existing cloud environments, such as AWS S3 and Azure Blob, to store and analyze their security data; customers do not have to invest in additional data infrastructure to benefit from the data transformations and insights that the DataBee platform delivers. DataBee leverages Apache Iceberg ™, the open table format (OTF) for analytic datasets, as its data storage format, providing platform independence and flexibility, and eliminating the need for specific business intelligence tools or platforms. 'We want to make security data easily accessible and actionable within the parameters of our customers' existing technology choices and investments. Supporting cloud and on-prem storage options enables us to do just that,' said Nicole Bucala, General Manager of DataBee. 'Our security data fabric platform can help CISOs quickly get and act on data insights, while DataBee BluVector can provide critical network protection and visibility into even the most stealthy of attacks. Comcast's own results with these solutions are a tribute to the value they can bring to large enterprise security programs.' As a testament to the strength of DataBee's offering and it's continuous enhancements, DataBee received the Data Breakthrough Award for ' Data Management Solution of the Year,' recognizing 'the breakthrough innovation of DataBee's cloud-native security, risk and compliance data fabric platform.' DataBee was also named a finalist for 'Best Compliance Solution' in the 2025 SC Awards, and was selected by industry analyst and consulting firm EMA for its annual ' Vendor Vision report ', which 'showcased twelve standout cybersecurity companies recognized for their innovation and leadership 1 '. DataBee is a Platinum sponsor of the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit taking place from June 9-11 in National Harbor, MD and can be found in booth 868. For more information or to request a demo of the DataBee security data fabric platform and DataBee BluVector, visit 1 Press release, ' EMA Unveils Top Security Innovators in Annual Vendor Vision Report Ahead of the 2025 RSA Conference,' April 16, 2025 About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit for more information. For more information on DataBee, visit View source version on CONTACT: Media Joel Shadle [email protected] 703.906.2645 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA PENNSYLVANIA MARYLAND INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE MEDIA MOBILE/WIRELESS ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SECURITY DATA ANALYTICS TV AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: DataBee Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/04/2025 08:00 AM/DISC: 06/04/2025 08:01 AM
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
DataBee®, a Comcast Company, Adds AI-Powered Network Detection and Response to Its Suite of Cybersecurity Products
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DataBee ®, a Comcast Company, today announced the addition of BluVector®, an AI-powered network detection and response (NDR) platform, to its suite of cybersecurity products, which also includes DataBee, an award-winning security data fabric platform. DataBee BluVector provides an on-premise cybersecurity solution that leverages AI/ML and network visibility to help organizations detect network evidence of ransomware, in-memory malware, zero-day exploits, and other cyber threats so organizations can more rapidly initiate cybersecurity investigations and disrupt attacks. DataBee BluVector's patented machine learning engine can detect zero-day malware, file-less attacks and polymorphic threats without prior signatures by analyzing file content for malicious traits. Purpose-built for high performance, DataBee BluVector can inspect millions of packets per second at line speed (scales beyond 10 Gbps) for real-time threat detection. Its adaptive AI/ML capabilities learn from an organization's unique environment, to continuously customize threat detection over time. Comcast acquired BluVector Inc. in 2019 and has since deployed the BluVector NDR platform throughout its vast environment, using it to prioritize and enrich threat hunting with detection and intelligence sources; leverage AI-powered detections for file-based malware and zero-day attacks; and help reduce costly log intake. 'DataBee BluVector is a powerhouse, working behind the scenes at Comcast to provide advanced threat detection, including the ability to detect and contain AI-based malware and zero-day threats as early as possible,' said Noopur Davis, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security and Product Privacy Officer, Comcast Corporation and Comcast Cable. 'As part of the community of global CISOs, it feels great to be able to share highly effective tools and technologies with my industry peers through our DataBee business, and BluVector is certainly one of those.' "With DataBee BluVector, we've gained valuable insights that identified previously unknown external and insider risks. Additionally, DataBee BluVector detects and identifies misconfigured devices, and aids in troubleshooting network issues, which helped solve critical compliance and operational challenges,' said Jesse Whaley, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Amtrak. 'Noopur is right; DataBee BluVector is a highly effective NDR solution that is easy and quick to deploy and delivers immediate results." DataBee Builds on Success with New Platform Enhancements DataBee continues to enhance its offering to better meet the complex needs of cybersecurity teams. The DataBee security data fabric platform now supports all leading cloud storage options, as well as the ability to use on-premise storage. This gives customers the ability to use their existing cloud environments, such as AWS S3 and Azure Blob, to store and analyze their security data; customers do not have to invest in additional data infrastructure to benefit from the data transformations and insights that the DataBee platform delivers. DataBee leverages Apache Iceberg ™, the open table format (OTF) for analytic datasets, as its data storage format, providing platform independence and flexibility, and eliminating the need for specific business intelligence tools or platforms. 'We want to make security data easily accessible and actionable within the parameters of our customers' existing technology choices and investments. Supporting cloud and on-prem storage options enables us to do just that,' said Nicole Bucala, General Manager of DataBee. 'Our security data fabric platform can help CISOs quickly get and act on data insights, while DataBee BluVector can provide critical network protection and visibility into even the most stealthy of attacks. Comcast's own results with these solutions are a tribute to the value they can bring to large enterprise security programs.' As a testament to the strength of DataBee's offering and it's continuous enhancements, DataBee received the Data Breakthrough Award for ' Data Management Solution of the Year,' recognizing 'the breakthrough innovation of DataBee's cloud-native security, risk and compliance data fabric platform.' DataBee was also named a finalist for 'Best Compliance Solution' in the 2025 SC Awards, and was selected by industry analyst and consulting firm EMA for its annual ' Vendor Vision report ', which 'showcased twelve standout cybersecurity companies recognized for their innovation and leadership 1 '. DataBee is a Platinum sponsor of the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit taking place from June 9-11 in National Harbor, MD and can be found in booth 868. For more information or to request a demo of the DataBee security data fabric platform and DataBee BluVector, visit 1 Press release, ' EMA Unveils Top Security Innovators in Annual Vendor Vision Report Ahead of the 2025 RSA Conference,' April 16, 2025 About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit for more information. For more information on DataBee, visit
