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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Fortinet Boosts FortiRecon With CTEM to Strengthen Cyber Defenses
Fortinet FTNT rolled out major enhancements to its FortiRecon platform, aligning it with the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework to help organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. The unified platform now integrates attack surface management, adversary-aware threat intelligence, brand protection and security orchestration, delivering an attacker's eye view of both internal and external exposures. This upgrade includes dark web monitoring, ransomware intelligence, leaked certificate detection and vendor risk analysis, as well as active exploitation ratings for NVD severity and smart patch prioritization. Brand protection tools now detect and remove fake domains, phishing campaigns, rogue mobile apps and executive impersonations. With built-in automated playbooks, FortiRecon streamlines investigation and response, reducing reaction time for SOC teams. Fortinet's leadership in the space is reaffirmed by its recognition as the Overall, Market and Innovation Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Leadership Compass for Attack Surface Management. Existing customers can deploy FortiRecon Cloud using flexible FortiFlex credits for dynamic, hybrid environments. Can FortiRecon's Upgrade Give Fortinet a Competitive Edge? Fortinet's latest FortiRecon upgrade could give the company a stronger foothold in the rapidly expanding exposure management market. By aligning with Gartner's CTEM pillars — scoping, discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization — FortiRecon evolves into a unified platform that combines attack surface management, adversary-centric intelligence, brand protection and security orchestration in one seamless solution. This integrated approach positions Fortinet as more than just a point tool provider, offering organizations an end-to-end capability to proactively manage their cyber exposure. One of FortiRecon's biggest differentiators is its deep integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric, including tools like FortiGate, FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM and FortiDAST. This connectivity enables faster, automated incident response, while AI-powered analytics and built-in playbooks streamline detection and remediation workflows. In addition, FortiFlex usage-based licensing delivers the flexibility and cost efficiency that hybrid and multi-cloud environments demand. FTNT Faces Strong Rivals The competition, however, is formidable. Microsoft 's MSFT Defender EASM taps into its extensive cloud infrastructure to deliver broad external asset discovery. Palo Alto Networks ' PANW Cortex Xpanse specializes in real-time, internet-wide scanning, whereas CrowdStrike 's CRWD Falcon Exposure Management stands out for its integration with advanced threat detection and endpoint protection. These companies — Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike — are all pushing advanced automation, AI-driven prioritization, and continuous monitoring capabilities. Microsoft's Defender EASM provides continuous asset discovery and mapping via outside-in scanning using its vast cloud infrastructure. It delivers real-time external asset inventories, vulnerability insights, AI-assisted dashboards and seamless integration with Azure's Defender for Cloud for comprehensive cloud posture and attack surface visibility. Palo Alto Networks' Cortex Xpanse specializes in active attack surface management by continuously scanning the internet, indexing billions of IPs and ports daily. It uses machine learning to map exposures, automate responses via built-in playbooks and integrate with SOC tools — all aimed at shrinking mean time to inventory and response. CrowdStrike's Falcon Exposure Management offers real-time asset discovery, AI-powered prioritization and integration with its Falcon SIEM and SOAR tools. Reports show it can reduce external attack surface by up to 75% and significantly lower critical vulnerability exposure. CrowdStrike continues to evolve this platform with deep AI and endpoint-driven visibility. In such a crowded space, Fortinet's competitive edge may come from its ecosystem-driven integration and takedown-focused brand protection capabilities, helping organizations mitigate risks faster and protect both infrastructure and reputation in today's complex cyber landscape. See our %%CTA_TEXT%% report – free today! 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT): Free Stock Analysis Report Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW): Free Stock Analysis Report CrowdStrike (CRWD): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Business Standard
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
National Voters Day About National Voters Day Follow
When is National Voters Day National Voters Day is celebrated in India on January 25 annually. Why is National Voters' Day celebrated? The National Voters' Day (NVD) is celebrated across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India, the autonomous constitutional authority responsible for conducting elections. The Manmohan Singh government initiated this in 2011. How is National Voters' Day celebrated? National Voters' Day is celebrated every year with a theme. In 2019, the theme was "No voter to be left behind". On this day, the government holds campaigns to encourage voters (particularly young voters) to participate in the political process. National Awards are given for ...
Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
North Vector Dynamics Emerges from Stealth to Tackle Counter-UAS Threats with Made-in-Canada Solutions
CALGARY, AB, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - North Vector Dynamics (NVD) has officially emerged from stealth, offering advanced and cost-effective counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) solutions. Incubated by Think Solutions and backed by ONE9, NVD introduces a sovereign Canadian capability to address one of today's most pressing defence and public safety challenges: neutralizing hostile drones. The launch of NVD marks a critical milestone in strengthening Canada's ability to respond to increasingly sophisticated and decentralized UAS threats. NVD's modular and scalable architecture integrates AI-powered detection, advanced sensing, and flexible mitigation tools. It is designed for seamless integration with both current and next-generation security infrastructure, offering fast deployment and adaptability across a range of operational environments. "Our goal from the beginning has been to build a capability that meets the needs of not just Canadian end-users, but also our allies," said Paul Ziadé, CEO and Co-Founder of NVD. "The threat is real and it's here today. We're proud to offer a Canadian solution that empowers our national security end-users with the tools they need to protect against evolving aerial threats." Backed by Canadian Innovation Leaders ONE9, Canada's first and only venture firm focused on global security technologies, is a founding investor in NVD. From ideation to execution, ONE9 has played a strategic role in shaping the company's mission and market entry. "We're incredibly proud to have been part of North Vector Dynamics as it evolved from concept to reality," said Glenn Cowan, Founder and Managing Director of ONE9. "This is the kind of Canadian innovation our ecosystem needs: dual-use, defensible, and deployable. NVD demonstrates what's possible when elite operators, technologists, and mission-aligned investors unite around a shared vision." Canadian Founders and Investors Are Ready to Meet the Moment The partnership between NVD and ONE9 reflects a renewed commitment across Canada's innovation sector to prioritize sovereign defence capabilities. "For decades, we've treated defence as a dirty word in our industrial vocabulary," added Ziadé. "But there should be nothing controversial about building to defend Canada, Canadians, and our allies." Cowan concluded, "North Vector Dynamics is uniquely positioned to bring these capabilities to market, and ONE9 is excited to help scale this homegrown solution. Together, we're proud to be part of Canada's defence and security technology renaissance."
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JeM's Pakistan bases: Fidayeen hub with Hamas links, NATO arms cache
The banned Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror group's two 'Markaz' (centres) – its Bahawalpur headquarters and Narowal in Pakistan's Punjab – functioned as a breeding ground for suicide attackers, had links with Palestine's Hamas and served as a facility for hoarding smuggled NATO arms from Afghanistan, officials said here on Thursday. Both these centres located on the opposite ends of Pakistan's Punjab province were among the nine targets hit by missiles launched by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the early hours of Wednesday, in a strong retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 25 tourists and a local guide were gunned down by terrorists. According to the officials, the Bahawalpur centre of JeM, spread over 15 acres, is run by de-facto chief Abdul Rauf Asgar and the area has residential houses of JeM founder Masood Azhar and other family members. Masood Azhar acknowledged after the IAF strikes codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' that 10 members of his family and four close associates were killed in India's missile attack on the outfit's headquarters in Bahawalpur. A statement attributed to Azhar said those killed in the attack on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur included the JeM chief's elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children from his extended family. The Bahawalpur centre is notorious for hoarding arms and ammunition left behind by the NATO forces in Afghanistan, the officials said. They said Bahawalpur is often frequented by JeM commanders who were fighting in Afghanistan, and that Asgar purchases as well as smuggles consignments of weaponry, including M4 series rifles, through a network of criminals based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was earlier known as North West Frontier Province (NWFP). Besides the M4 series, the arms and ammunition included sniper rifles, armour-piercing bullets, Night Vision Devices (NVD), and rifles fitted with NVD. About the centre in Narowal, the officials said the Markaz has been used for learning tactics from the Palestine Hamas group. The involvement of Hamas started in 2014 when one of the Jaish terrorists, Mohammed Adnan Ali, codenamed 'Doctor,' had imparted paraglider training to operatives of another group, Khalistan Tiger Force Ramandeep Singh alias Goldy, in Thailand. The training was given by Jagtar Singh Tara who was deported to India and his associates Jaswinder Singh Jassa and Mohammad Umar Gondal. The tactics for use of tunnels for infiltration and paragliding seem to be inspired by the modus operandi used by Hamas in the Middle East, the officials said, adding further that there are multiple inputs about regular interactions of JeM terrorists of JeM with Hamas leaders. Then, in February this year, senior Hamas functionaries addressed a rally on 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Rawalakot, PoK, that had top Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad cadres in attendance. The rally was addressed by Hamas spokesperson Khalid Qaddoumi, a development Indian agencies saw as an attempt to link the jihadi campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to the Palestinian fight in Kashmir. The Bahawalpur and Narowal facilities have produced terrorists responsible for multiple suicide attacks in India, including the 2016 strike at the Pathankot IAF base and the 2020 attack in Nagrota. Among those indoctrinated for these "fidayeen" (suicide) attacks were close relatives of Masood Azhar, specifically his nephew Tallah Rasheed, as well as Usman, Umar, and Mohammed Ismail, also known as 'Lambu'. After being indoctrinated at these facilities, the individuals were reportedly sent to Balakote for arms training.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
JeM's Pak centres: Breeding ground for Fidayeen, links to Hamas, stockpiled NATO arms
Jammu, May 7 (IANS) Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit chief, Azhar Masood admitted that ten of his family members were killed in the missile strikes launched by the Indian armed forces during 'Operation Sindoor' in the wee hours of Wednesday. In retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian Air Force struck Jaish-e-Mohammed's key centers in Pakistan. These facilities, located in Bahawalpur and Narowal, served as breeding grounds for suicide attackers and had links to Hamas. The Bahawalpur center, run by Abdul Rauf Asgar, also hoarded smuggled NATO arms from Afghanistan. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The banned Jaish-e-Mohammed 's terror group's two 'Markaz' (centres) - its Bahawalpur headquarters and Narowal in Pakistan's Punjab - functioned as a breeding ground for suicide attackers , had links with Palestine's Hamas and served as a facility for hoarding smuggled NATO arms from Afghanistan, officials said here on Thursday. Both these centres located on the opposite ends of Pakistan's Punjab province were among the nine targets hit by missiles launched by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the early hours of Wednesday, in a strong retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 25 tourists and a local guide were gunned down by to the officials, the Bahawalpur centre of JeM, spread over 15 acres, is run by de-facto chief Abdul Rauf Asgar and the area has residential houses of JeM founder Masood Azhar and other family Azhar acknowledged after the IAF strikes codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' that 10 members of his family and four close associates were killed in India's missile attack on the outfit's headquarters in Bahawalpur.A statement attributed to Azhar said those killed in the attack on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur included the JeM chief's elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children from his extended Bahawalpur centre is notorious for hoarding arms and ammunition left behind by the NATO forces in Afghanistan, the officials said Bahawalpur is often frequented by JeM commanders who were fighting in Afghanistan, and that Asgar purchases as well as smuggles consignments of weaponry, including M4 series rifles, through a network of criminals based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was earlier known as North West Frontier Province (NWFP).Besides the M4 series, the arms and ammunition included sniper rifles, armour-piercing bullets, Night Vision Devices (NVD), and rifles fitted with the centre in Narowal, the officials said the Markaz has been used for learning tactics from the Palestine Hamas group. The involvement of Hamas started in 2014 when one of the Jaish terrorists, Mohammed Adnan Ali, codenamed 'Doctor,' had imparted paraglider training to operatives of another group, Khalistan Tiger Force Ramandeep Singh alias Goldy, in training was given by Jagtar Singh Tara who was deported to India and his associates Jaswinder Singh Jassa and Mohammad Umar tactics for use of tunnels for infiltration and paragliding seem to be inspired by the modus operandi used by Hamas in the Middle East, the officials said, adding further that there are multiple inputs about regular interactions of JeM terrorists of JeM with Hamas in February this year, senior Hamas functionaries addressed a rally on 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Rawalakot, PoK, that had top Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad cadres in rally was addressed by Hamas spokesperson Khalid Qaddoumi, a development Indian agencies saw as an attempt to link the jihadi campaign in Jammu and Kashmir to the Palestinian fight in Bahawalpur and Narowal facilities have produced terrorists responsible for multiple suicide attacks in India, including the 2016 strike at the Pathankot IAF base and the 2020 attack in those indoctrinated for these "fidayeen" (suicide) attacks were close relatives of Masood Azhar, specifically his nephew Tallah Rasheed, as well as Usman, Umar, and Mohammed Ismail, also known as 'Lambu'. After being indoctrinated at these facilities, the individuals were reportedly sent to Balakot for arms training.
