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Corelight, the fastest growing provider of network detection and response (NDR) solutions, announced that Carrefour, one of the world’s largest retail groups, has renewed its confidence in Corelight’s security solutions to enhance network visibility, detect threats more effectively and accelerate incident response across its global operations.  As Carrefour continues its digital transformation, securing its vast and complex network infrastructure has become a top priority. Corelight’s NDR platform Corelight’s NDR platform was selected for its ability to deliver high-fidelity network telemetry The retailer selected Corelight to provide deep network insight, enable proactive threat hunting, and integrate seamlessly with its existing security stack.  Corelight’s NDR platform, built on open-source Zeek, was selected for its ability to deliver high-fidelity network telemetry, reduce alert fatigue and support Carrefour’s security operations centre (SOC) in identifying and mitigating cyber threats faster.  Effectiveness of SIEM security tools "Most NDR solutions on the market operate as black boxes, making it difficult for security teams to manage detection baselines and avoid overwhelming alert volumes. Corelight allows us to take control of our detection capabilities, iterating and refining our security use cases while optimising the effectiveness of our existing SIEM and security tools," said David Charpagne, SOC manager at Carrefour. "With Corelight, we gain the visibility and context we need to defend against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency."  Carrefour’s security teams Carrefour has strengthened its ability to detect a wide range of threats, from malware and ransomware By deploying Corelight sensors across its network, Carrefour has strengthened its ability to detect a wide range of threats, from malware and ransomware to more sophisticated, targeted attacks. The solution’s rich metadata and forensic insights provide Carrefour’s security teams with the necessary intelligence to investigate incidents swiftly, minimise false positives, and respond with precision.  Corelight’s open NDR technology "Retail organisations like Carrefour operate in a highly dynamic environment where security and operational resilience are critical," said Youssef Agharmine, sales engineer, Southern Europe, at Corelight. "By leveraging Corelight’s open NDR technology, Carrefour has taken a proactive stance in securing its business, ensuring a safer digital experience for its customers, employees, and partners."

42Crunch, a market major in API security, has announced the appointment of Tansel Ismail and Tushar Kothari to its Board of Directors. 42Crunch is experiencing rapid growth as enterprises increasingly embrace a security-by-design approach to address the vulnerabilities inherent in their APIs. These appointments will help 42Crunch strengthen its strategic leadership to serve the growing demand for robust, secure-by-design, scalable API security for enterprises globally. New Board Members appointed Tansel Ismail is a Vice President at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), the lead investor in 42Crunch Tansel Ismail is a Vice President at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), the lead investor in 42Crunch, with deep expertise in cyber security investments across all growth stages. He has partnered with companies like Dragos, Corelight, Attivo Networks (acquired by SentinelOne), and Swimlane, supporting them in scaling from early-stage innovation to global market leadership. Extensive industry experience Tushar Kothari is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in cyber security and SaaS. Tushar was CEO of Attivo Networks, which was sold to Sentinel One for over $600 million. He brings a proven track record of driving exponential growth and operational excellence.  Kothari has successfully scaled multiple organisations and has held senior commercial leadership roles at companies like Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks, prior to his role at Attivo Networks. Revolutionise the world of API security "These appointments embody the leadership and expertise that align with their mission at 42Crunch to revolutionise the world of API security," said Jacques Declas, CEO at 42Crunch, adding "With leading enterprise customers across key market industries and over 1.6 million developers now using 42Crunch, these latest appointments will be instrumental in helping us as we expand our API security leadership position globally." "42Crunch is rapidly emerging as the leading API security testing solution, driven by strong adoption across both Fortune 500 enterprises and a vast developer community. The company’s growth reflects the market’s increasing need for security-by-design solutions, and I’m excited to support the team as they continue to scale and redefine API security standards," said Tansel Ismail. API security governance is mission critical "Effective API security governance is mission critical in today’s business environment," said Tushar Kothari, adding "I’m honoured to join 42Crunch’s distinguished team at an exciting point. With AI driving increased usage of APIs, 42Crunch is well positioned to help enterprises navigate the risks and challenges of a rapidly evolving market."

More than half (54%) of European IT decision makers (ITDMs) admit that the fear of their organisation being attacked by cybercriminals regularly keeps them awake at night. The figure rises to 63% among smaller-sized companies with 100-249 employees, according to data from Corelight. Titled: Productive Paranoia - How Threat Hunters Can Turn Their Fear of the Unknown into a Positive, the report gathered insights from senior ITDMs across the UK, France, and Germany and highlights the anxiety caused by the rapidly changing threat landscape. Advanced AI technology Despite meticulous planning, the unpredictability of cyber threats remains a significant challenge. With remote work environments and supply chain threats dominating the list of concerns, ITDMs are in a constant race to keep up with the latest threats. "Ambiguity and uncertainty are not just occasional challenges but the norm in security operations," says Matt Ellison, technical director EMEA at Corelight. "This is why embracing what we term 'productive paranoia' is crucial. By combining advanced AI technology with human intelligence, organisations can proactively manage threats and build resilience." Survey insights: The pulse of European IT professionals A survey tells that 86% of IT decision-makers have been feeling pressure from leadership since 2020 The survey reveals that 86% of IT decision makers are feeling increased pressure from executive leadership since 2020. This pressure is compounded by the ever-shifting threat landscape, where remote working environments currently top the list of challenges (51%), with supply chain threats expected to rise significantly (67%) over the next year. Whilst playing catch-up with the latest threats is the biggest challenge for half of the respondents (49%), and a lack of access to threat intelligence is a critical issue for 68%. Embracing the fear: Building resilience Despite these challenges, there is a clear drive to address anxiety and build resilience against new and unknown threats. More than three-quarters (78%) of respondents are committed to enhancing their SecOps capabilities. However, the fast-changing threat landscape (44%) and a shortage of skilled security team members (41%) remain significant barriers. The perfect security formula: AI and human intelligence GenAI enriches threat-hunter productivity by reducing human error and refining queries The survey also sheds light on the ideal security approach, which respondents believe to be a blend of people and technology. Nearly half (45%) of the organisations already employ dedicated threat hunters, with risk-based threat hunting and threat intelligence-based strategies being the most popular (both 60%). However, as threat volumes surge and adversaries deploy automated tools, human efforts alone are insufficient. This is where AI, specifically GenAI, comes into play. GenAI enhances threat hunter productivity by reducing human error and enabling rapid, sophisticated search queries. It can also summarise large data volumes, preventing analyst overload. It's no surprise that 89% of respondents are either using GenAI or planning to integrate it into their solution stacks. When asked about the biggest impact on improving security scenarios by 2033, the most popular answer was "AI & automation for threat hunting and prevention" (50%). Taking action: Future initiatives European ITDMs are enthusiastic about enhancing SecOps capabilities with GenAI. They believe the technology will help mitigate attacks based on past tactics (75%), improve threat detection (71%), and shorten the breach cycle (63%). However, they also recognise the need to mitigate potential GenAI risks and enhance in-house skills. Respondents indicate plans to implement several initiatives in the coming year: Training to hunt threats with and without GenAI, to avoid over-reliance on the technology (68%) Validating GenAI output, especially for threat detection algorithms (58%) Hiring talent to incorporate GenAI capabilities into solutions (62%) Guarding against external tampering of GenAI algorithms (59%) Guarding against AI-generated false information (60%). AI and automation "The world is filled with uncertainty, but by enhancing and upskilling in-house talent with AI and automation, IT pioneers can turn their paranoia about the future into a strategic advantage," adds Ellison. "It's time to put the plan into action."