Cybersecurity news is about the protection of computers, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access, attack or damage. It includes information about current threats, security breaches and advancements in cybersecurity technologies that can help professionals devise strategies to protect their clients and customers.
Keeping up with cybersecurity news is crucial for industry professionals. Whether they are defending against ransomware, data breaches or state-sponsored attacks, professionals need to know about the latest trends, tools and defenses in order to effectively safeguard their clients. Among the leading cybersecurity companies, Palo Alto Networks (PANW -0.47%), Fortinet (FTNT -0.33%) and CrowdStrike are some of the best-performing names in the field.
Fortinet, which is one of the world’s largest security software providers, maintains strong double-digit percentage growth and remains highly profitable. The company has been reinvesting in organic development, including cloud security, which is an increasingly important part of the overall threat landscape. Okta (OKTA -0.30%) is a leading identity management provider that rethinks traditional security through a zero-trust architecture, constantly verifying user identities. The approach is a lot like a counterspy agency and has been very popular with businesses seeking to prevent internal or external attackers from exploiting privileged accounts.
Other top performers include Cloudflare (CFLR -0.40%), which provides content delivery network services that reduce cyberattacks on small and large enterprises, and SonicWall, which is a trusted provider of endpoint and network security solutions for small and midsize businesses and Fortune 1000 companies. StrikeReady, another top performer, is a newcomer to the market and offers contextual awareness, automation and knowledge to modernize cybersecurity operations. KnowBe4 gained a first mover advantage in human-layer security training, and its positive customer reviews drove its success and motivated a $4.6 billion take-private acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in 2023.