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Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
KnowBe4 has announced a strategic integration with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, marking the first partnership within Microsoft's new Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) vendor ecosystem. This new collaboration brings KnowBe4's AI-powered threat detection and human risk management capabilities together with Microsoft's email security tools, aiming to create a more unified defence against email-based threats for organisations using Microsoft 365. According to KnowBe4, the integration is specifically designed to complement Microsoft 365's existing security infrastructure rather than replace it. By incorporating KnowBe4 Defend's advanced inbound threat detection, organisations can retain their current Microsoft security configuration while adding another protective layer focused on specialised threat identification and response. One of the main features of the integration is the seamless flow of KnowBe4 alerts directly into the Microsoft Defender quarantine console. This functionality enables security teams to manage threats and investigate alerts within a single interface, streamlining workflows and improving response efficiencies. The partnership is positioned as a significant development in Microsoft's ICES ecosystem, which promotes collaborative cybersecurity between Microsoft and third-party vendors. The approach reflects a broader trend in the industry towards integrated, interoperable solutions that support a layered security model. This new collaboration is driving meaningful innovation in cybersecurity. By combining Microsoft's email and collaboration security infrastructure with KnowBe4's leadership in human risk management and robust threat detection capabilities, organisations can now capitalise on a truly integrated defence strategy that benefits from the unique strengths of both platforms. We look forward to offering this to our global customers to help them enhance their security efforts. The integration aims to increase the probability of detecting and preventing sophisticated email threats before they can impact end users. By leveraging multiple methods of analysis and detection across both platforms, the solution offers organisations a multilayered approach to email security. Additionally, it provides security operations centres (SOC) unified tools for quick investigation, root cause analysis, and tactical response to incidents. KnowBe4 describes its platform as an AI-driven system for human risk management, used by more than 70,000 organisations globally. The company's HRM+ platform features modules such as security awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing services, and AI defence agents. The integration with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 expands this toolkit, allowing organisations already invested in Microsoft's email security products to build upon their existing defences. The new collaboration provides a practical example of how security vendors can cooperate to deliver enhanced protection for their shared customer base. The inclusion of KnowBe4 as the first vendor in Microsoft's ICES ecosystem is expected to encourage further partnerships and integrations, supporting an industry shift towards a more collaborative and integrated security landscape. Follow us on: Share on:
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft to Strengthen Email Security Through Strategic Integration
TAMPA BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, a world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a strategic integration with Microsoft to strengthen email security. As the first initiative in Microsoft's ICES (Integrated Cloud Email Security) vendor ecosystem, this integration establishes a blueprint for how leading security vendors can work together to deliver enhanced protection for mutual customers. KnowBe4 Defend brings agentic AI approaches to advanced inbound threat detection capabilities that complement and enhance Microsoft's native protections Share Created specifically to complement Microsoft 365's existing email security, KnowBe4 Defend brings agentic AI approaches to advanced inbound threat detection capabilities that complement and enhance Microsoft's native protections. The integration allows organizations to maintain their existing Microsoft security investments while adding an additional layer of specialized threat detection and response. 'This new collaboration is driving meaningful innovation in cybersecurity,' said Stuart Clark, VP of product strategy, KnowBe4. 'By combining Microsoft's email and collaboration security infrastructure with KnowBe4's leadership in human risk management and robust threat detection capabilities, organizations can now capitalize on a truly integrated defense strategy that benefits from the unique strengths of both platforms. We look forward to offering this to our global customers to help them enhance their security efforts.' The integration between KnowBe4 Defend and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 creates multiple layers of analysis and detection, significantly increasing the likelihood of identifying and stopping threats before they reach end users. It also provides unified tools for SOC tools for rapid investigation, root cause analysis and tactical response. For more information on this new collaboration, read our blog. About KnowBe4 KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven 'best-of-suite' platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness & compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization's biggest asset.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft to Strengthen Email Security Through Strategic Integration
By Business Wire India Published on June 25, 2025, 18:17 IST TAMPA BAY, Fla., United States: KnowBe4, a world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a strategic integration with Microsoft to strengthen email security. As the first initiative in Microsoft's ICES (Integrated Cloud Email Security) vendor ecosystem, this integration establishes a blueprint for how leading security vendors can work together to deliver enhanced protection for mutual customers. Created specifically to complement Microsoft 365's existing email security, KnowBe4 Defend brings agentic AI approaches to advanced inbound threat detection capabilities that complement and enhance Microsoft's native protections. The integration allows organizations to maintain their existing Microsoft security investments while adding an additional layer of specialized threat detection and response. 'This new collaboration is driving meaningful innovation in cybersecurity,' said Stuart Clark, VP of product strategy, KnowBe4. 'By combining Microsoft's email and collaboration security infrastructure with KnowBe4's leadership in human risk management and robust threat detection capabilities, organizations can now capitalize on a truly integrated defense strategy that benefits from the unique strengths of both platforms. We look forward to offering this to our global customers to help them enhance their security efforts.' The integration between KnowBe4 Defend and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 creates multiple layers of analysis and detection, significantly increasing the likelihood of identifying and stopping threats before they reach end users. It also provides unified tools for SOC tools for rapid investigation, root cause analysis and tactical response. For more information on this new collaboration, read our blog . About KnowBe4 KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven 'best-of-suite' platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness & compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization's biggest asset. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Science
- Irish Examiner
Is the future of Ireland's boarfish industry bright?
In a significant development for sustainable fisheries management, the Marine Institute has successfully developed a new method for the assessment of boarfish. This achievement, part of an International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) peer-reviewed stock assessment benchmarking process, is expected to have long-lasting positive effects for the Irish fishing industry and marine conservation efforts. A new era for boarfish management The Marine Institute's Fisheries ecosystems advisory services (FEAS) team undertook a comprehensive review of available data and methodologies to improve the scientific foundation for boarfish stock assessment. Their work has culminated in an advanced method that not only enhances the accuracy of stock assessments but also allows for more dynamic and responsive fisheries management. Boarfish is named for its cylindrical snout, ending in a small mouth with a protrusible upper lip, resembling a pig. Picture: Jonathan White Boarfish, a small red and silver fish that thrives in depths of 40 to 600 metres, has historically been caught for processing into fishmeal. However, growing interest in its potential as a source of bioactive compounds and human food has positioned it as an increasingly valuable resource. With Ireland holding 70% of the total allowable catch (TAC), a well-managed and sustainable fishery could have significant benefits. From unregulated catches to scientific stewardship The targeted boarfish fishery in the Northeast Atlantic was established in the mid-2000s, primarily by the Irish pelagic industry. Initially, the lack of regulation led to rapid increases in catches until the introduction of TAC-based management in 2011. Recognising the importance of sound scientific guidance, Ireland's Marine Institute collaborated closely with the pelagic sector to develop the information base and included the establishment of an annual acoustic survey, extensive scientific sampling of catches, and improving the biological knowledge of boarfish. Initially, the assessment method was limited due to a lack of long-term data. As a result, stock assessments relied heavily on the acoustic survey and broad assumptions about stock behaviour. While this necessarily conservative approach ensured sustainability, it restricted opportunities for increasing catch limits despite evidence of stock growth, particularly in recent years. Breakthrough in stock assessment Recent indications of a substantial rise in boarfish stock levels necessitated a more refined and responsive assessment model. The FEAS team identified new data sources, leading to the development of a method that has now been formally accepted by ICES as the basis for advisory recommendations from 2025 onwards. The new assessment method is a major improvement over its predecessor, as it leverages the full spectrum of available data. It is more robust, allows for more precise monitoring of stock status, and ensures that the catch advice aligns with the principles of 'maximum sustainable yield' (MSY). This aligns with the objectives of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, which aims to maintain fish stocks within safe biological limits. A 40% increase in boarfish quota One of the most immediate and tangible benefits of the Marine Institute's work is the 40% increase in the advised boarfish catch for 2025. This significant boost comes whilst ensuring that the stock remains in a healthy state. For the Irish pelagic sector — instrumental in both establishing the fishery and supporting scientific data collection — this represents a vital economic opportunity. In recent years, the boarfish fishery has contributed approximately €5 million annually to the Irish economy. With the increased quota for 2025, revenue for the sector is expected to rise considerably. This boost comes at a crucial time, offsetting reductions in quotas for other species and helping to stabilise Ireland's fishing industry. A model for collaborative success The Marine Institute's success with the boarfish stock assessment is a testament to the power of collaboration between scientists, industry stakeholders, and international bodies. By continuously refining data collection techniques and stock assessments, Ireland has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable fisheries management. Ongoing monitoring and cooperation between the Marine Institute and industry partners will ensure that Ireland's boarfish fishery remains a model of sustainability and economic viability. With the boarfish stock size near a historic maximum, continued improvements in scientific advice will be crucial to maintaining this positive outcome. The Marine Institute's achievement underscores the importance of data-driven decision-making in fisheries management. Their work not only secures the future of the boarfish fishery but also sets a precedent for other fisheries seeking to balance economic interests with ecological responsibility. Dr Ciaran Kelly, director of Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services at the Marine Institute. Picture: Andrew Downes Dr Ciaran Kelly is director of Fisheries Ecoystems Advisory Services (FEAS) with the Marine Institute, the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. He trained as a marine biologist and subsequently as a fisheries scientist.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study
TORONTO — A new study suggests AI can predict premature death among people who have inflammatory bowel disease, also known as Crohn's and colitis. Researchers used machine learning to analyze data from more than 9,000 people in Ontario who had IBD and died between 2010 and 2020. The study, published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found half of those deaths were before age 75, which is considered a premature death. People were most likely to have died prematurely if they had been diagnosed with certain other chronic conditions — including arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney failure, cancer and mental health issues — before age 61. Senior author Dr. Eric Benchimol, a pediatric gastroenterologist, says people don't usually die of inflammatory bowel disease itself. He says the research findings show the need to watch for other chronic conditions in people with IBD and treat those as early as possible. "I think what's important here is that we need to be aware that it can't be a gastroenterologist working in isolation anymore," said Benchimol, who practices at Sick Kids Hospital and is also a senior scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), which provided the patient data for the study. "We really need to be aware of all of these other things that are happening to the people with IBD, and try to get them a system of co-ordinated care." Crohn's and colitis inflame the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and interfere with the body's ability to digest food and absorb nutrients, according to Crohn's and Colitis Canada. Instead of normal bowel movements, patients suffer from "feelings of urgency, diarrhea, and bloody stool." It's believed to be caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors that affect the gut microbiome, Benchimol said, noting that smoking and early use of antibiotics are two factors thought to be associated with the disease. IBD is quite common in Canada and the rate of cases is growing, he said. By 2035, more than one in 100 people in the country are expected to have the disease. Benchimol said the specific chronic diseases identified alongside IBD in the study "unfortunately weren't that much of a surprise." "I specialize in children with IBD, and we see some of these diseases all the time. Like we see arthritis. We see mood and anxiety disorders in kids with IBD. And teens with IBD are much more likely to have anxiety and depression than their peers," he said. What's surprising — and worrisome — is the association of those conditions with early death, he said, noting more research is needed to determine how or why those deaths happen. In addition to AI, the researchers used traditional statistical models to determine the factors linked to premature death among people with IBD and the results were consistent, boosting confidence in the accuracy of machine learning, Benchimol said. Machine learning can process much more data and find relationships between different factors better than humans can, he said, noting that future studies using AI will track people who are living with IBD and include additional clinical variables such as how bad their inflammation is and what medications they are taking. Benchimol hopes AI will be a way to figure out not only how to prevent premature death among people who have the disease, but ultimately how to prevent it altogether. "We're going to end up using machine learning to try to understand what environmental risk factors might predispose people to getting IBD in the first place in a way that maybe we can't think of with our own brains," he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 24, 2025. Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content. Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press
