Newsroom
Latest News from Forcepoint
Welcome to the Forcepoint online newsroom. Here you will find our latest press releases, Forcepoint in the news and related resources.
For all media inquires, please contact public relations at (512) 498-8821 or email pr@forcepoint.com.
Forcepoint Increases Investment in Human-Centric Cybersecurity with New Software Engineering Facility in Cork, Ireland
Cybersecurity leader to hire 100 new staff in first year of operations for new offices focusing on greenfield software development
AUSTIN, Texas – June 21, 2018 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today formally opened a new Center of Excellence in Cork, Ireland
Forcepoint CIO to Showcase Risk-Adaptive Protection, a New Cybersecurity Paradigm at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2018
Meerah Rajavel to Share How Innovative Risk-Adaptive Protection Can Remove Business Friction and Restore Your Board’s Trust in Cybersecurity
Austin, Texas – June 4, 2018 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced CIO Meerah Rajavel will be speaking on Risk-Adaptive Protection at Gartner’s Security & Risk Management Summit on June 4, 2018.
Forcepoint Secures Huisman’s Mobile Workforce through Cloud-Based Web and Email Security
Forcepoint continues its focus on the unique needs and challenges found in the most highly regulated and mission-critical sectors, supporting oil and gas industry
Forcepoint’s Category-Defining Risk-Adaptive Protection Maximizes Data Security Without Inhibiting End-User Productivity
Dynamic Data Protection, the industry’s first automated risk response solution, harnesses the power of human-centric behavior analytics for the most effective data protection against advanced threats
New Forcepoint Human-Centric Security Innovations Accelerate Digital Transformation and Lower Risk
- Forcepoint Web Security adds additional CASB functionality with real-time, inline visibility and control of sanctioned enterprise cloud applications
- Forcepoint Web Security and Email Security available with industry-first single pricing model for SaaS, hybrid or on-premises deployments for budget flexibility
- Forcepoint V20000 appliance for Web, Email and Data Security delivers twice the performance of existing model, with support for more than 8,000 users
Forcepoint Strengthens Global Governments & Critical Infrastructure Leadership, Appoints Eric Trexler Vice President of Sales
AUSTIN, Texas – February 6, 2018 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Eric Trexler as vice president of sales for the Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure business. This appointment further extends the company's leadership and growth in delivering robust, hardened cyber capabilities to government agencies and organizations operating vital national infrastructure worldwide.
Forcepoint research dispels the myths of workforce monitoring
Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced it has sponsored an in-depth whitepaper study in partnership with legal firm Hogan Lovells to explore potential issues for global workforce monitoring programs and identify the legal implications of 10 different monitoring activities across 15 countries
Forcepoint Uncovers Range of Security Threats for 2018: Predicts the Start of “The Privacy Wars”
Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today launched its 2018 Security Predictions Report, with security experts providing guidance on the threats facing organizations in the months to come.
Forcepoint Enhances Human Point System with Increased Visibility and Enforcement to Protect Critical Data and IP
New human-centric security features bring together cloud access, data protection and network security capabilities to identify, adapt and respond to risk
AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. 14, 2017 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today introduced new features across its human-centric security portfolio that deliver critical visibility, efficacy and enforcement capabilities to enterprises and government agencies.
Forcepoint Appoints CISO to Lead Human-Centric Security Vision and Governance
AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. 8, 2017 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced that Allan Alford has joined the company as chief information security officer (CISO).
NSS Labs Announces 2017 Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System Group Test Results
Note: To learn more about Forcepoint NGFW test results please read our blog here.
Forcepoint in the News
Cyber security company announces 100 jobs for Cork
June 21, 2018
RTÉ
Forcepoint Puts Humans At The Center Of Security
June 19, 2018
Forbes
Forcepoint CEO: Stop focusing on tech and start focusing on people
June 13, 2018
CyberScoop
Forcepoint makes first UK distribution change for over five years
June 4, 2018
CRN
Cybersecurity Requires ‘Insatiable’ Problem-Solving Skills; Technical Skills Can Be Taught
May 24, 2018
Wall Street Journal
Building a Robust Digital Defense for the Global Economy Online
May 23, 2018
Bloomberg
What would a cyberattack in Ukraine mean for the U.S. government?
May 23, 2018
Fifth Domain
Twitter Avoids Ruffling Feathers With Prompt Response to Password Scare
May 4, 2018
Barron's
Today’s Cybersecurity ‘Can’t Be Successful with a Static Solution’
Aprill 30, 2018
Forbes
Researchers Reveal Hack That Can Create A Master Key To Unlock Hotel Rooms
April 26, 2018
Forbes
Why Hackers Love Healthcare
April 26, 2018
Dark Reading
20 Hot New Security Products Announced At RSA 2018
April 17, 2018
CRN
Half the world is female, so why do women only make up 1% of security leaders?
April 6, 2018
CSO
Insider Perspective on Balancing Cyber Safeguards, Worker Privacy
March 29, 2018
Corporate Counsel
The theft of tea leaves and the evolution of cyber espionage prevention
March 22, 2018
CSO Online
Cybersecurity's biggest challenges: Trust, cyber fatigue, and the battle over AI
March 13, 2018
TechRepublic
5 Things you Need to Know about Botnets
March 7, 2018
Inc.
2018 Security 100: 20 Coolest Identity Management And Data Protection Vendors
March 5, 2018
CRN
When it comes to Bitcoin, it’s time to buy a better lock
February 21, 2018
International Business Times
2018 Channel Chiefs
February 12, 2018
CRN
Latest in cybercrime: Your infected computer enslaved to earn digital currency
February 9, 2018
McClatchy DC
Russian hackers hunt hi-tech secrets, exploiting US weakness
February 7, 2018
Associated Press
With New Hire, Forcepoint Brings Infrastructure Solution to Government Market
February 6, 2018
Washington Technology
The 20 Coolest Cloud Security Vendors Of The 2018 Cloud 100
February 5, 2018
CRN
Insider threats: How an IT security company keeps itself safe
January 29, 2018
Personnel Today
Meltdown & Spectre: Computing's 'Unsafe at Any Speed' Problem
January 25, 2018
Dark Reading
Give Your Users a Leg Up with Clear Security Guidelines
January 22, 2018
CSO Online
Data Sprawl: What you don’t know can hurt you
January 22, 2018
CSO Online
Dridex banking Trojan compromises FTP sites in new campaign
January 19, 2018
ZDNet
As Cyber Threats To The Electric Grid Rise, Utilities And Regulators Seek Solutions
January 16, 2018
Forbes
The 12 Biggest Issues IT Faces Today
January 8, 2018
CIO
The Mounting Concerns Over Intel's Chip Vulnerabilities
January 4, 2018
Bloomberg TV
Pentagon delays deadline for military suppliers to meet cybersecurity rules
December 22, 2017
American Military News
The Top 18 Security Predictions for 2018
December 21, 2017
Washington Technology
Cybersecurity predictions in the zero perimeter world
December 8, 2017
APAC CIO Outlook
Predictions 2018: Will the IoT Become a 'Disruption of Things'?
December 7, 2017
eWeek
CRN’s 2017 Products of the Year
December 6, 2017
CRN
Quant Trojan upgrade targets Bitcoin, cryptocurrency wallets
December 6, 2017
ZDNet
Protect and Defend
December 4, 2017
Washington Post
How online shoppers can avoid security hacks
November 27, 2017
CNBC Asia
Forcepoint NGFW: Firewall Overview and Analysis
November 21, 2017
eSecurityPlanet
Data breaches the looming drain on brand trust
November 19, 2017
Australian Financial Review
‘7 Minutes’ With Forcepoint VP of Global Channel Sales Tom Flink
November 10, 2017
Channel Partners
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2018: it’s going to be “a lot more of the same”
November 10, 2017
Tech Republic
High Profile Breaches, Jurassic Park and Chinese Takeout
November 9, 2017
Fifth Domain
What to consider when deploying a next-generation firewall
November 8, 2017
Network World
Meet Austin’s Top 100 Tech Companies
October 31, 2017
Built in Austin
Bad Rabbit: Game of Thrones-Referencing Ransomware Bites Europe
October 25, 2017
CIO Today
SEC breached, insider trading possible, agency says
September 21, 2017
IT Wire
CNBC and the Aspen Institute Announce Final Speaker Lineup for the Cambridge Cyber Summit
September 20, 2017
CNBC
The number of devastating cyberattacks is surging — and it's likely to get much worse
September 20, 2017
CNBC UK
09/15/2017: Things are happening
September 15, 2017
NPR Marketplace
Equifax data breach: Security experts weigh consumer impact
September 8, 2017
Fox News Tech
Forcepoint Acquires Security Analytics Startup RedOwl
August 29, 2017
Wall Street Journal Pro
Why HBO was right to stand its ground against Game of Thrones hackers
August 25, 2017
The Guardian
Forcepoint eyes human factor for global government cyber growth
August 22, 2017
Washington Technology
Role of industry in agencies’ compliance with cyber EO
August 14, 2017
NewsChannel 8 (ABC 7 Washington)
The Bloomberg Baystate Business Hour: Cybersecurity + Islands
August 9, 2017
Bloomberg
Staging security at the National Theatre
July 24, 2017
BBC News