cybersecurity

McKinney’s Netrio Acquires NYC‑Based Managed IT and Cybersecurity Provider Agio

by | May 21, 2025
Netrio said the acquisition expands its expertise and resources in cybersecurity and the financial services industry, while also extending its presence in the Northeastern United States.
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The Last Word: On UTD Being Redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
by | Apr 10, 2025
The University of Texas at Dallas has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for cyber research for its “innovative and impactful” research contributions and its educational programs that train new generations of cybersecurity professionals. 
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NSA-Approved: UT Dallas Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research & Education
by | Apr 9, 2025
UTD said it's one of about a dozen institutions in the nation and four in Texas to receive all three Center of Academic Excellence cyber designations, which are managed by the NSA’s National Cryptologic School.
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Cybersecurity Company Netwrix Announces C‑Suite Moves
by | Mar 20, 2025
Frisco-based Netwrix has made four new executive appointments in its go-to-market leadership team, including two additions to its C-suite: Chief Revenue Officer Britt Norwood and Chief Marketing Officer John Knightly.
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Critical Start Appoints New CEO as Part of Planned Executive Transition

by | Sep 20, 2024
Scott White has been appointed as the company's new CEO. After his retirement and this planned executive transition, founder Rob Davis will serve as executive chairman and continue to support Critical Start's mission of stopping customer business disruption by preventing breaches.
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Trend Micro Launches Deepfake Detection Technology To Protect Consumers and Businesses
by | Jul 30, 2024
Trend Micro, which has its U.S. HQ in Irving, is offering a free Deepfake Inspector that can alert consumers to potentially fraudulent deepfakes during a video call. For enterprises, new deepfake detection technology will offer a variety of advanced methods to detect AI-generated content.
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Irving-Based IT Services Provider Zthernet Acquired by Nashville’s CloudScale365
by | Jul 9, 2024
Zthernet said its expertise in providing flat-fee managed IT services for small businesses, including network management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT support, will complement CloudScale365's comprehensive service offerings.
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Irving-Based Exela Snags $35M Cybersecurity Contract for Breach Remediation
by | Jun 25, 2024
Exela aims to quickly mobilize resources for security breach remediation in high-stakes, time-sensitive scenarios. The contract began in June and is expected to conclude next month, the company said.
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SMU Prof and SENTRIQS Team Up on Quantum Cybersecurity With $110K Air Force Grant

by | Jun 19, 2024
SMU's Klyne Smith, with over 30 years of experience in IT and telecommunications at companies like IBM, Caesars Entertainment, and Ericsson, will use his industry insights to explore quantum-safe communication solutions for military applications.
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NTXIA and FBI Dallas Team Up for Workshops on Cyber, AI, and Other Potential Threats to North Texas
by | Jun 12, 2024
"Together, we can enhance the region's defenses against a spectrum of threats, ensuring that North Texas has the tools and knowledge to remain a leader in innovation," said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough.
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Southwest Airlines Boosts Cybersecurity Leadership, Names New Chief Information Security Officer
The airline's VP of Technology, Cybersecurity has been elevated to the role of Vice President & CISO overseeing cybersecurity across the airline's facilities, airports, and aircraft.
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AT&T Launches ‘Dynamic Defense’ Cybersecurity to Protect Businesses in Dallas, Select Cities
AT&T says cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation have become a complex puzzle and costly expense for businesses. Rick Welday, head of AT&T Business, calls its new embedded offering "the future of network security."
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Dallas Unicorn Makes First-Ever Fortune Cyber 60 List

by | Dec 20, 2023
Browser pioneer Island is one of just two companies in Texas to make the list, which identifies the fastest-growing startups in the hot cybersecurity field.
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Addison-based Securonix Appoints General Counsel
by | Dec 1, 2023
Eunice Kim will lead Securonix's legal and compliance functions, along with taking responsibility for improving processes for evaluating growth opportunities and implementing corporate policies that support the company's mission, vision, and values.
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Startup Accelerator Plug and Play To Open Office in Frisco and Launch with Sportstech Program
by | Nov 28, 2023
Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play will bring a series of startup business accelerator programs specific to Frisco's innovation ecosystem—starting with a Sportstech accelerator program focused on human potential and performance.
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TPG Acquires Forcepoint Cybersecurity Business from Francisco Partners
by | Oct 2, 2023

Global alternative asset management firm TPG has completed its acquisition of Austin-based Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity business from Francisco Partners.

TPG is headquartered in Fort Worth and San Francisco....

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