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CSO: 8 guiding principles for reskilling the SOC for agentic AI

Josh Taylor, Lead Cybersecurity Analyst at Fortra, was featured in a recent CSO article focused on reskilling security operations teams for agentic AI. The article explores how CISOs are preparing SOC analysts for more autonomous security operations, with agentic systems handling large volumes of alerts, while humans focus on oversight, governance, and decision-making. Josh shares insight into how...
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Undercode News: Toshiba Digital Engineering Releases AI Data Loss Prevention System to Combat Confidential Information Leaks + Video

Fortra was highlighted in a recent Undercode News article as Toshiba Digital Engineering announced it will begin selling Fortra DLP to address data leakage risks tied to generative AI. The article explains how Toshiba Digital Engineering, a long‑time distributor for Fortra in Japan, is launching Fortra DLP to help organizations prevent confidential and personal information from being shared...
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National Cyber Security: Top 10 Best Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms in 2026

Fortra was included in a 2026 industry roundup published by National Cyber Security, which evaluated the Top 10 Best Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms. Fortra’s PhishLabs Digital Risk Protection was recognized for its strength in phishing detection and takedown services, analyst‑driven intelligence, and protection against social engineering and fraud. The piece positions PhishLabs as a...
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The Epoch Times: Why Your Personal Data Are Floating Around on the Darknet, Which Just Keeps Growing

Bob Erdman, Associate VP of R&D at Fortra, is quoted in a recent The Epoch Times feature exploring how personal data accumulates on the darknet, how criminals monetize breach information, and why these underground markets continue to grow despite law enforcement action. Erdman highlights how repeated breach exposures allow attackers to build and trade increasingly complete identity profiles,...
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Supply Chain Digital: Fortra: How to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks

Supply chain cyberattacks can trigger widespread disruptions, impacting multiple business functions and areas with compounded, cascading effects. In this article in Supply Chain Digital, Theo Zafirakos outlines strategies companies can put in place to guard against supply chain attacks.
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HelpSystems (now Fortra) Completes Acquisition of Network Monitoring Pioneer, Dartware—Its Third Acquisition in 2012

Eden Prairie, MN, January 10, 2013 – HelpSystems, LLC, a world leader in systems management, security, and business intelligence software, announced it has completed the acquisition of Dartware, LLC, a network management software company. The acquisition, which completed in December, represents the growing company’s third acquisition in 2012 and ninth overall. Based in New Hampshire, Dartware is...
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H.I.G. Capital to Acquire HelpSystems, LLC (now Fortra, LLC)

H.I.G. Capital, LLC ("H.I.G."), a leading global private equity investment firm with $19 billion under management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fortra, LLC (“HelpSystems”, or the “Company”). The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory and anti-trust approval.