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Google to purchase Wiz for $32 billion in cloud security play
Google announced today a definitive agreement to acquire leading cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. Wiz was founded in 2020 and has become one of the largest cybersecurity firms focusing on securing cloud services. The company offers an online cybersecurity platform that connects to different cloud providers, enabling organizations to […]
Google Cloud introduces quantum-safe digital signatures in KMS
Google Cloud has introduced quantum-safe digital signatures to its Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), making them available in preview. The tech giant says this initiative aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, addressing future risks of quantum computing breaking classic encryption schemes. With Google Cloud being used by […]
Google Cloud to make MFA mandatory by the end of 2025
Google has announced that multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be mandatory on all Cloud accounts by the end of 2025 to enhance security. Google Cloud is a product designed for businesses, developers, and IT teams to build, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure in the cloud. The mandatory MFA rollout will affect both admins and any […]