Security

Palo Alto Networks introduced a ML-Powered Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), which em-beds machine learning (ML) in the core of the firewall. www.paloalto.com

BlackBerry announced the release of BlackBerry® Optics v2.5.1100 with cryptomining and cryp-tojacking detection for Intel-based commercial PCs. www.blackberry.com

ESET announced the launch of version 1.4 of ESET Enterprise Inspector (EEI).www.eset.com

Cisco announced the general availability globally of Cisco SecureX, a cloud-native security plat-form, included with all Cisco Security products to simplify and enhance the way customers manage security. www.cisco.com

Miscellaneous

IBM (announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spanugo, a provider of cloud cy-bersecurity posture management solutions. www.ibm.com

BlackBerry and Bell announced a new partnership to provide enhanced secure communications to business and government customers. www.blackberry.com