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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisThe fuel to go farther. We’re excited to announce we’ve raised a Series C funding round of $75M from Springcoast Partners. This minority funding round will accelerate our next growth phase, including the expansion of our AI-powered cyber risk posture management platform capabilities, scaling global go-to-market functions, and pursuing strategic M&A. Thank you again to Springcoast Partners for believing in our vision and to all of our customers and team for making this possible. Learn more about what the UpGuard team is currently working on and how we're arming security teams with the tools to overtake today's leading security challenges by attending our quarterly capstone event: UpGuard Summit. Link to register in the comments.
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Josh Kiff shared thisI want to give a HUGE congratulations to winners at the annual UpGuard awards. My favourite moment was seeing Blake Young win one of our major awards! 4/5 years ago I took my son to a skatepark as he wanted to learn. Blake was a young guy there who not only showed compassion to a kid figuring stuff out but took him under his wing and almost “sold” skateboarding to him. He ended up being his teacher. I asked what he did for a job, he was the guy who had to call and convince people not to cancel their gym membership’s. I asked a few more sales related questions and thought if I could bring him into UpGuard it would be a good fit. He was keen to grow and learn. A few months later we got a spot and in he came. Last night he was honoured with one of our biggest awards. Beloved across the company. My son can also skateboard now! Look around, talent is everywhere. Blake you are a superstar!
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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisSecurity teams are drowning in a sea of noise. The good news? The solution isn't to work harder, but to work smarter. Breach Risk's threat monitoring capabilities use source-aware Transforms to automatically fan out and detect exposures across the open, deep, and dark web, including platforms notoriously difficult to monitor, such as GitHub and Telegram, and ransomware blogs, forums, and illicit marketplaces. By turning signals into a clear, actionable search pattern, we transform raw data into intelligence you can actually use. Our AI-powered system prioritizes urgent threats, provides high-level summaries, and even gives you clear remediation guidance. This is how you move from a reactive security posture to a proactive one. This is how you stop drowning in noise and start preventing breaches. Ready to see what Breach Risk can do for you? Link in the comments.
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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisShadow AI could be your organization’s greatest threat. What starts as innovation (an employee testing a new AI tool) can quickly become exposure. Unsanctioned apps create data leaks, compliance issues, and an expanded attack surface. With UpGuard User Risk, security teams gain visibility into shadow AI activity, so they can detect and neutralize risks before they escalate into breaches.
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Josh Kiff shared thisThe threat landscape for Australia’s largest companies keeps shifting. UpGuard‘s latest report dives into the big changes in cybersecurity risk for 2024, and it’s clear that staying one step ahead is no small feat. Our report highlights emerging threats and shows why adapting quickly is crucial for any organisation that wants to stay secure. To learn more about how to ensure your company is protected from current and emerging cyber threats, download UpGuard’s report in the comments or shoot me a DM. #CyberSecurity #UpGuard #ASX200
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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisAn entire generation of attackers has honed their skills by targeting cloud services. Are your SaaS vendors prepared? 👀 Join us at UpGuard Summit for a special keynote with Brett Winterford, Regional Chief Security Officer, Asia Pacific at Okta. Drawing on his extensive experience—including senior security roles at Symantec and Commonwealth Bank—Brett will share his checklist of essential identity features for securing enterprise apps. Secure your spot for timely insights → https://hubs.li/Q02V2qT_0
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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisWe’re closing out Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a free webinar on October 31st to elevate your third-party risk management. Join us for no-nonsense tips, real-world strategies, and expert insights to sharpen your risk assessments! 💡 What you’ll learn: 🔎 How to spot & fix the most critical security gaps 📈 Strategies and tips for streamlining risk remediation with ease 🔒 See real-world examples of risk mitigation in action 🕒 Stream at a time that works for you: Sydney: 1 pm AEDT / Brisbane: 12 pm AEST London: 1 pm GMT / Paris: 2 pm CET New York: 1 pm EDT / San Francisco: 10 am PDT 📌 Register now and don’t miss out ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggKiyJxN #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #RiskManagement #ThirdPartyRisk
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Josh Kiff reposted thisJosh Kiff reposted thisAre you struggling to stay on top of procurement risks against an ever-expanding vendor ecosystem? Discover how you can simplify your third-party onboarding and assessment workflows at UpGuard Summit. Tune in virtually on August 20th (US), August 22nd (EMEA + India) or August 23rd (APAC) for this and more. Register now → https://hubs.ly/Q02JbjnF0
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Aaron you will be missed!! Can’t wait to see you excel in your new adventure!
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Josh Kiff reacted on thisJosh Kiff reacted on thisAfter an incredible five and a half years, it's time for me to say goodbye to UpGuard What started as an exciting opportunity became one of the most rewarding chapters of my career. I've been fortunate enough to launch and scale SDR teams across multiple regions, work with exceptional people, and watch so many talented individuals grow into new opportunities across the business. A huge thank you to Kaushik Sen, Jackie Ariston, Josh Kiff, Casey Altieri & Mike Baukes for your trust, support, and leadership throughout. To every SDR I've had the privilege of working with over the years, thank you (too many to tag!). Your energy, resilience, and ambition made this journey incredibly rewarding. I'm excited to take everything I've learned into a new challenge - more to follow soon!
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Josh Kiff liked thisJosh Kiff liked thisI didn't expect OnlyFans creators to become one of the best early-warning systems for hacked government websites, but here we are. Cybercriminals are hacking into government and university websites and inserting text and links to pirated OnlyFans content. They're targeting these websites because of their domain authority, which makes the compromised pages more likely to rank on the first page when someone searches the name of the OnlyFans creator in Google. When the OnlyFans creators discover this is happening, they file copyright takedowns to remove their stolen content, and those public takedown records point straight back to the compromised sites. By cross-referencing that data, our team surfaced 2,167 hacked government and university domains across 80 countries. Super proud of Greg Pollock and the entire brilliant UpGuard research team for their tremendous work in uncovering this.
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Josh Kiff reacted on thisJosh Kiff reacted on thisFour weeks into my journey at UpGuard, and this week I had the opportunity to attend my first company off-site in Budapest. It was great to finally meet so many of my colleagues in person after working together remotely. Putting faces to names, sharing ideas, and getting to know such a talented team has made me even more excited about what's ahead. A huge thank you to everyone who made the week so welcoming. Looking forward to building on everything I've learned over the past four weeks and to what's next with the team! #UpGuard
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Josh Kiff reacted on thisJosh Kiff reacted on thisI'm officially putting the AI in Aiken. Thrilled to be on my next adventure at AlphaSense 🚀 I'm diving into the never-ending evolution of AI, this time to help drive the future of market intelligence. Grateful to be part of a team that’s leading the charge! If you're exploring the AI landscape or seeking to enhance your use of market data- let's connect!
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Josh Kiff liked thisJosh Kiff liked thisGet over to booth N-5885! #RSAC2026 You've got an invasion to help fight.
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Josh Kiff reacted on thisJosh Kiff reacted on thisReflecting on my time at UpGuard after wrapping up my final week. These past four years have been defined by constant professional development and some truly unforgettable travel. But the real highlight? The people. You know who you are! To my coworkers: You are some of the smartest and most driven individuals I’ve ever worked with. Thank you for the collaboration, the support, and all the laughs along the way. I’ll be cheering you on from the sidelines. UpGuard team—wishing you nothing but the absolute best! 🥂
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