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We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.Dark Reading Resource LibraryBlack Hat NewsOmdia CybersecurityAdvertiseNewsletter Sign-UpNewsletter Sign-UpCybersecurity TopicsRelated TopicsApplication SecurityCybersecurity CareersCloud SecurityCyber RiskCyberattacks & Data BreachesCybersecurity AnalyticsCybersecurity OperationsData PrivacyEndpoint SecurityICS/OT SecurityIdentity & Access Mgmt SecurityInsider ThreatsIoTMobile SecurityPerimeterPhysical SecurityRemote WorkforceThreat IntelligenceVulnerabilities & ThreatsRecent in Cybersecurity TopicsСloud SecurityLatAm Vibe Hackers Generate Custom Hacking Tools on the FlyLatAm Vibe Hackers Generate Custom Hacking Tools on the FlybyAlexander CulafiMay 13, 20265 Min ReadApplication SecurityIt's Patch Tuesday for Microsoft & Not a Zero-Day In SightIt's Patch Tuesday for Microsoft & Not a Zero-Day In SightbyJai VijayanMay 12, 20265 Min ReadWorld Related TopicsDR GlobalMiddle East & AfricaAsia PacificLatin AmericaSee AllThe EdgeDR TechnologyEventsRelated TopicsUpcoming EventsPodcastsWebinarsSEE ALLResourcesRelated TopicsResource LibraryNewslettersPodcastsReportsVideosWebinarsWhite Papers Partner PerspectivesDark Reading Resource LibraryCybersecurity OperationsPress ReleasesDark Reading Celebrates 20 Years as a Leading Authority on Cybersecurity, Highlighting the People, Events, Ideas, and Technologies Shaping the Modern Risk LandscapeInforma TechTarget's flagship cybersecurity media brand launches a special content series to mark two decades as a trusted source for cybersecurity professionals.May 13, 20264 Min ReadSource: Dark ReadingPRESS RELEASEInforma TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT), an indispensable partner for go-to-market success in the B2B technology sector, is celebrating the 20thanniversary of Dark Reading, the highly esteemed online cybersecurity publication that has been a trusted information source at the forefront of the dynamic cybersecurity sector since May 2006. The Dark Reading editorial team will celebrate the anniversary with a mix of written, video, and audio content, a reader contest, social media engagements, and more."For 20 years, we’ve been fortunate to provide our audience with a front row seat to the continued expansion and evolution of the cybersecurity sector — digging behind the headlines to uncover what the stories really mean for cybersecurity professionals and the companies and people they serve," said Kelly Jackson Higgins, Vice President of Cybersecurity Editorial at Informa TechTarget.Jackson Higgins joined Dark Reading as its third employee in 2006, serving as senior editor, then executive editor, and in 2022, assumed her current role as its Editor-in-Chief. "It means a lot that our audience has stuck with us for 20 years. It has been, and continues to be, an absolute honor to lead our editorial coverage."Related:20 Leaders Who Built the CISO Era: 2 Decades of ChangeThroughout the month of May, Dark Reading is updating a special DR20 section with content that takes a sweeping look at the pivotal cyber incidents, influential (and infamous) figures, and major industry shifts that have defined the modern threat landscape. The special series traces two decades of attacks, innovators, lessons learned, and changes to the vendor landscape, to show how cybersecurity has transformed and where it’s headed next. Planned features include:First-person accounts from founding editors, industry luminaries, and thought leaders, along with deep-dive retrospectives on topics including 20 News Events That Shaped Cyber, 20 Newsmakers Who Left Their Mark, Biggest Cybersecurity Fails, and Where Are They Now? Tracing the Rise and Fall of Cybersecurity Vendors.A 20th anniversary video, produced by Studio by Informa TechTarget.A special episode of the Dark Reading Confidential podcast, discussing the legendary “USB stick caper” column that went viral and became an industry storyline.Social media activations including a New Yorker-style cartoon caption contest (live now through May 26), and weekly Cyber history trivia posts on LinkedIn.Since May 2006, Dark Reading has cultivated a strong reputation as a trustworthy source of information and thought leadership among its loyal audience of cybersecurity and IT professionals. Today, Dark Reading is a flagship brand and a key community hub in Informa TechTarget's cybersecurity audience network of more than 2.5 million cybersecurity decision-makers. 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Informa TechTarget and Dark Reading have combined their digital business interests to create an enhanced platform for cybersecurity information and market intelligence. This combination leverages an unparalleled network comprising over 220 online properties and spans more than 10,000 granular topics, providing original, objective content to an audience of over 50 million cybersecurity professionals. This expansive resource serves to help users gain critical insights necessary for making informed decisions across their business priorities.

The combined entity has a deep foundation in cybersecurity, covering a broad spectrum of critical areas, including Application Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk, Data Privacy, Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management Security, Insider Threats, IoT Mobile Security, Perimeter and Physical Security, Remote Workforce security, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerabilities & Threats, and Cybersecurity Operations, as well as specialized areas like ICS/OT Security.

Dark Reading marked this milestone by celebrating twenty years as a leading authority in cybersecurity, a period during which the editorial team focused on documenting the people, events, ideas, and technologies that have shaped the modern risk landscape. This anniversary involves a special DR20 section designed to survey pivotal cyber incidents, influential figures, major industry shifts, and the evolution of the vendor landscape over the last two decades. Planned features of this special series include first-person accounts from founding editors and industry luminaries, along with deep-dive retrospectives on significant events and the rise and fall of various cybersecurity vendors. The celebration also includes multimedia content such as a video, a podcast episode discussing viral industry storylines, and social media engagements to further engage the community.

Informa TechTarget, as a partner in the go-to-market success for the B2B technology sector, utilizes this strong media presence to establish itself as a central hub for cybersecurity knowledge. Kelly Jackson Higgins, Vice President of Cybersecurity Editorial at Informa TechTarget, shared the significance of the longevity of the audience, noting that it has been an honor to lead the editorial coverage. Furthermore, the combined efforts, supplemented by other media titles like Cybersecurity Dive and Search Security, along with BrightTALK programming, allow Informa TechTarget to reach the largest audience of cybersecurity decision-makers and technology buyers online. Annie Matthews, Senior Vice President of Sales, Cybersecurity GTM at Informa TechTarget, emphasized that this market intelligence and go-to-market capability, which encompasses research, content, demand generation, and intent-driven solutions, assists cybersecurity providers in effectively engaging and converting their most important buyers.

In essence, the integration strengthens the provider's ability to deliver expert-led, data-driven services by capitalizing on a unique audience data ecosystem fueled by buyer insights and expertise. This comprehensive approach connects the market intelligence provided by Informa TechTarget with the established credibility and community hub of Dark Reading, positioning the combined platform as an indispensable resource for navigating the dynamic and evolving cybersecurity sector.