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Perth Now
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta prices: Chrome-heavy large SUV gets stripped of its bling
If the Tank 500 has a bit too much chrome for your liking, GWM has the solution. The 2025 GWM Tank 500 Vanta takes the flagship Ultra trim level and replaces all of its chrome exterior accents with black finishes. Priced at $75,990 drive-away, it's now arriving in Australia, with customer deliveries set to begin in July 2025. That makes it $2000 more than the Ultra it's based on. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Vanta is GWM-speak for a black pack, and exterior enhancements for the Tank 500 Vanta comprise: Gloss black grille and Tank badge Black-finish front bumper inserts Black headlight internals Blacked-out rear detailing including tail light surrounds, spare wheel cover, tailgate and rear diffuser Gloss black door handles, roof rails, and window trim surrounds Black 18-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers Black door scuff plate That's in addition to kit found on the Tank 500 Ultra, which includes: Locking front and rear differentials Off-road cruise control Tank Turn Assist Panoramic sunroof Proximity entry with push-button start 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Heated, leatherette-wrapped steering wheel Tri-zone climate control Heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats with massaging Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Lane-keep assist Lane centring Rear cross-traffic assist Safe exit warning Surround-view camera with clear chassis view Supplied Credit: CarExpert Unlike previous Vanta variants, the Tank 500 Vanta will be offered exclusively in one exterior finish: Crystal Black. This comes at no extra charge. All Tank 500s currently offered in Australia feature a hybrid powertrain, though a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is due to arrive later this year. The Tank 500's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol hybrid powertrain delivers total system outputs of 255kW of power and 648Nm of torque, and is mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system. Claimed fuel consumption is 8.5L/100km, while braked towing capacity is 3000kg. None of the Tank 500's rivals, which include the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, offer a hybrid powertrain. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Above: GWM Tank 500 Ultra interior MORE: Explore the GWM Tank 500 showroom
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Rethinking Compliance In The Age Of Intelligent Agents
Compliance has long been one of the least glamorous aspects of cybersecurity. Necessary, yes—but often repetitive, reactive and resource-draining. That's changing fast. AI is starting to reason over frameworks, detect inconsistencies and make recommendations about what your business should do next. Vanta AI Agent is a clear example of this evolution – aiming to turn governance into a dynamic, data-driven process. But it also raises new questions about transparency, accountability and whether trust itself can—or should—be automated. I recently spoke with Jeremy Epling, chief product officer at Vanta, about the motivation behind the agent. 'From day one, this whole notion of automated compliance and continuous GRC, continuous control monitoring has been at the heart of our founding mission,' he told me. Epling described the current landscape of compliance as burdened by unstructured files—policy documents, screenshots and spreadsheets—and emphasized that the AI Agent is designed to automate and unify those fragmented processes. For many companies, compliance has historically been a blocker—something that slows down audits, sales and vendor onboarding. Tony English, CISO at WorkJam, described that pain firsthand for me. 'Before Vanta, our compliance efforts were manual and largely time-consuming,' he said. 'It became a bottleneck for our small security team, slowing down sales cycles and diverting valuable time toward documentation and evidence gathering.' With the shift to continuous monitoring, platforms like Vanta—and increasingly, their AI agents—promise not only faster audits but smarter ones. English said WorkJam now spends about an hour a week on compliance tasks instead of seven or eight. 'Compliance has moved from a resource-draining task into a function that strengthens our overall security posture.' The significance here isn't about one vendor. It's about a broader industry trend: compliance moving from episodic to real-time, from reactive to proactive. And AI is the connective tissue making that shift possible. Of course, the more autonomy we grant AI, the more critical it becomes to know how it works. Is it explaining its reasoning? Is it using up-to-date evidence? Can it cite its sources? 'A major focus for us has been on AI quality,' Epling said. 'We have an internal team of former auditors and GRC experts that go through and run our human eval loop on golden data sets... and we lean into references and explanations. If we give a recommendation, we tell you where it came from.' That traceability matters. With security reviews and audits becoming more dynamic, AI has to be more than helpful—it has to be right. And when it's not, there must be clear signals and paths for correction. Platforms that support feedback loops, accuracy metrics and user control (such as setting concise vs. verbose answer preferences) are more likely to foster real trust. Despite impressive gains, AI agents aren't eliminating human expertise—they're redefining it. 'We've seen a huge shift,' English told me. 'Responsibilities are now more transparent, ownership is better distributed and our security and engineering teams operate from a shared view of strong compliance.' The AI Agent, in this case, isn't replacing the team—it's amplifying it. By detecting policy conflicts, pre-validating evidence and flagging overlooked risks, it frees up human bandwidth to focus on higher-order tasks. And that kind of augmented intelligence might be the most responsible application of AI in compliance today. But the temptation to over-trust is real. Over time, users will grow comfortable with the AI's outputs—especially if those outputs pass audits and reduce friction. At what point does convenience erode scrutiny? And who's watching the watcher? Epling acknowledged the concern and said his team is working toward more customer-facing transparency. Ideally, the customer should have visibility of how a solution or AI agent is performing against their success criteria. That kind of transparency keeps vendors accountable too. WorkJam sees Vanta's AI Agent as the next logical step—automating routine tasks, identifying inconsistencies early and creating space for security to be a proactive business function. That aligns with what many GRC leaders now want: not just to check the box, but to build a culture of trust that's as responsive as the threats it faces. As AI begins to write, monitor and enforce compliance, it's reshaping more than workflows. It's redefining the relationship between security teams and the systems they manage. The challenge ahead isn't simply deploying more advanced agents—it's making sure those agents remain transparent, accurate and accountable to human judgment. Because trust can be accelerated by automation—but it can't be outsourced entirely.
TechCrunch
02-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Vanta bug exposed customers' data to other customers
Compliance company Vanta has confirmed that a bug exposed the private data of some of its customers to other Vanta customers. The company told TechCrunch that the data exposure was a result of a product code change and not caused by an intrusion. Vanta, which helps corporate customers automate their security and compliance processes, said it identified an issue on May 26 and that remediation will complete June 4. The incident resulted in 'a subset of data from fewer than 20% of our third-party integrations being exposed to other Vanta customers,' according to the statement attributed to Vanta's chief product officer Jeremy Epling. Epling said fewer than 4% of Vanta customers were affected, and have all been notified. Vanta has more than 10,000 customers, according to its website, suggesting the data exposure likely affects hundreds of Vanta customers. One customer affected by the incident told TechCrunch that Vanta had notified them of the data exposure. The customer said Vanta told them that 'employee account data was erroneously pulled into your Vanta instance, as well as out of your Vanta instance into other customers' instances.' The customer told TechCrunch that Vanta's notice said this type of data 'generally includes' information like employee names, roles, and information about configurations of some tools, such as the use of multi-factor authentication. When asked by TechCrunch, Vanta spokesperson Erin Cheng would not say what types of customers' data were involved during the incident or comment on whether Vanta employee data was exposed. Founded in 2018, Vanta has raised more than $350 million to date, including $150 million in its most recent Series C funding round in July 2024.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
c/side Evaluated by VikingCloud Against New PCI DSS 4.0.1 Security Requirements
An independent technical review highlights how c/side's platform can effectively protect and mitigate attacks relevant to PCI DSS requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- c/side, which specializes in securing vulnerable web dependencies, today announced the results of a technical review conducted by global cybersecurity firm, VikingCloud. The assessment evaluated how c/side's platform may help organizations address PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. Following the March 2025 PCI DSS compliance deadline, merchants and service providers must implement measures to inventory, monitor, and validate all browser-side scripts, especially those running on payment pages. VikingCloud's technical review found that when properly configured, c/side's proxy-based and agentless implementations can help detect and mitigate certain client-side attack scenarios related to PCI DSS requirements for payment page script integrity and monitoring. The full technical review is available here. VikingCloud and c/side will discuss client-side security gaps and PCI DSS compliance during a webinar on June 24; register here. 'VikingCloud's technical review highlights how c/side's capabilities can support organizations in addressing critical browser-based threats and aligning with evolving PCI DSS requirements,' said Mike Kutlu, GTM Operations, c/side. 'These are not theoretical risks. Client-side attacks are happening every day, and companies need a solution that keeps up. c/side offers exactly that, and we believe this review offers helpful third-party insight into how c/side fits into that effort.' Findings from VikingCloud's technical review VikingCloud, a global cybersecurity and PCI compliance firm, conducted a multi-week technical assessment of the c/side platform under a contracted engagement. The review included controlled testing scenarios involving client-side threats, such as keyloggers and script tampering attacks. The evaluation noted that c/side's proxy-based architecture enables real-time inspection and blocking of malicious scripts, while the agentless approach provides periodic crawl-based analysis with shared threat intelligence. Both methods offer compliance-ready monitoring, alerting, and reporting. Built for real-world use cases The c/side platform is engineered for flexibility. Its proxy deployment offers continuous, real-time monitoring without requiring code changes, while the agentless mode supports teams with limited engineering resources or external development partners. Both configurations integrate with popular compliance and security tools like AWS S3, Vanta, Drata, and Sprinto. To simplify compliance reporting, c/side automatically generates weekly script and header change reports aligned to PCI DSS audit requirements. These reports eliminate guesswork for IT teams and streamline auditor communication. To learn more about how c/side supports PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance, visit: VikingCloud and c/side will discuss client-side security gaps and PCI DSS compliance during a webinar on June 24. To register for the VikingCloud and c/side webinar, visit: Disclaimer:The technical review described in this release was conducted by VikingCloud under a contracted engagement with c/side. The findings reflect a point-in-time assessment of the c/side platform's capabilities in relation to PCI DSS requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. This review does not constitute an endorsement, certification, or formal validation of PCI DSS compliance by VikingCloud. Organizations using the c/side platform remain responsible for conducting their own PCI DSS assessments and working with a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or other authorized party to determine compliance. About c/side c/side is a venture-backed cybersecurity company specializing in browser-side threat detection and protection. The company's platform provides complete visibility and control over vulnerable first- and third-party scripts running on websites, protecting sensitive visitor data while ensuring optimal website performance. c/side's innovative technology enables customers to secure their web supply chain against sophisticated attacks and streamlines compliance with regulations such as PCI DSS 4.0.1. ContactKyle Petersonkyle@
Business Mayor
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Self Made Success: The World's Richest Women Under 40
They didn't wait a lifetime to build empires. While much of the world's female billionaire wealth still stems from inheritance, a bold new generation of self-made women is rewriting the rules—and doing so before 40. From Rihanna's inclusive beauty empire to Lucy Guo's AI innovations, the world's richest self-made women are forging fortunes in industries as diverse as entertainment, technology, beauty, and luxury jewelry. Their ascent stands in stark contrast to the legacy wealth of traditional empires, signaling a dynamic shift in the landscape of female fortune. Curious to meet the leaders of this new wave? These women aren't merely amassing wealth—they're selling out stadiums, breaking ceilings and records, and redefining what it means to be among the richest women in the world. Global pop icon Katy Perry, known for hits like 'Roar', 'Dark Horse, and Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' sold the rights to her music catalog for a reported $225 million in 2023, significantly boosting her fortune. After seven seasons as a high-earning judge on American Idol, she announced her departure in 2024 and hinted at new studio work. Net Worth: $350 million Born: 1984, United States Age: 39 Industry: Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Music Impact: One of the best-selling female artists, with 48 million albums sold. Interesting Fact: Sold music catalog for $225 million in 2023. Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, launched the automated security and compliance company in 2017 after roles at Union Square Ventures and Dropbox. Vanta reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2024 and a $1.6 billion valuation by private investors in 2022. Net Worth: $385 million Born: 1988, United States Age: 36 Industry: Technology, Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Vanta Impact: Vanta automates security for 7,000+ companies. Interesting Fact: Ran an eBay Beanie Baby business at age 11. Whitney Wolfe Herd founded Bumble, the women-first dating app launched in 2014. Its 2021 IPO briefly made her a billionaire, and despite stock fluctuations, she retains an 18% stake. After stepping down as CEO in 2024, she returned in 2025. Her earlier role as a Tinder co-founder adds to her tech legacy. Read More India's gem and jewelry exports fall in November 2024 Net Worth: $400 million Born: 1989, United States Age: 35 Industry: Technology, Dating Apps Source of Wealth: Self-made, Bumble Impact: Bumble has 50 million active users globally. Interesting Fact: Youngest female CEO to take a company public in 2021. Neha Narkhede co-founded data-streaming software company Confluent, building on her engineering work developing the open source messaging system Apache Kafka at LinkedIn. Confluent's 2021 IPO valued it at $9.1 billion, with her 6% stake driving her wealth. In 2023, Narkhede co-founded and now leads Oscilar, a fraud detection startup self-funded with $20 million alongside her husband. Net Worth: $680 million Born: 1985, India Age: 39 Industry: Technology, Cloud Computing Source of Wealth: Self-made, Confluent Impact: Confluent serves 1,000+ enterprises; Apache Kafka powers 80% of Fortune 500. Interesting Fact: Self-funded Oscilar with $20 million. Despite 'self-made' debates, one thing is certain: Kylie Jenner transformed her reality TV fame into a multimillion-dollar business empire. Launching Kylie Cosmetics in 2015 with her modeling earnings, she leveraged her massive Instagram audience to promote her lip kits. In 2020, she sold 51% of the brand to Coty for $600 million, retaining a 44% stake. Expanding into fashion with Khy and canned cocktails with Sprinter, Jenner's $710 million fortune reflects the power of celebrity and digital influence in shaping consumer brands. Net Worth: $710 million Born: 1997, United States Age: 27 Industry: Cosmetics, Fashion Source of Wealth: Self-made, Kylie Cosmetics Impact: Kylie Cosmetics sold $330 million in products in 2023. Interesting Fact: Youngest on Forbes' self-made list (since 2019). Born in 1990 in China, Shuo Wang is the co-founder and chief revenue officer of Deel, a global HR software company. After moving to the U.S. at 16, she studied robotics at MIT and co-founded air purification startup Aeris, later acquired by iRobot for approximately $100 million. Deel, founded in 2019, surpassed $500 million in annual revenue by 2024, cementing Wang's status as a rising tech entrepreneur. Net Worth: $850 million Born: 1990, China Age: 35 Industry: Technology, HR Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Deel Impact: Supports remote hiring for 20,000+ companies. Interesting Fact: Moved from China to the U.S. at 16 to pursue tech ventures. Born in the United States, Daniela Amodei is the co-founder and president of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company launched in 2021 with her brother Dario and former OpenAI researchers. Previously an executive at OpenAI and a founding recruiter at Stripe, Amodei's journey—from English literature major to AI pioneer—highlights her adaptability. With Anthropic valued at over $61 billion in 2025 by private investors and partnerships with Amazon and Alphabet (Google's parent company), she is shaping the future of safe, large-scale AI systems. Net Worth: $1.2 billion Born: 1987, United States Age: 37 Industry: Technology, AI Source of Wealth: Self-made, Anthropic Impact: Anthropic's safe AI systems power enterprise solutions globally. Interesting Fact: Transitioned from English literature to AI leadership. Born in 1994, Lucy Guo is a tech prodigy and one of only six self-made female billionaires under 40. She co-founded artificial intelligence firm Scale AI in 2016 with Alexandr Wang, leaving two years later but retaining a nearly 6% stake. A former Thiel Fellow and Carnegie Mellon dropout, Guo has since launched Passes, a fast-growing platform for digital creators that raised over $50 million from investors like Skimm's Emma Grede. Net Worth: $1.3 billion Born: 1994, United States Age: 30 Industry: Technology, AI Source of Wealth: Self-made, Scale AI Impact: Scale AI powers AI models for 300+ companies. Interesting Fact: Youngest self-made female billionaire in tech. Lu Yiwen, also known as Wendy Lu, is the co-founder and CEO of Darry Ring, a jewelry brand renowned for its 'One Love, One Lifetime' philosophy—allowing only one engagement ring per lifetime, verified by identity. Starting with a single store in Shenzhen in 2010, her vision transformed Darry Ring into a global symbol of modern romance, earning her a place among the youngest self-made female billionaires. Net Worth: $1.4 billion Born: 1987, China Age: 38 Industry: Jewelry Source of Wealth: Self-made, Darry Ring Impact: Darry Ring's philosophy reshaped commitment jewelry globally. Interesting Fact: Built a global brand from a single Shenzhen store in 2010. Born in 1988 in Barbados, Rihanna transformed global stardom into a $1.4 billion empire. While chart-topping hits like 'Umbrella' launched her fame, her business acumen secured her billionaire status. Her 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, co-owned with LVMH, drives the bulk of her wealth, with her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand adding to her fortune. Her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show amplified her cultural influence. Net Worth: $1.4 billion Born: 1988, Barbados Age: 37 Industry: Cosmetics, Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Fenty Beauty, Music Impact: Fenty Beauty serves 50+ skin tones, redefining inclusivity in cosmetics. Interesting Fact: Her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show drew 121 million viewers, the most-watched ever. American pop icon Taylor Swift became a billionaire in 2023, propelled by her record-breaking Eras Tour and strategic re-recording of early albums to reclaim ownership and creative control. Earning nearly $600 million from touring and royalties, complemented by a real estate portfolio spanning Rhode Island to Tennessee, Swift's rise exemplifies artistic independence and business acumen—a masterclass in transforming creative vision into enduring wealth. Net Worth: $1.6 billion Born: 1989, United States Age: 35 Industry: Entertainment Source of Wealth: Self-made, Music Impact: The Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, a historic milestone for any artist. Interesting Fact: First musician to become a billionaire primarily through songwriting and touring. Born in 1987 in Australia, Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva, launched the user-friendly design platform in 2013 alongside her husband, Cliff Obrecht. A 2024 valuation of $40 billion elevated her wealth, with her 18% stake fueling her fortune. The couple pledged most of their stake to the Canva Foundation for charitable causes. Net Worth: $5.8 billion Born: 1987, Australia Age: 37 Industry: Technology, Design Software Source of Wealth: Self-made, Canva Impact: Canva empowers over 220 million monthly active users with accessible design tools. Interesting Fact: Learned kitesurfing to connect with angel investor Bill Tai, a kiteboarding enthusiast. The world's richest self-made women under 40 are not merely accumulating wealth; they are reshaping industries, challenging norms, and inspiring a new era of entrepreneurship. As of May 2025, only six self-made female billionaires under 40 grace the global stage:1. Melanie Perkins: $5.8 billion, Technology, Australia2. Taylor Swift: $1.6 billion, Entertainment, United States3. Rihanna: $1.4 billion, Beauty, United States3. Lu Yiwen: $1.4 billion, Jewelry, China4. Lucy Guo: $1.3 billion, Technology, United States 5. Daniela Amodei: $1.2 billion, Technology, United States These billionaires are joined by a cadre of visionary women who, while not yet billionaires, are redefining wealth and influence in their own way: 6. Shuo Wang: $850 million, Technology, United States7. Kylie Jenner: $710 million, Cosmetics, United States8. Neha Narkhede: $680 million, Technology, United States9. Whitney Wolfe Herd: $400 million, Technology, United States10. Christina Cacioppo: $385 million, Technology, United States 11. Katy Perry: $350 million, Entertainment, United States Together, this new guard—spanning technology, entertainment, beauty, luxury jewelry and beyond—reflects a seismic shift in how wealth is created and wielded. Methodology: The rankings of these self-made women under 40 are based on net worth estimates sourced from Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of May 2025. READ SOURCE businessmayor May 15, 2025
