[Blog](/blog) Show links Resources [Blog](/blog) [Breaches](/breaches) [eBooks, reports, & more](/resources) [Events](/events) [News](/news) [Company news](/category/company-news) Show links Categories [Attack Surface Management](/category/attack-surface-management) [Company News](/category/company-news) [Compliance and Regulations](/category/compliance-and-regulations) [Cybersecurity](/category/cybersecurity) [Data Breaches](/category/data-breaches) [DevOps](/category/devops) [Human Cyber Risk](/category/human-cyber-risk) [Risks and Vulnerabilities](/category/risks-and-vulnerabilities) [Third-Party Risk Management](/category/third-party-risk-management) [Vendor Risk Management](/category/vendor-risk-management) [Cast a Wider Net: UpGuard Now Scans 5x More Sources](/blog/cast-a-wider-net) Publish date January 16, 2025 {x} minute read # Cast a Wider Net: UpGuard Now Scans 5x More Sources [Get a demo](/contact-sales) [Free trial](/demo) [Download the PDF guide](/resources/complete-guide-to-data-breaches) [Free trial](/demo) Written by [UpGuard Team](/team/upguard) UpGuard Team Reviewed by [Kaushik Sen](/team/kaushik-sen) Chief Marketing Officer Kaushik has a background in software engineering, enterprise solution architecture, and data analytics. He brings a unique, data-driven perspective to cybersecurity education. Table of contents eBook A Complete Guide to Data Breaches Free resource ### A Complete Guide to Data Breaches Learn how to avoid a costly data breach with a comprehensive prevention strategy. [Download now](/resources/complete-guide-to-data-breaches) At UpGuard, we know that in cybersecurity, timing is everything. That’s why we’ve enhanced our news and incident scanning with 500% more coverage, bringing you faster insights from high-impact sources. Now, SOC analysts and security teams can catch incidents affecting their organization or supply chain sooner, allowing for quicker, proactive responses to mitigate threats before they escalate. ## The Technology Behind the Upgrade This upgrade broadens our reach beyond traditional news sources, incorporating official reports and government databases to help you identify critical threats. To achieve this, we’ve implemented advanced collection capabilities that include: * **Enhanced news collectors**: We use powerful search techniques and AI summarization to capture a wide range of security-related stories on the web. * **Expanded government and regulatory coverage**: Data from high-trust sources adds verified insights into incidents and breaches. With these advancements, UpGuard provides a fuller picture of emerging threats to your business, helping you detect and address incidents as they unfold. ### Why This Matters 1. **Better incident awareness**: By covering a wider range of news, official reports, and dark web sources, UpGuard ensures you catch critical incidents that may impact your ecosystem as they happen. 2. **More time to act**: Casting a wider net means we see things faster, and you have more time to investigate incidents before they escalate, allowing you to minimize potential damage. 3. **Proactive impact management**: UpGuard enables you to respond to threats earlier and take targeted actions to mitigate risks before they affect your operations. 4. **Strengthened security posture**: With timely insights and broader visibility, you’re equipped to secure your organization better and stay ahead of potential threats. ## What’s Next: Continual Improvement for a More Resilient Security Posture This enhancement is just the beginning. We're actively expanding our incident and news feed, adding a broader range of sources, including more sources directly from the dark web and private communities. With these new sources, you'll gain earlier alerts straight from the threat actor, helping your team stay a step ahead in identifying and responding to incidents. eBook A Complete Guide to Data Breaches Free resource ### A Complete Guide to Data Breaches Learn how to avoid a costly data breach with a comprehensive prevention strategy. [Download now](/resources/complete-guide-to-data-breaches) ## Related posts Learn more about the latest issues in cybersecurity. Company news #### [G2 Names UpGuard #1 TPRM Software - Summer 2024](/blog/g2-summer-2024) UpGuard has once again been recognized as a Leader in Third-Party and Supplier Risk Management Software by G2. Read on to discover more insights. 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[](/team/upguard) [UpGuard Team](#) January 9, 2025 Company news #### [UpGuard Q3 2025 Summit Recap: What Did You Miss?](/blog/upguard-q3-2025-summit-recap) A recap of all the major announcements and product updates at UpGuard Summit, Q3 2025. [](/team/edward-kost) [Edward Kost](#) September 20, 2026 Company news #### [UpGuard Expands Vendor Risk Questionnaire Library with New DORA Questionnaire](/blog/upguard-dora-questionnaire) Achieve compliance with DORA, UpGuard’s latest addition to its industry-leading Questionnaire Library. [](/team/kyle-chin) [Kyle Chin](#) November 19, 2024 [All posts](/blog) Experience superior visibility and a simpler approach to cyber risk management [Get a demo](/contact-sales) [Free trial](/demo)