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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.
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Neeraj Methi joins Myriad360 as VP of Cybersecurity
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low-code
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cybersecurity
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software development
Myriad360 has appointed Neeraj Methi as Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions, enhancing its focus on advanced security practices amid a growing market.
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Tenable unveils Identity 360 & Exposure Center solutions
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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active directory
Tenable has launched Identity 360 and Exposure Center to tackle identity-based security threats, aiming to simplify fragmented identity management for organisations.
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Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
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digital transformation
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global economy
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food security
Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.
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Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
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firewalls
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cx
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martech
Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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GitLab unveils self-hosted AI option for secure data control
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private cloud
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application security
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devsecops
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted, enabling organisations to leverage AI within their own infrastructure to enhance data privacy and security.
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LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
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Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.
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Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
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ransomware
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it training
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data analytics
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
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Exclusive: Infoblox reveals the importance of DNS security in the digital age
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infoblox's Chief Evangelist Cricket Liu emphasises the critical yet misunderstood role of DNS security, urging businesses to adopt protective DNS measures.
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Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access
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saas
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physical security
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rpa
Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.
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Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes
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migration
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.
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Pangea unveils AI security tools to combat growing threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai security
Pangea has launched AI Guard and Prompt Guard, a suite of security tools aimed at protecting AI applications from threats like data leaks and prompt injection.
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Tenable warns of data risks from new AI model DeepSeek
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malware
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risk & compliance
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llms
Tenable warns that the open-source AI model DeepSeek poses significant data exposure risks, echoing concerns over its potential misuse by cybercriminals.
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Verkada secures $200m funding to enhance market presence
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai
Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.