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Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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CYFOX has unveiled OmniSec GenAI vCISO, an autonomous security platform aimed at easing the burden on CISOs and DPOs while ensuring compliance.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.
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ManageEngine launches Analytics Plus 6.0 with AI Spotlight feature

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ManageEngine's Analytics Plus 6.0 introduces AI-driven Spotlight to streamline IT operations by offering contextual recommendations, aiming to cut analysis time for IT managers.
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Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.
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Legit Security unveils cybersecurity's first AI discovery features

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Legit Security develops pioneering AI Discovery tool, a cybersecurity industry-first. Enabling CISOs and AppSec teams to track AI code use, boosting app security and software development momentum.
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iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity leader iboss launches the state-of-the-art ChatGPT Risk Module, an addition to its Zero Trust SSE solution, ensuring robust data security when utilising AI technologies.
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Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.
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Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.
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Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Alarming underperformance in outsourced cybersecurity suppliers has increases breach risk to the UK's financial sector.
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How CISOs' roles – and security operations – will change in 2024

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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There will be an immediate need for greater focus on compliance packs by CISOs, not just this year but over the next couple of years.
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How NDR-powered visibility supports successful zero trust strategies

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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CISOs are increasingly deploying network detection and response (NDR) tools to improve network visibility, crucial for successful zero-trust security strategies, as gaps remain with EDR and SIEM systems.
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Top six recommendations for remaining robust and resilient in 2024

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Facing increasing cybersecurity threats, experts insist on switching from passwords to phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication amidst the rise of AI-driven phishing attempts in 2023.
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2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.
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SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.
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Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.