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Foresight invests in Distology in NorthEdge's ninth tech exit
Digital Transformation

Foresight invests in Distology in NorthEdge's ninth tech exit

Growth across Europe and a fresh acquisition drive are now on the table for Distology after Foresight backed the cybersecurity distributor's buyout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Jazz launches data loss prevention app on CrowdStrike
Data Protection

Jazz launches data loss prevention app on CrowdStrike

Falcon customers can now get pre-investigated data protection findings in one console, cutting triage work without adding another endpoint agent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix
Data Protection

Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix

Integrated automation aims to cut identity-breach recovery from days to hours, reducing manual work for security teams during outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow
Data Protection

Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow

Organisations are being pushed to tighten controls as AI systems often get broader access than staff in similar roles, Saviynt said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents

The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab

Enterprise security teams could see faster breach detection and response as CrowdStrike's new AI models are trained on live threat data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Google Cloud & Snowflake
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Google Cloud & Snowflake

The tie-ups give customers more choice over where security data is processed, while easing procurement for joint CrowdStrike and Snowflake users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
CrowdStrike launches Falcon IQ to automate AI defence
Data Protection

CrowdStrike launches Falcon IQ to automate AI defence

Customers will get real-time remediation tracking as CrowdStrike adds automation and new data links to its AI defence coalition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Security leaders overconfident as authentication lags
Digital Transformation

Security leaders overconfident as authentication lags

Most firms have not meaningfully upgraded authentication for years, despite rising identity-breach risks and an estimated USD $4.4 million hit per breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Abnormal AI adds email controls & phishing training
Data Protection

Abnormal AI adds email controls & phishing training

Businesses face broader email risk as Abnormal adds outbound data-loss controls and adaptive phishing training to its security platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services
Privileged Access Management

Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services

The deal lifts Integrity360's revenue run rate to about €230 million and adds 120 staff as firms tighten access controls over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Exabeam named Google Unified Security partner for analytics
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam named Google Unified Security partner for analytics

Security teams could spot insider threats sooner as Exabeam joins Google's recommended partner programme for behavioural analytics tied to AI agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws
Ransomware

Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws

The flaws could have let attackers hijack identities and take over domains in environments where Active Directory still runs most enterprise access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
CrowdStrike lifts outlook after record ARR quarter
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike lifts outlook after record ARR quarter

Strong demand for its Falcon platform and AI security tools helped CrowdStrike lift full-year guidance after record quarterly ARR growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises

The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
iStorage warns firms to secure data beyond networks
Data Protection

iStorage warns firms to secure data beyond networks

Schools and public bodies face fresh pressure to protect records after a Department for Education breach exposed more than 600,000 files.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Okta beats forecasts & raises full-year revenue guidance
Software-as-a-Service

Okta beats forecasts & raises full-year revenue guidance

Shares surged nearly 20% after the identity software group lifted annual sales guidance on stronger demand and improved profitability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Principle Networks posts GBP £8 million revenue surge
Data Protection

Principle Networks posts GBP £8 million revenue surge

Organic growth and strong client retention lifted EBITDA 70% at Principle Networks as firms spent more on simplifying cybersecurity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week