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While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Ransomware

While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down

Longer dwell times and rising ransomware threats are exposing gaps in industrial defences, despite better OT visibility and governance.

By Richard Springer • 8 min read • Yesterday
Zscaler launches zero-trust tools to secure AI agents
Data Protection

Zscaler launches zero-trust tools to secure AI agents

Enterprises face new risks as autonomous software agents spread through systems faster than older security tools can track or control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Zscaler expands Zero Trust SASE with AI agent tools
Firewalls

Zscaler expands Zero Trust SASE with AI agent tools

The update aims to simplify security operations as enterprises grapple with unmanaged devices, partners and multi-cloud workloads across AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Averlon launches Precog to block exploitable risks
Cloud Security

Averlon launches Precog to block exploitable risks

Security teams are under pressure as attacks can now begin before patches land, making early risk detection critical.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Datadog launches 100 AI tools for operations & security
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog launches 100 AI tools for operations & security

The rollout aims to help customers tame rising AI-driven complexity as Datadog adds autonomous monitoring, security and agent oversight tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Data Protection

Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly

Attackers are using generative AI to flood inboxes, pushing phishing to 36.5% of security teams' hours and USD $51,948 per analyst yearly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace
Cloud Security

CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace

Customers can now access advice on branded web domains as phishing and impersonation risks push more firms to tighten online controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Digital Transformation

Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious

Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Offroad lands USD $7 million to tackle identity risk
Cloud Security

Offroad lands USD $7 million to tackle identity risk

Security teams may gain relief from manual identity investigations as Offroad targets risks from human, machine and AI access with USD $7 million.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
WatchGuard named Omdia champion for MSP cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

WatchGuard named Omdia champion for MSP cybersecurity

The ranking underscores growing demand for simpler cybersecurity platforms as MSPs consolidate vendors to cut complexity and widen services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Agentic AI can move data in under 30 minutes: DTEX
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI can move data in under 30 minutes: DTEX

Enterprise security teams face a new visibility gap as approved AI agents can copy and transfer sensitive data in under 30 minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents
Malware

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents

Nearly half of small businesses suffered cyber incidents last year, despite most saying they were confident in their defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Wallarm launches AI control platform on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

Wallarm launches AI control platform on AWS Marketplace

Firms racing to deploy generative AI are exposing themselves to data incidents and compliance gaps, Wallarm says, as oversight lags.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences
Network Security

BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences

The telecoms group will use Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to spot vulnerabilities faster as cyber threats grow more automated.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security
Data Protection

Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security

The restricted model could speed up vulnerability fixes across Cohesity's platform as AI intensifies both attack and defence in critical software.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer
Data Protection

CyberSentriq appoints Myles Bray as Chief Executive Officer

Bray takes over as CyberSentriq increases AI investment and folds security, backup and recovery tools into one platform for MSPs and SMBs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
UltraViolet Cyber launches Solstice AI pentesting platform
Application Security

UltraViolet Cyber launches Solstice AI pentesting platform

The platform aims to speed application security reviews by about 20% while keeping expert testers in charge of final findings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gigamon & Splunk launch federated telemetry search
Private Cloud

Gigamon & Splunk launch federated telemetry search

Joint customers can search telemetry in place, cutting duplication and storage costs while improving security visibility across hybrid cloud estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week