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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
DevOps

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks
Firewalls

Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Assured Data Protection unveils global leadership to drive expansion
Data Protection

Assured Data Protection unveils global leadership to drive expansion

Assured Data Protection appoints Stacy Hayes as Chief Strategy Officer to lead global expansion amid rising demand in the Americas and EMEA for cloud data protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
AI drives surge in vCISO services as MSPs expand rapidly
Digital Transformation

AI drives surge in vCISO services as MSPs expand rapidly

AI fuels a surge in virtual Chief Information Security Officer services, with MSP offerings rising from 21% to 67%, boosting efficiency and growth in cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation
Firewalls

Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats
Phishing

SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform

Cynomi enhances its vCISO platform with Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning, helping MSPs and MSSPs boost cybersecurity and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security
Storage

Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool
Cloud Security

Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads
Firewalls

CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads

CYFOX has unveiled OmniSec GenAI vCISO, an autonomous security platform aimed at easing the burden on CISOs and DPOs while ensuring compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth
Cybersecurity

CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth

Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
ManageEngine launches Analytics Plus 6.0 with AI Spotlight feature
Data Analytics

ManageEngine launches Analytics Plus 6.0 with AI Spotlight feature

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Virtualisation

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Fintech

Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024