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Google Cloud flags AI agents' security & governance risks
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud flags AI agents' security & governance risks

Security gaps are slowing business adoption of AI agents, as most technology leaders warn that governance and access controls lag behind their autonomy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Aziro launches Aziron for governed enterprise AI tasks
DevOps

Aziro launches Aziron for governed enterprise AI tasks

It is aimed at firms that want AI agents to update records and trigger workflows without losing oversight or audit trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
CREST launches AI testing standard for cyber firms
Application Security

CREST launches AI testing standard for cyber firms

Buyers of AI tools now have a benchmark to judge testing providers, as CREST's new standard targets gaps in assurance and due diligence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Noah Labs AI touts governed software agents for defence
Robotics

Noah Labs AI touts governed software agents for defence

Governed agents could speed urgent fixes in defence systems while keeping air-gapped code changes auditable, approved and traceable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
FIRST launches VulnOptiCON 2026 in Luxembourg on AI
Data Science

FIRST launches VulnOptiCON 2026 in Luxembourg on AI

Rising disclosure volumes are forcing security teams to predict which flaws attackers will exploit as FIRST broadens its vulnerability conference in Luxembourg.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud sets four rules for AI agent delegation
Data Protection

Google Cloud sets four rules for AI agent delegation

The guidance could help firms curb AI costs, protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of errors spreading through agent chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management
Software-as-a-Service

Hexnode launches AI context layer for endpoint management

It aims to cut the steps IT administrators take by routing natural-language requests to specialist workflow agents while keeping human approval for changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Data Protection

AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust

Breaches are rising as AI tools widen access inside firms, leaving security teams struggling to spot data flows that Zero Trust was built to limit.

By David Land • 5 min read • Last week
GitLab adds enterprise controls for agentic AI tools
DevOps

GitLab adds enterprise controls for agentic AI tools

Regulated teams can now keep AI processing inside GitLab Dedicated, with new secret handling, spending caps and security fixes added in 19.3.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud warns startups on AI scaling pitfalls
Cloud Security

Google Cloud warns startups on AI scaling pitfalls

Startups risk leaked keys, quota throttling and surprise bills unless they tighten controls as AI prototypes move into production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
Data Protection

Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools

The deal extends Fortinet's reach into AI runtime protection as companies race to secure agents, models and tools across production systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences

Australia's new scams rules are adding pressure on firms to detect fraud faster as AI-powered attacks expose weak governance and identity controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Ransomware

AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration

Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

AI Safety stories

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds
Data Protection

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds

Nearly 60% of big UK retailers reported AI security incidents last year as rapid adoption outpaced governance and risk checks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Alliad deploys viAct AI safety monitoring in Côte d'Ivoire
Digital Transformation

Alliad deploys viAct AI safety monitoring in Côte d'Ivoire

Existing cameras at a remote Côte d'Ivoire healthcare project cut PPE breaches by 41.7% and danger-zone violations by 46.3% in three months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Where cultural context stands in AI's digital black box
Fintech

Where cultural context stands in AI's digital black box

Bias in AI is becoming a business risk as researchers warn English-language models still miss cultural nuance in non-Western markets.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Last week
Navex expands Nira AI assistant into customer support
Software-as-a-Service

Navex expands Nira AI assistant into customer support

Customers can now get faster help in more than 50 languages as NAVEX brings its Nira assistant into support and case creation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week