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CIQ launches Linux compliance platform ahead of deadlines

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CIQ rolls out Enterprise Linux compliance stack as federal cryptography, defence contractor and post-quantum rules tighten from 2026.
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Cork Cyber adds automated mapping to Vantage platform

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Cork Cyber boosts Cork Vantage for MSPs with automated mapping, cutting manual work and improving asset accuracy across client, device and inbox records.
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spektr raises USD $20 million to expand AI compliance

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Spektr lands USD $20 million Series A from NEA as Copenhagen AI compliance platform targets manual checks at banks and fintechs.
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Sentra & Wiz add data classification to cloud risks

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Sentra and Wiz link cloud risk findings to sensitive data, helping security teams prioritise the alerts most likely to expose PII, PHI or IP.
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IBM unveils AI cyber defences against autonomous attacks

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IBM rolls out assessment and multi-agent security services to help large organisations spot AI-driven weaknesses and speed up remediation across complex systems.
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Qlik adds trust controls for AI-ready data products

2 days ago
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Qlik adds trust scores, service levels and anomaly detection to data products as chief executive officer Mike Capone warns weak data can drive AI risk.
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Keeper boosts endpoint privilege governance for firms

2 days ago
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Keeper Security adds approval workflows and audit logging to Endpoint Privilege Manager as enterprises tighten control over temporary admin access.
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Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management

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Tenable adds OT asset discovery to exposure management platform, helping IT teams spot hidden connected devices and cyber-physical risks.
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The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

3 days ago
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Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
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Orro launches AI CTEM service for Australian firms

4 days ago
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Orro launches AI-driven CTEM service to help Australian firms cut through vulnerability noise and prioritise exposures by business risk.
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Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer

4 days ago
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Portnox hires Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global growth, with the cybersecurity veteran tasked with sharpening go-to-market strategy.
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Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams

4 days ago
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Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
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Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta

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Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.
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AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ

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AI-driven bots and machine accounts are exposing long-running identity security gaps across Australian and New Zealand organisations, experts warn.
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Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

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Doppel secures three ISO certifications for AI governance, security and privacy, as enterprise buyers demand stronger assurance against AI-driven cyber threats.
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From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI

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AI-era data security needs more than DSPM visibility, as firms must track how sensitive information moves and enforce controls in real time.
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Haast raises $17.2 million to automate compliance checks

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Sydney-founded Haast secures $17.2 million as investors back its push to embed automated compliance checks into enterprise workflows.
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Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance

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Custodia says financial firms must widen record-keeping to cover collaboration tools, messaging apps and AI-generated content as regulators step up scrutiny.
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Secureframe launches access review tool for compliance teams

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Secureframe adds user access reviews to Comply platform to help compliance teams replace spreadsheets and email with a single audit-ready workflow.
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Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.