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How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs
Firewalls

How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs

Data#3 launches Managed XDR service, using AI and 24/7 monitoring to boost cyber security visibility for resource-limited SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Insider threats stories

CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security
DevOps

CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits
Cloud Security

Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits

Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Ransomware

Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes

Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to help SMBs prevent outbound email risks by using real-time machine learning alerts against data breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Varonis boosts ChatGPT Enterprise security with compliance tools
Data Protection

Varonis boosts ChatGPT Enterprise security with compliance tools

Varonis integrates its Data Security Platform with ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance data protection, compliance and monitoring for over 3 million business users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Privileged Access Management

SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag

A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend
Malware

Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend

All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
Malware

AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds

AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
Malware

Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools

Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
Malware

AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ

AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Varonis launches unified identity protection platform
Data Protection

Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Insider threats stories

AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
Data governance

AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools

AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe's top banks
Malware

Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe's top banks

Third-party cyber breaches at Europe's top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise
Phishing

Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise

Infinigate has partnered with Keepnet to distribute human risk management tools across Europe amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed
Firewalls

Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed

Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to integrate their platforms, aiming to accelerate cyber threat detection and simplify security operations for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025