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Senetas encryptors gain PKTN status to secure Malaysia’s networks

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Senetas has achieved PKTN certification at the Confidential level, allowing its CN Series encryptors to secure Malaysia’s critical national information infrastructure.
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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a unified platform integrating penetration test results, plus new mobile and API packages, to speed up vulnerability detection and response.
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Australia’s cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australia’s cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.
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ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ReveNet warns APAC’s USD $55bn A2P SMS revenue faces steep decline without urgent operator action to tackle rising costs, fraud, and fragmented regulation.
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September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.
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Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.
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Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.
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SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.
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Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.
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New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.
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Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.
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Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
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Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.
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Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.
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Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.
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Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
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Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.
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CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
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Kindo triples enterprise adoption & unveils Deep Hat AI model

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Kindo.ai triples enterprise adoption, launches Deep Hat AI model, enhancing AI-native automation for security, DevOps and IT operations with zero customer churn.