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ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Data Protection

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Beyond DevSecOps: Why Devs and SecOps must unite for API and AppSec protection
DevOps

Beyond DevSecOps: Why Devs and SecOps must unite for API and AppSec protection

APIs are now a major attack surface, making shared context between developers and SecOps vital to spot real threats and avoid false alarms.

By Gajendran Subramaniam • 4 min read • Last week
AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Privileged Access Management

AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival

Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.

By Morey J. Haber • 5 min read • This month
Cloudflare launches AI vulnerability defence with OpenAI
Network Security

Cloudflare launches AI vulnerability defence with OpenAI

Security teams can now spot flaws under active attack sooner, as Cloudflare's new service adds temporary edge protections and AI patch suggestions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises

The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

API Security stories

A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Private Cloud

A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control

Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fastly launches AI firewall & runtime control tools
Digital Transformation

Fastly launches AI firewall & runtime control tools

Machine-generated traffic is driving up costs and security risks as Fastly adds controls for AI systems now moving into production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
Hybrid Cloud

F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant

F5's recognition comes as enterprises scramble to secure AI agents and APIs, with 88 per cent reporting AI security challenges, its research found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Software-as-a-Service

Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks

Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenMatter adds secure AI & data tools to platform
Hybrid Cloud

OpenMatter adds secure AI & data tools to platform

Enterprises handling sensitive data can now use OpenMatter's platform to manage AI models, protect secrets and run privacy-preserving machine learning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use
Data Protection

F5 launches AI security to monitor worker tool use

As staff hand more tasks to AI agents, firms need audit trails and policy controls to stop unauthorised access and risky data moves.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google warns cyber attackers are moving to agentic AI
Malware

Google warns cyber attackers are moving to agentic AI

Attackers are compressing intrusions into hours, leaving defenders less time to spot and stop credential-harvesting campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Cyera completes USD $1 billion Oasis Security deal
Software-as-a-Service

Cyera completes USD $1 billion Oasis Security deal

The tie-up gives Cyera a foothold in non-human identity management as machine and AI-driven accounts surge inside large enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
F5 integrates AI Guardrails into MuleSoft Agent Fabric
Software-as-a-Service

F5 integrates AI Guardrails into MuleSoft Agent Fabric

Businesses using AI agents can now inspect prompts and responses inline, as F5's guardrails plug into MuleSoft's Agent Fabric.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine
Private Cloud

Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine

Security teams can now trace blocked cloud requests faster, as Google Cloud rolls out policy intelligence for VPC Service Controls to cut investigation time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Network Security

AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge

Machine-speed discovery is shrinking defenders' lead time, as AI now uncovers obscure flaws and turns them into exploits before patches land.

By Pascal Geenens • 7 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

API Security stories

As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
Data Protection

As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter

Japan's banks face broader cyber risk as regulators begin treating data-sharing partners and AI agents as part of the attack surface.

By Takanori Nishiyama • 2 min read • This month