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Gallagher reshapes Australian team for key security growth
DevOps

Gallagher reshapes Australian team for key security growth

Gallagher reshapes its Australian security team, adding key account, high security and regional roles to drive growth into 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Delinea and StrongDM to improve identity security for Agentic AI era
DevOps

Delinea and StrongDM to improve identity security for Agentic AI era

Delinea is set to acquire StrongDM, uniting privileged access and runtime authorisation to secure AI agents and non-human identities at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Enterprise security stories

Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk
Software-as-a-Service

Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk

London's Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to expand real-time monitoring of third-party cyber risk as supply-chain threats intensify.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Asimily boosts Cisco ISE with new device microsegmentation
Firewalls

Asimily boosts Cisco ISE with new device microsegmentation

Asimily adds device-aware microsegmentation to Cisco ISE, turning its device intelligence into enforceable security group policies at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Visionplatform.ai adds AI agents to Milestone XProtect
Data Protection

Visionplatform.ai adds AI agents to Milestone XProtect

Visionplatform.ai adds on-premise AI agents to Milestone XProtect, turning security control rooms into decision-support environments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Biometrics

isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Firewalls

Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix
IoT Security

Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix

Armis launches a revamped global partner scheme for Centrix, scrapping tiers in favour of three flexible, incentive-led engagement routes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Gaming

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances
Storage

Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP
Firewalls

Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP

Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Team Cymru & Filigran integrate Pure Signal with OpenCTI
Firewalls

Team Cymru & Filigran integrate Pure Signal with OpenCTI

Team Cymru and Filigran link Pure Signal and Scout with OpenCTI to enrich threat investigations, automate hunts and deepen global context.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
Firewalls

ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks

ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Enterprise security stories

Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
DevOps

Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push

Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
NuSummit, Simbian launch AI-driven CognixMDR security SOC
Digital Transformation

NuSummit, Simbian launch AI-driven CognixMDR security SOC

NuSummit and Simbian launch CognixMDR, an AI-driven managed detection and response service to tackle alert overload and skills gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list
Malware

Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list

Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code
Firewalls

UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026