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Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite

Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity

Trend Micro unveils an agentic AI-powered SIEM that slashes onboarding time, boosts threat detection, and supports seven years of data archives for compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty
Firewalls

SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty

SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts
Unified Communications

Netskope named leader in SASE & SSE by major industry analysts

Netskope has been named a leader in SASE and SSE by Gartner and others, scoring highest in key Use Cases and enhancing its unified Netskope One platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Genetec retains top global ranking in video surveillance software
Cloud Security

Genetec retains top global ranking in video surveillance software

Genetec has held its top global spot in video surveillance software, leading in VSaaS and growing market share across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks
Data Protection

Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks

Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
Firewalls

Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services

Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Malware

Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats

Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers
Firewalls

SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution
Cloud Security

Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Teleport launches Secure MCP to protect AI enterprise workflows
Partner Programmes

Teleport launches Secure MCP to protect AI enterprise workflows

Teleport unveils Secure MCP to shield AI workflows, enforcing access controls that secure enterprise data as AI adoption hits 44% globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences

Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security

Trend Micro launches AI-powered Digital Twin technology to help enterprises predict and simulate cyber threats, enhancing security without risking production systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk named leader in Forrester Wave report for PIM 2025

CyberArk has been named a leader in Forrester's Q3 2025 Privileged Identity Management report, praised for innovation and comprehensive identity security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads
Virtualisation

F5 & Equinix expand partnership for secure global AI workloads

F5 and Equinix enhance their partnership to deliver secure, scalable AI workload solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

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8x8 & MNET partner to enhance secure banking customer service
Unified Communications

8x8 & MNET partner to enhance secure banking customer service

8x8 and MNET partner to enhance secure, real-time banking customer service by integrating CoreAccess+ with 8x8's CX platform for faster, safer authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025