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Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations
Privileged Access Management

Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations

Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.

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

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CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight

CrowdStrike and OpenAI have partnered to enhance SaaS security by enabling oversight of AI agents, linking each to their human creator across 175+ applications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds
Data Loss Prevention

Shadow AI surge heightens enterprise security risks, study finds

Enterprise use of generative AI platforms has surged 50%, with shadow AI posing rising data security risks as unsanctioned apps operate beyond IT control.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features
Data Protection

AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features

AppOmni launches new AI security features for its SaaS platform to help firms identify and manage risks from shadow AI and embedded SaaS tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue
Firewalls

Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Data Science

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
DXC, 7AI launch global AI security service to boost efficiency
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DXC, 7AI launch global AI security service to boost efficiency

DXC Technology and 7AI have launched a global AI-powered security service, boosting efficiency and cutting analyst workload across DXC's customer base.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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
Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage
DevOps

Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage

Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup Dawnguard secures USD $3 million to embed security into system design, aiming to prevent risks from the development phase onwards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm

Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work
Firewalls

Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work

Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
DevOps

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Tenable One reaches 300 integrations to unify security data
Security Information and Event Management

Tenable One reaches 300 integrations to unify security data

Tenable One has surpassed 300 integrations, becoming the most interconnected exposure management platform to unify security data and reduce risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security
Application Security

Manifest unveils AI Risk module to boost enterprise AI security

Manifest launches AI Risk module to provide enterprises with automated, real-time governance enhancing AI model security and supply chain transparency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Simbian appoints John Schmitz to drive global AI sales growth
Firewalls

Simbian appoints John Schmitz to drive global AI sales growth

Simbian appoints John Schmitz as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead global AI-driven cybersecurity sales and boost enterprise growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab
DevOps

Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab

Sitehop cuts testing costs and time dramatically by establishing a UK-based quantum encryption test lab, supported by a South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority grant.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025