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Barracuda unveils Entra ID Backup Premium for secure recovery
Software-as-a-Service

Barracuda unveils Entra ID Backup Premium for secure recovery

Barracuda launches Entra ID Backup Premium to secure Microsoft Entra ID data, enabling fast recovery and boosting cyber resilience for organisations globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025
Semiconductors

Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025

Elastic has been named a Leader in Forrester Wave Security Analytics 2025, achieving top scores in 14 criteria including AI and malware protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Enterprise security stories

Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again
Data Protection

Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025
Encryption

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access
Firewalls

Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access

Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security
Firewalls

Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity
Semiconductors

Huntress & Microsoft partner to boost business cybersecurity

Huntress partners with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity by integrating its tools with Microsoft Defender and 365 licences for better business protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Zscaler unveils cellular SIM security for IoT & OT devices
Firewalls

Zscaler unveils cellular SIM security for IoT & OT devices

Zscaler launches Zscaler Cellular, a SIM-based Zero Trust solution securing IoT and OT devices globally without needing extra software or VPNs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns
Generative AI

AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns

Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus
Storage

HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Enterprise security stories

Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia
Human Capital Management

Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia

Relativity has launched its generative AI tools aiR for Review and aiR for Privilege across five Asian markets, enhancing legal teams' document review and privilege identification.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025