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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
Digital Transformation

AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024

AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Enterprise security stories

Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
Firewalls

Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT

Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns
Data Protection

JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Digital Transformation

Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control

Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Is it time to re-think the business browser?
Malware

Is it time to re-think the business browser?

Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
Firewalls

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report
Firewalls

SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report

SentinelOne is among just two firms named a Customers' Choice in Gartner's 2025 Extended Detection and Response report, praised for its AI-driven XDR platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Data Protection

AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows

A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Radiant Logic launches AI tool for identity visibility
Hybrid Cloud

Radiant Logic launches AI tool for identity visibility

Radiant Logic unveils Identity Observability for RadiantOne, offering real-time AI-powered insights and risk management across identity systems in enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
Data Protection

ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Data Protection

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Survey finds AI agents pose rising security risks for firms
Supply Chain

Survey finds AI agents pose rising security risks for firms

A survey reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% secure them, amid rising concerns over their growing security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

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Enterprise security stories

Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities
Digital Transformation

Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities

Saviynt has expanded its platform to secure all organisational identities, including non-human ones like bots and credentials, amid rising AI adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Firewalls

Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security

Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
SME CyberResilience aims to boost cyber defences for 2,000 firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SME CyberResilience aims to boost cyber defences for 2,000 firms

ST Engineering and IMDA launch SME CyberResilience to provide 2,000 Singapore SMEs with free cyber threat scanning and expert guidance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025