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Identity Security stories - Page 8

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ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
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One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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One Identity appoints Michael Henricks as combined finance and operations chief to steer scaling identity security business growth.
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Check Point unveils four-pillar AI security strategy

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Check Point launches four-pillar AI security strategy and three targeted acquisitions to secure networks, workspaces and AI agents.
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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.
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AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
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Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.
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CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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CrowdStrike appoints veteran executive Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC, driving Falcon platform adoption and regional cyber security growth.
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Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
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CyberArk crowns PwC 2025 Global Partner of the Year

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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CyberArk names PwC its 2025 Global Partner of the Year as partner-led deals surge and certification-driven identity security gains pace.
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SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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SpecterOps has launched BloodHound Scentry, a managed identity risk service to find and remediate attack paths across complex environments.
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Fireblocks & Thales deepen bank crypto key control

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Fireblocks deepens its Thales tie-up to keep bank crypto keys in customer-owned HSMs, tightening control, compliance and resilience.
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Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.
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Exclusive: Yuvraj Pradhan warns legacy VPNs are now a security risk

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Legacy VPNs are emerging as a prime security liability as hybrid work, identity‑based attacks and cloud apps expose their design flaws.
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1Password expands global partner push for AI identity

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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1Password revamps its global partner programme to tap soaring demand for AI-era identity security and non-human access governance.
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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body's push into AI-driven digital services.
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Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Celonis adds CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board as it doubles down on process intelligence and AI-focused enterprise software growth.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
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Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.