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Rubrik expands CrowdStrike integration to boost identity security

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Rubrik has enhanced its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to help firms swiftly detect and reverse malicious identity changes, boosting hybrid cyber defence.
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Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
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Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.
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ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider escalate attacks on Salesforce

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.
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Helix 2.0 slashes enterprise AI deployment to eight weeks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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HelixML launches Helix 2.0, enabling enterprises to deploy AI agents on private infrastructure in just eight weeks, cutting costs by up to 75%.
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BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
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Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.
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SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
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AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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AWS launches Bedrock AgentCore to enhance AI agent deployment and invests $100 million in generative AI development to boost enterprise applications.
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Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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AWS launches Amazon Bedrock AgentCore suite and invests USD $100 million to boost secure, scalable AI agent deployment for enterprises worldwide.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.
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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
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Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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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.
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AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.
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Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.
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Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.