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ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes
DevOps

ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes

ZEST Security has partnered with Upwind to deliver AI-driven cloud threat detection and rapid remediation, enhancing security and DevOps team efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
Semiconductors

Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
AI-driven upgrades automate privileged access in PAM360
Hybrid Cloud

AI-driven upgrades automate privileged access in PAM360

ManageEngine enhances PAM360 with AI-driven access governance and automation, aiming to reduce privilege risks and improve security in hybrid IT environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
Cloud Security

Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs

Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Legit Security unveils AI features to improve app vulnerability fixes
Cloud Security

Legit Security unveils AI features to improve app vulnerability fixes

Legit Security has launched AI features in its platform to help developers quickly identify and fix software vulnerabilities, enhancing app security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs
Application Security

Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime
Unified Communications

Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime

Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection
Application Security

Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection

Cycode launches AI Teammates and CI/MON runtime protection to enhance software supply chain security and threat detection in application security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
Data Protection

ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform

ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Opus Security unveils new AI-powered vulnerability platform
Cybersecurity

Opus Security unveils new AI-powered vulnerability platform

Opus Security has unveiled its Autonomous Vulnerability Management Platform, harnessing AI to streamline cybersecurity processes and reduce remediation delays by up to 90%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Cloud Security

Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million

Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Tenable unveils patch management to close security gaps
Endpoint Detection and Response

Tenable unveils patch management to close security gaps

Tenable has launched its new Patch Management solution, aiming to improve vulnerability remediation as average exploitation time plummets to just five days.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Veracode unveils new AI-driven features for Veracode Fix
Hyperscale

Veracode unveils new AI-driven features for Veracode Fix

Veracode has unveiled enhancements to its AI-powered coding solution, Veracode Fix, aiming to cut vulnerability remediation time drastically.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy
Cybersecurity

Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy

Symbiotic Security has secured USD $3 million in pre-seed funding to launch a software that enhances security during the software development process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

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Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+
Cloud Security

Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+

ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Ransomware

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study

A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025