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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Data Protection

Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins AWS Security Hub Extended for email AI

Proofpoint plugs its AI-powered email and collaboration security into AWS Security Hub Extended, promising simpler cloud procurement and defence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
GitLab expands MSP partner push for agentic AI control
Data Protection

GitLab expands MSP partner push for agentic AI control

GitLab expands its MSP partner programme to deliver agentic AI-powered DevSecOps as a managed service with strict data sovereignty controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt adds Amazon Q AI tools to boost identity risk

Saviynt taps Amazon Q to add conversational AI and deeper cross-app risk context, helping identity teams automate investigations and fixes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Illumio adds agentless firewall telemetry to Insights
Firewalls

Illumio adds agentless firewall telemetry to Insights

Illumio has added agentless firewall telemetry to Insights, mapping hybrid traffic from Check Point and Fortinet to expose breach pathways.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion
Firewalls

Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion

Forward Networks enters Japan with its digital twin and AI tools as enterprises seek stronger network assurance, security and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes
Digital Transformation

Tonic unveils AI agent to automate cyber risk fixes

Tonic launches Mobilization Coordinator AI agent to unify exposure data and automate cyber risk remediation with verified outcomes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike
Security Operations Centres

Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike

Splashtop has integrated its Autonomous Endpoint Management with CrowdStrike Falcon, unifying Windows endpoint status for IT and security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs
Data Protection

Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs

Beachhead launches ComplianceEZ 2.0 with an AI chatbot, real-time scoring and alerts to help MSPs manage complex cybersecurity compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up
Data Protection

Security debt surges as legacy vulnerabilities pile up

Security debt hits 82% of organisations as legacy flaws linger over a year, with third-party code driving most critical vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
AI-first firms hit by slower, costlier cyber recoveries
Firewalls

AI-first firms hit by slower, costlier cyber recoveries

AI-first firms face a seven-month average cyber recovery and 135% higher incident costs as AI adoption outpaces modern security controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Firewalls

CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight
Hybrid Cloud

Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight

Arctic Wolf buys Sevco to fold its exposure assessment tech into the Aurora Platform, promising sharper asset insight for security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Firewalls

Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs

For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.

By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

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AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk
Firewalls

AI-first firms in Southeast Asia face rising cyber risk

AI-first firms in Southeast Asia suffer longer, costlier cyber incidents as rising AI use widens attack surfaces and fuels scraping costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Tanium names Satyen Desai ASEAN Regional Vice President
Ransomware

Tanium names Satyen Desai ASEAN Regional Vice President

Tanium appoints Satyen Desai as ASEAN regional vice president to spearhead endpoint security growth amid rising hybrid work threats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026