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Modern 42 wins top BeyondTrust partner status for security work
Privileged Access Management

Modern 42 wins top BeyondTrust partner status for security work

Modern 42 is the first Australian firm to gain BeyondTrust's Advanced Implementation Partner status for excellence in identity and privileged access management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity security

CyberArk joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling easier deployment of identity security solutions integrated with Microsoft Security products.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Global Stories

Security Posture stories

Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools
Firewalls

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools

Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0, featuring AI-centric security tools and expanded Zero Trust access to secure hybrid workforces and GenAI applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience
DevOps

Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management
Privileged Access Management

Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management

Saviynt has launched AI-powered tools to simplify identity management, securing applications and governing human and non-human identities in enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT
Firewalls

Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT

Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Exabeam Nova adds peer benchmarking to boost security posture
Cloud Security

Exabeam Nova adds peer benchmarking to boost security posture

Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence

KnowBe4 has joined the Microsoft Security Store, allowing customers easier access to integrated cyber defence solutions and AI-powered risk management tools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy
DevOps

BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy

BeyondTrust has named former Gartner analyst Felix Gaehtgens as VP of Product Strategy to lead innovation in identity and access management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges
Security Information and Event Management

Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges

Anomali launches Anomali Protect Virtual Conference ANZ 2025 to tackle cybersecurity challenges amid AI integration for Aussie and NZ professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Endpoint Protection

Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Security Posture stories

Red Hat brings OpenShift to NVIDIA BlueField DPUs for AI boost
Storage

Red Hat brings OpenShift to NVIDIA BlueField DPUs for AI boost

Red Hat now supports OpenShift on NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting AI workload performance and security in data centres with a technical preview soon available.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing
DevOps

Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing

Cobalt expands its Offensive Security Platform to offer continuous, AI-driven penetration testing, enhancing visibility and control for enterprise security teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Sophos launches ITDR to counter rising identity-based attacks
Firewalls

Sophos launches ITDR to counter rising identity-based attacks

Sophos has unveiled ITDR, a new security solution integrating with its XDR and MDR platforms to tackle rising identity-based cyber attacks globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules
Hyperscale

UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules

UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025