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SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance
Risk & Compliance

SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance

SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform to help enterprises quickly discover, govern, and secure hundreds of applications, boosting identity security at scale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership
Data Protection

eZaango gains ISO 27001:2022, enhancing security leadership

eZaango Group has secured ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to robust information security and leadership against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Illumio launches AI-powered Insights to boost cyber resilience
Firewalls

Illumio launches AI-powered Insights to boost cyber resilience

Illumio unveils AI-driven Insights to enhance cyber resilience by detecting and containing threats across hybrid and multi-cloud networks with real-time risk analysis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

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Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux
Endpoint Protection

Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AppOmni unveils Zero Trust Bridge to counter SaaS cyberattacks
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni unveils Zero Trust Bridge to counter SaaS cyberattacks

AppOmni launches Zero Trust Bridge to help firms counter SaaS attacks by ShinyHunters and UNC6040, enhancing real-time security policy enforcement.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Cloud Security

Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management

Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report
Data Analytics

Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report

Trend Micro is named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management platform, praised for integration and automation features.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Workday breach highlights rising third-party cyberattack risks
Customer Relationship Management

Workday breach highlights rising third-party cyberattack risks

Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Atos launches SIVO to help UK firms streamline cybersecurity spend
Data Protection

Atos launches SIVO to help UK firms streamline cybersecurity spend

Atos launches SIVO to help UK and Irish firms optimise cybersecurity budgets, cutting tool overlap and boosting threat protection in 8-10 week consults.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates
Firewalls

Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates

Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Malware

Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats

Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution
Cloud Security

Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study
Human Capital Management

Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security
AI Security

Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security

Tenable unveils AI Exposure on its Tenable One platform to help firms manage security risks from generative AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences

Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features
Data Protection

AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features

AppOmni launches new AI security features for its SaaS platform to help firms identify and manage risks from shadow AI and embedded SaaS tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

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Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security
Firewalls

Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security

Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.

By Hüseyin Can Yüceel • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025