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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

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Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security
Digital Transformation

Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security

Saviynt and AWS collaborate to embed AI-driven identity security in Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise security and compliance in regulated sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Rising SaaS breaches reveal overconfidence & lax defences
Cloud Security

Rising SaaS breaches reveal overconfidence & lax defences

A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Semiconductors

Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights

Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025
Hybrid Cloud

Gigamon set to lead deep observability with 52 percent share by 2025

Gigamon is set to lead the deep observability market with a 52% share by 2025 as demand for hybrid cloud security grows globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
Firewalls

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Hybrid Cloud

Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market

Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace
Semiconductors

SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace

SentinelOne has launched its Singularity AI SIEM on AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to boost threat detection and response with AI-powered security tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Privileged Access Management

SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag

A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows
Unified Communications

Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control
Firewalls

Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control

Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Firewalls

Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector
Cloud Security

Vectra AI named leader in 2025 Gartner report for NDR sector

Vectra AI has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response, highlighting its prowess in cybersecurity innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ
Firewalls

Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ

Netpoleon teams up with XM Cyber to offer Continuous Threat Exposure Management solutions in Australia and New Zealand from 28 May 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance
Firewalls

IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance

IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
Cloud Security

BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service

BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

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