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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Semiconductors

BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Ransomware

Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations

Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Inside the day-to-day challenges of Splunk's CISO Jason Lee
Ransomware

Inside the day-to-day challenges of Splunk's CISO Jason Lee

Splunk's CISO Jason Lee has discussed the dynamic nature of his role, the importance of using Splunk's own products, and tackling cybersecurity threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test

CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Rapid7 integrates generative AI to enhance threat detection
Semiconductors

Rapid7 integrates generative AI to enhance threat detection

Rapid7 unveils powerful generative AI in its Rapid7 AI Engine to revolutionise threat detection and response, enhancing their Managed Detection and Response services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer

BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost's extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company's next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
SentinelOne unveils AI-powered security for serverless containers
Ransomware

SentinelOne unveils AI-powered security for serverless containers

SentinelOne has launched Singularity Cloud Workload Security for Serverless Containers, offering real-time, AI-powered protection for AWS Fargate workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings
Data Protection

Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings

Acronis has launched Acronis XDR, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions for MSPs with streamlined integration across data protection and endpoint management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024
Fintech

Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024

A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Ransomware

KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel

KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024

Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies
Firewalls

Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies

Kaspersky's latest study reveals 62% of geo-distributed companies face cybersecurity disparities between HQ and branches, raising significant operational risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Claroty enhances CPS security with new platform advancements
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Claroty enhances CPS security with new platform advancements

Claroty's newest platform advancements bolster cyber-physical systems (CPS) security with enhanced asset visibility and a comprehensive array of solutions for reduced risk and cost efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security
Unified Communications

Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security

Pax8 partners with Perception Point to offer advanced threat prevention for email, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers, enhancing security for the modern workspace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

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Why the answer to AI threats is not more AI
Malware

Why the answer to AI threats is not more AI

As AI transforms cybersecurity, experts warn that combating AI threats with more AI may not be the answer, suggesting a need for smarter, dynamic security controls.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024