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Forrester launches AEGIS to help CISOs secure agentic AI systems

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Forrester launches AEGIS, a six-domain framework aiding CISOs to secure and govern autonomous AI agents amid new enterprise risks.
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Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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supply chain
Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.
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Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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cloud security
Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.
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Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
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CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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network security
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phishing
Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.
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Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
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Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Wasabi gains ISO certification to boost cloud data security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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storage
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data protection
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encryption
Wasabi Technologies has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier cloud data security and regulatory compliance globally.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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CYFOX unveils OmniSec GenAI to ease security workloads

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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CYFOX has unveiled OmniSec GenAI vCISO, an autonomous security platform aimed at easing the burden on CISOs and DPOs while ensuring compliance.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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CISO of Cequence sets 2023 goals focusing on security growth

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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Randolph Barr, CISO at Cequence, sets ambitious 2023 goals to enhance security communication, engage with the security community, and support talent in the Philippines.
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ManageEngine launches Analytics Plus 6.0 with AI Spotlight feature

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ManageEngine's Analytics Plus 6.0 introduces AI-driven Spotlight to streamline IT operations by offering contextual recommendations, aiming to cut analysis time for IT managers.
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Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cybersecurity
A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
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Legit Security unveils cybersecurity's first AI discovery features

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Legit Security develops pioneering AI Discovery tool, a cybersecurity industry-first. Enabling CISOs and AppSec teams to track AI code use, boosting app security and software development momentum.
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iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity leader iboss launches the state-of-the-art ChatGPT Risk Module, an addition to its Zero Trust SSE solution, ensuring robust data security when utilising AI technologies.