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Beyond DevSecOps: Why Devs and SecOps must unite for API and AppSec protection
DevOps

Beyond DevSecOps: Why Devs and SecOps must unite for API and AppSec protection

APIs are now a major attack surface, making shared context between developers and SecOps vital to spot real threats and avoid false alarms.

By Gajendran Subramaniam • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) stories

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach
Digital Transformation

GTIA acquires ASCII Group to expand IT channel reach

Members will gain wider access to research, training and peer support as GTIA folds ASCII's community model into its global IT channel network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Network Infrastructure

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

A second straight top ranking underlines growing demand for firewall tools that span cloud and on-premise systems without separate stacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
The EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadline: why early visibility supports compliance
Robotics

The EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting deadline: why early visibility supports compliance

Early reporting under the EU Cyber Resilience Act will be harder for manufacturers without connected data and continuous monitoring across plants.

By Callie Reis • 4 min read • Last week
Eventus Security urges decision-centric SOCs at AI summit
Security Information and Event Management

Eventus Security urges decision-centric SOCs at AI summit

Growing alert volumes are pushing Indian security teams to use AI for faster, context-led decisions instead of more monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Hybrid Cloud

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
The autonomous SOC takeover
Digital Transformation

The autonomous SOC takeover

AI is set to shrink junior SOC roles and raise costs unless firms phase in autonomous defence carefully, experts warn.

By Martin Jakobsen • 5 min read • Last week
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
Malware

SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame

Trust from Asia Pacific security practitioners was reinforced as SonicWall won two CybersecAsia awards and joined the Hall of Fame.

By Jordan Riddles • 3 min read • Last week
CyberDockside.ai & HexaShield launch port cyber service
Security Operations Centres

CyberDockside.ai & HexaShield launch port cyber service

Ports and ship operators face rising regulatory pressure as the new service offers round-the-clock monitoring for critical operational technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) stories

Fortinet opens CAD $30m cybersecurity hub in Calgary
Digital Transformation

Fortinet opens CAD $30m cybersecurity hub in Calgary

Customers in Alberta will get closer access to security services as the Canadian site adds cloud infrastructure, training and testing capacity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Securonix names Orient exclusive distributor in India
Digital Transformation

Securonix names Orient exclusive distributor in India

Orient will spend USD $5 million as the deal aims to deepen Securonix's India reach and add 100 cybersecurity hires in Mumbai.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns
Malware

AI shrinks exploit window to zero days, ESET warns

Businesses have almost no time to patch flaws now, as ESET says the median gap between disclosure and exploitation fell to zero days in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief
Digital Transformation

Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief

The hire deepens Thrive's push into cybersecurity as customers seek outside help with threat detection, response and risk management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise
Phishing

Netcraft wins five more top US banks as takedowns rise

Banking groups are increasingly paying for rapid removal of phishing and impersonation scams as AI-driven attacks spread across multiple channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair
Digital Transformation

Core to Cloud names ex-Currys CIO Andy Gamble Chair

The appointment gives the cybersecurity firm a buyer-side voice on strategy as it targets more UK enterprise and mid-market customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Storm partners ContraForce to boost Littlefish SOC
Security Information and Event Management

Storm partners ContraForce to boost Littlefish SOC

Incident triage at Littlefish's security operation should speed up, with analysts freed to focus on higher-risk threats and response actions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Littlefish & ContraForce boost AI-led threat response
Digital Transformation

Littlefish & ContraForce boost AI-led threat response

AI tools will cut incident triage from hours to seconds for Littlefish clients, helping analysts prioritise real threats as alert volumes rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month