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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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New benchmark tool aims to strengthen AI agent security

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Check Point and Lakera launch the open-source b3 benchmark to boost AI agents' LLM security against real-world cyber threats with threat snapshots.
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Black Duck named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for eighth year

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Black Duck has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for the eighth consecutive year, leading in execution.
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AI-driven code speed leaves security trailing, Black Duck warns

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Black Duck warns AI-driven rapid code deployments are outpacing security, risking vulnerabilities as manual checks and alert overload hinder protection efforts.
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Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.
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AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.
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Elastic Security scores 99.3% in 2025 AV-Comparatives EPR test

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Elastic Security earned Certified status with a 99.3% effectiveness rate in AV-Comparatives' 2025 Endpoint Prevention and Response test, outperforming major rivals.
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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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Bugcrowd report reveals surge in hardware & network risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Bugcrowd's latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.
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JFrog unifies compliance with new evidence partners for AppTrust

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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JFrog integrates partners like GitHub and Sonar to unify audit and compliance in AppTrust, streamlining governance across the AI-driven software lifecycle.
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Black Duck launches GitHub app for automated security scans

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Black Duck has launched a GitHub app to automate security scans, helping development teams identify vulnerabilities early and streamline application security.
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Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
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Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.
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Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
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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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Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.
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Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Elastic Security is the only vendor to score 100% in both Real-World and Malware Protection categories of AV-Comparatives' Business Security Test.
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Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
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Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
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Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.