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SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files
Software-as-a-Service

SNP & Structify launch Oros Data venture for M&A files

Unstructured files that can sway deal value will be targeted by a new AI joint venture aimed at speeding M&A reviews and protecting sensitive records.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Despite years of predictions, the global firewall market is still worth about USD $6 billion as hybrid networks and OT keep demand alive.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • Last week
APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds
Data Protection

APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on security teams as non-human identities and AI tools outpace controls, leaving APAC firms exposed to misuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Data Protection

Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage

The move aims to widen security coverage as firms struggle to test expanding attack surfaces quickly enough.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows
Hybrid Cloud

Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows

Businesses struggling with fragmented records can now give AI agents a shared data layer, as Airbyte adds search and write tools for workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief
Software-as-a-Service

One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief

Customers will see a stronger push toward SaaS-delivered identity security as the company reshapes its product portfolio around non-human identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
DevOps

AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms

Most firms are now running AI in production, with hybrid clouds and security controls becoming crucial as inference overtakes training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z
Digital Transformation

Pit launches with USD $16 million seed round from a16z

Enterprise teams still bogged down by spreadsheets and email could gain AI-built workflow software as Pit starts live pilots across several sectors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says
Endpoint Protection

Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says

More than half of small and medium-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand have no dedicated security team, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
World Password Day shifts focus to AI identity risks
Firewalls

World Password Day shifts focus to AI identity risks

Attackers are exploiting passkeys, stolen sessions and AI-generated scams, exposing gaps in identity security beyond the login screen.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last week
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Firewalls

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Access Control stories

Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
Firewalls

Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield

UK resellers gain access to a certified firewall range as Hammer broadens its security line-up with Stormshield’s hardware and virtual products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys
Data Protection

World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys

Businesses are being urged to replace password-only logins as stolen credentials still feature in 22% of confirmed breaches.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last week
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Unified Communications

CX is an outcome of the network beneath it

Customer experience fails when networks falter, with outages, latency and weak security now directly affecting trust and churn.

By Richard Hall • 5 min read • Last week
KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner
Data Protection

KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner

Organisations using AI-assisted development can now get specialist secure coding training as KnowBe4 expands its library for technical teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Ransomware

Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era

Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last week