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The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Malware

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security
Cloud Security

ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks
Firewalls

Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance
Data Protection

BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation
Firewalls

Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study
Firewalls

60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI

Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats
Firewalls

Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

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Illumio launches AI-powered Insights to boost cyber resilience
Firewalls

Illumio launches AI-powered Insights to boost cyber resilience

Illumio unveils AI-driven Insights to enhance cyber resilience by detecting and containing threats across hybrid and multi-cloud networks with real-time risk analysis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
Data Protection

UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million

Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Malware

All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

All top 100 Singapore firms faced at least one third-party cyber breach last year, revealing widespread supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk
Data Protection

Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk

The UK bans public bodies from paying ransomware demands, marking a key move in cyber defence but experts urge broader action for true resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025