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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
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CISOs confident on basics but fear AI & supply chain

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CISOs rate themselves strong on core cyber resilience but admit worrying gaps on AI-driven threats, deepfakes and software supply chain risk.
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Cynomi unveils Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cynomi launches Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards to honour MSP and MSSP leaders driving board-level cyber risk and resilience strategy.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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soc
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risk & compliance
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security operations
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Panaseer launches AI-powered suite to boost cybersecurity clarity

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Panaseer launches IQ Suite, an AI-powered tool that helps security teams swiftly interpret cybersecurity data and focus on high-impact risk reduction.
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AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
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Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
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IBM & Palo Alto Networks launch solution for quantum threats

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
IBM and Palo Alto Networks launch a Quantum-Safe Readiness solution to help firms tackle security risks from emerging quantum computing threats.
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US enterprises lose USD $48.1 billion to cyberattack delays

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
US enterprises lost USD $48.1 billion over five years due to delayed cyberattack responses, with average investigations taking 8.6 hours costing nearly USD $9 million yearly.
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AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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phishing
Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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mdm
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing asset visibility and automating cyber defence for global firms.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge shift from awareness to real resilience

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
Cybersecurity leaders urge firms to shift focus from awareness campaigns to building real resilience amid rising sophisticated cyber threats and costly attacks.
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KnowBe4 joins Microsoft Security Store to boost cyber defence

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
KnowBe4 has joined the Microsoft Security Store, allowing customers easier access to integrated cyber defence solutions and AI-powered risk management tools.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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quantum computing
As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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LRN unveils Catalyst Phishing to reinforce cyber risk training

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
LRN launches Catalyst Phishing, a behaviour-focused phishing simulation tool to help organisations strengthen cyber risk training and security culture.
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Internal chaos hinders cybersecurity response more than hackers

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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ai
A Cytactic report reveals internal chaos hinders cyber incident response more than hackers, with 70% of leaders citing misalignment as the biggest challenge.
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CSC & CrowdStrike integrate to boost domain threat defence

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
CSC Digital Brand Services and CrowdStrike integrate domain security with Falcon platform to swiftly detect and enforce against malicious online threats.