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Salesforce AI fund invests $850 million in 35 enterprises

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Salesforce Ventures has invested over $850 million in 35 AI-focused enterprises, aiming to fully deploy its $1 billion fund by the end of 2025.
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Major vendors admit browser attacks bypass secure gateways

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Major SASE vendors admit Secure Web Gateways cannot block Last Mile Reassembly attacks, which let malware bypass defences by assembling inside browsers.
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Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.
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Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.
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Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.
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Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Myriad360 ranks 4767 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with 77% growth, marking its 14th inclusion among America's fastest-growing private companies.
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Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.
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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
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Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
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Simbian appoints John Schmitz to drive global AI sales growth

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Simbian appoints John Schmitz as Senior Vice President of Sales to lead global AI-driven cybersecurity sales and boost enterprise growth.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.
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Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.
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Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.
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Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind hires cybersecurity veteran Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to boost global growth amid 4,000% revenue surge and product innovations.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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GenAI surge boosts productivity but raises security concerns

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Generative AI use in businesses surged 890% in 2024, boosting productivity but doubling security incidents and raising serious data risks.
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Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.
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Myriad360 maintains spot on 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Myriad360 is named to the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 for the 13th year, marking its place among North America's top IT solutions providers.
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IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

Tue, 13th May 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.