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Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
DevOps

Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth

A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Semiconductors

Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows
Unified Communications

Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
DevOps

Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting

Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
DevOps

Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform
Ransomware

SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform

SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost
DevOps

Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New research by OPSWAT & F5 reveals critical cyber concerns
DevOps

New research by OPSWAT & F5 reveals critical cyber concerns

OPSWAT and F5's new research reveals critical cyber concerns, with 83% of companies lacking robust defence-in-depth strategies, leaving them vulnerable to evolving cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
EduTech

Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management
DevOps

AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management

AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
How to drive DevOps productivity with observability
Unified Communications

How to drive DevOps productivity with observability

Embracing observability in DevOps can transform software delivery, boosting productivity, security, and efficiency. Discover the five layers of DevOps success.

By Kajan Moorthy • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
NetApp launches AI-driven ransomware protection for businesses
Data Protection

NetApp launches AI-driven ransomware protection for businesses

NetApp rolls out AI-driven ransomware protection, boasting 99% detection and zero false positives, as ransomware attacks spike by 32%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Security testing stories

Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services

Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers
DevOps

Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers

Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ
DevOps

Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ

Liverton Security has launched a new cyber security consulting division in Wellington, led by Murray Wills, enhancing its service offerings for clients.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments
DevOps

Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments

Sensitive data exposed by open-source large language model servers amid rapid AI adoption reveals critical security gaps, researcher Naphtali Deutsch uncovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024