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LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies
Cloud Security

LogicMonitor's LM Envision gains FedRAMP Moderate ATO for agencies

LogicMonitor's LM Envision platform has secured FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling use by US federal agencies for secure hybrid IT observability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform
Unified Communications

AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform

AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies
Storage

Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies

Wasabi Technologies' GovCloud has achieved FedRAMP Ready status, bringing secure, cost-effective cloud storage closer to US federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Global Stories

US Government stories

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk
Cloud Security

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI
Generative AI

Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI

Data Squared partners with Vertosoft to provide explainable AI tools to government agencies, enhancing transparency and trust in public sector AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%
Robotic Process Automation

Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%

Rimini Street has joined the US GSA Schedule, enabling government agencies to save up to 50% on Oracle, SAP and VMware support services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Fintech

WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers
Supply Chain

US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers

New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities
Malware

Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities

Bitdefender and Netgear's new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link

Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.

By Richard Sorosina • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer

Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Artificial intelligence in business: What will 2024 bring?
Generative AI

Artificial intelligence in business: What will 2024 bring?

WalkMe's CTO, Uzi Dvir, shares his 2024 tech predictions, spotlighting the pivotal role of AI in the business landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
FreeBSD Foundation introduces SSDF Attestation for secure software development
Software Development

FreeBSD Foundation introduces SSDF Attestation for secure software development

FreeBSD Foundation launches SSDF Attestation, simplifying secure software development for vendors and cloud providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

US Government stories

Crypto market sees 11.4% drop in June, BTC falls 19.1%
Crypto

Crypto market sees 11.4% drop in June, BTC falls 19.1%

The cryptocurrency market cap declined by 11.4% in June, driven by Bitcoin's 19.1% fall, according to Binance Australia. The TON ecosystem and BNB showed resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data
Data Protection

New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data

IBM and NCS partnership to offer quantum-safe, privacy-enhancing services to Singapore's public agencies and enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030
Multi-factor authentication

Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030

Australia intensifies its cybersecurity measures with ambitions of becoming a global frontrunner in digital protection initiatives by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023