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Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
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Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
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Lastwall IdP earns FedRAMP nod for quantum-ready Zero Trust
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Lastwall's Identity Platform has earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling US federal agencies to deploy quantum-resistant Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.
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Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
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Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.
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Oxford Saïd launches MBA boosting cyber resilience skills
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Oxford Saïd launches a new MBA elective in cyber resilience, featuring a live cyberattack simulation to prepare leaders for evolving cyber threats.
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UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
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Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
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Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
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Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.
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Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing
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Businesses are boosting cloud security efforts as rising cloud adoption brings complex risks, requiring new strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
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Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant
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Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.
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A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
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As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Experts warn of AI risks & password sharing on security
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On World Password Day, experts warn that password sharing and AI-generated credentials are weakening digital security globally, urging stronger authentication methods.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day
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Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.
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Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.
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Rapid7 unveils upgraded platform with $1M breach cover
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Rapid7 upgrades its Command Platform with AI-powered threat detection and unified remediation, backed by a USD $1 million Breach Protection Warranty for security teams.
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Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner
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Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.