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Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
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Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

Canadian businesses risk a cyber false comfort zone as Zoho research shows AI optimism far outpaces readiness, especially among smaller firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Enterprise security stories

Atlassian opens Teamwork Graph to third-party AI tools
DevOps

Atlassian opens Teamwork Graph to third-party AI tools

Atlassian lets third-party AI agents tap Teamwork Graph as the software giant expands Rovo, Jira and Confluence with new automation tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security
Data Protection

Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security

Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre to tackle AI security risks as it deepens European investment and expands its customer briefing hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Why the firewall still matters as cloud, Zero Trust and AI reshape security, with a USD $6 billion market and no sign of disappearing.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • 2 days ago
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Infoblox widens its cyber security reach with Axur deal, adding AI-powered takedown tools to hunt phishing, impersonation and dark web threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds
Data Protection

APAC firms struggle as AI identities swell, survey finds

Asia-Pacific firms face mounting identity security strain as AI agents and machine accounts swell, with 94% of IT leaders reporting difficulties.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Firewalls

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders

OpenAI widens access to GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders, tightening identity checks and safeguards for authorised security work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Digital Transformation

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence

Rapid7 says its tie-up with OpenAI will help security teams speed up vulnerability detection, triage and remediation in a machine-speed threat era.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Data Protection

Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage

Synack rolls out Sara AI Pentesting to widen cyber coverage, pairing autonomous reconnaissance with human validation across its PTaaS platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool
Digital Transformation

WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool

WaveMaker's agentic AI coding system wins early take-up from retailers, governments and banks as enterprises test architecture-first development.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents
Cloud Security

Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents

Sysdig rolls out headless cloud security for AI agents, letting automated workflows hunt threats, fix flaws and respond at machine speed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief
Software-as-a-Service

One Identity appoints Randy Menon as product chief

One Identity names Randy Menon as Chief Product and Marketing Officer as the Cork-based identity security firm pushes a SaaS-first product overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
Crypto

Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader

Zscaler warns a malicious OpenClaw skill is being used to spread Remcos RAT and GhostLoader via AI agent workflows and developer setups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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UK firms urged to track hidden cyber attack surface
Digital Transformation

UK firms urged to track hidden cyber attack surface

DarkInvader warns UK firms are missing internet-facing assets, as 43% suffered cyber attacks last year and hidden gaps leave breaches open.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns
Multi-factor authentication

Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns

Millions of UK adults still reuse passwords across multiple accounts, leaving firms exposed as attackers exploit weak cyber habits and phishing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Expel launches AI framework for security operations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel launches AI framework for security operations

Expel unveils Trust vs. Impact framework to guide security teams on when AI should automate, assist analysts or stay under human control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Cybersecurity has a speed problem
DevOps

Cybersecurity has a speed problem

AI has exposed cybersecurity's broken rules, shrinking defenders' response windows to hours and forcing firms into a race to fix risks faster.

By Jorge Monteiro • 4 min read • 3 days ago