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Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust
Data Analytics

Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust

Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
Surveillance

Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

By Leonid Leshukov • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk
Firewalls

AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

By Andrew Hartnett • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Visa expands AI commerce framework with new security protocols
Identity and Access Management

Visa expands AI commerce framework with new security protocols

Visa has expanded its Intelligent Commerce framework in Asia Pacific, introducing new AI-driven payment security protocols for agentic commerce starting early 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Commvault enhances identity resilience with new Active Directory tools
Data Protection

Commvault enhances identity resilience with new Active Directory tools

Commvault upgrades its Identity Resilience tools to swiftly detect and reverse malicious changes in Microsoft Active Directory, enhancing enterprise security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance
Encryption

Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance

Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics
Biometrics

Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics

Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility
Hyperscale

Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility

Confluent unveils advanced Streaming Agents, enabling faster, real-time AI agent development with minimal coding and enhanced observability for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data
Identity and Access Management

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features
Encryption

Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind

Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS
Cloud Security

Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS

Google Workspace's native tools struggle to manage unapproved SaaS apps, exposing firms to data risks amid rising shadow IT use.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities
Cloud Security

CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities

CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Camunda launches agent orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI
Software-as-a-Service

Camunda launches agent orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI

Camunda launches a new platform to help businesses securely design and scale AI agents, boosting control and personalised automation for critical processes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Biometrics

Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Multi-factor authentication

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025