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Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director
Partner Programmes

Hosted Network names Anthony Rosa as Sales Director

The channel-only provider is tightening its leadership as it expands wholesale cloud, connectivity and voice services across Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
ESET unveils AI security tools for business agents
Malware

ESET unveils AI security tools for business agents

Businesses using AI agents face new risks of data leakage and malicious actions as ESET folds detection into its PROTECT platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Group-IB puts Threat Intelligence on AWS Marketplace
Digital Transformation

Group-IB puts Threat Intelligence on AWS Marketplace

Security teams can now buy the product through AWS billing, potentially speeding procurement and counting it towards committed cloud spend.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Istari launches AI security managed operations with Cranium
Software-as-a-Service

Istari launches AI security managed operations with Cranium

Enterprises can now outsource day-to-day AI governance and monitoring, as the service aims to close a growing gap in live system oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Data Protection

Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports

The dual rankings could help Netskope win larger platform deals as enterprises look to consolidate security and networking around AI and sovereignty demands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace

Rising API and bot attacks are pushing AWS customers towards managed application-layer defences with no added deployment work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
Digital Transformation

Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks

AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Rapid7 signs UK distribution deal with Exclusive Networks
Security Operations Centres

Rapid7 signs UK distribution deal with Exclusive Networks

The deal should widen access to Rapid7's security tools as UK buyers seek simpler operations and clearer returns from cybersecurity spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform
Digital Transformation

FlashStart launches AI-powered DNS security platform

The redesign gives enterprises and service providers faster threat blocking, broader policy controls and AI-assisted investigations as attacks evolve.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Exclusive Networks named Fortinet global distributor
Digital Transformation

Exclusive Networks named Fortinet global distributor

The deal should simplify multinational cybersecurity procurement for partners by replacing separate local arrangements with a single distribution relationship.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Digimune & AnyTech365 launch AntiScam Mobile service
Software-as-a-Service

Digimune & AnyTech365 launch AntiScam Mobile service

Rising smartphone fraud is pushing banks, insurers and telecoms to add scam protection without building it in-house.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push
Data Protection

DefensX wins growth backing for browser security push

More than 7,000 SMEs could gain tighter AI and browser controls as the New York cybersecurity company uses fresh backing to widen its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Proofpoint names David Morrow Channel Chief for UK
Data Protection

Proofpoint names David Morrow Channel Chief for UK

The hire comes as Proofpoint seeks to deepen partner sales in the UK, Ireland and South Africa amid rising cyber threats and AI adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Orca Security signs QBS deal for EMEA distribution
Software-as-a-Service

Orca Security signs QBS deal for EMEA distribution

Enterprise and upper mid-market buyers across EMEA will gain wider access to Orca Security's cloud and AI platform through QBS' partner network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Integrity360 launches threat intelligence portfolio
Digital Transformation

Integrity360 launches threat intelligence portfolio

Demand is rising for outside-in cyber monitoring as firms seek earlier warning of impersonation, leaks and fraud before systems are breached.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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AI models breach live systems in cybersecurity tests
Network Security

AI models breach live systems in cybersecurity tests

Security teams face faster, stealthier intrusions after AI agents managed to breach live systems in controlled tests by Anthropic and OpenAI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 6 days ago
WorkNest Secure adds continuous vulnerability scanning
Digital Transformation

WorkNest Secure adds continuous vulnerability scanning

Customers can now track security weaknesses in real time, as GuardNest moves beyond annual checks to constant scanning and remediation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Data Protection

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says

Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week