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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
Cloud Security

Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy

Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking
Firewalls

Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking

Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
Data Protection

ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
Data Protection

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI

Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security
Software-as-a-Service

AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security

AvePoint has launched an upgraded Elements platform to enhance operational efficiency and data security for Managed Service Providers, targeting a booming cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Data Protection

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Malware

Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features

Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice
Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice

SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Versa launches pay-as-you-go cloud firewall on AWS
Firewalls

Versa launches pay-as-you-go cloud firewall on AWS

Versa has launched a pay-as-you-go model for its Cloud Firewall on AWS Marketplace, enhancing flexibility and scalability for enterprise users.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets
Data Analytics

Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets

Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Firewalls

Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software

Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats
Data Protection

MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats

MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Proofpoint unveils new security features
Ransomware

Proofpoint unveils new security features

Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

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