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Optro launches MCP server for governed GRC data access
Data Protection

Optro launches MCP server for governed GRC data access

It aims to cut manual copying and pasting by letting AI assistants query live GRC records under existing user permissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cybersecurity experts warn of password risks as day nears
Data Protection

Cybersecurity experts warn of password risks as day nears

Rising breaches and weak credential habits are forcing businesses to adopt passkeys, multi-factor authentication and tighter access controls.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Last month
Cloud Security Alliance launches AI risk initiative
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches AI risk initiative

Enterprises may get fresh oversight tools as the alliance expands controls for autonomous AI, gains CVE authority and takes on new governance specs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Cequence launches agent controls for enterprise AI
Data Protection

Cequence launches agent controls for enterprise AI

The release aims to curb a growing security risk as enterprises let autonomous agents into internal apps with broad human-style access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Fortinet report finds boards resist cyber hiring push
Firewalls

Fortinet report finds boards resist cyber hiring push

Nearly half of firms cannot win approval for more cyber staff, even as breach costs climb and AI adds new security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
SAS launches AI Navigator for governance oversight
Digital Transformation

SAS launches AI Navigator for governance oversight

Businesses face rising compliance and security risks as SAS adds a single governance layer for AI models and agents across their life cycle.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand mid-sized firms lag on AI readiness, MYOB finds
Data Protection

New Zealand mid-sized firms lag on AI readiness, MYOB finds

Cybersecurity and skills gaps are leaving many mid-sized firms unable to turn AI investment into stronger profits or revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack
Disaster Recovery

Avatier launches offline card after Stryker cyberattack

The offline card is aimed at keeping staff logged in when identity systems fail, after the Stryker breach exposed how outages can halt operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap
Data Protection

ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap

Many firms cannot pause AI systems quickly or explain failures to regulators, according to ISACA's European survey of 681 professionals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge

Rising AI-driven phishing is forcing cyber security vendors to bolster defences, as Abnormal AI adds senior leaders in product, customer success and legal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems
Disaster Recovery

Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems

The deal puts a key European clearing house on a three-year path to cloud migration without disrupting trading operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays
Data Protection

Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays

Repeated phishing training helped cut Singapore staff click rates to 7.4% from 17%, despite more than 8,500 fake emails sent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Lovelace unveils Elemental for verifiable enterprise AI
Data Analytics

Lovelace unveils Elemental for verifiable enterprise AI

Businesses adopting AI for sensitive decisions may gain traceable answers as Lovelace targets reliability gaps with a verifiable data platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE
Firewalls

Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE

Canadian firms can now keep sensitive SASE telemetry in-country as Check Point adds a local residency option to meet privacy and compliance rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
DevOps

Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI

The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide
Digital Transformation

Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide

Boards are under pressure to tighten oversight as Software Improvement Group warns many firms lack controls over AI use and related risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month