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Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams

Security teams are being offered earlier attack interruption and clearer AI decision trails as the company adds three products to its Aurora platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses

Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops
Ransomware

Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops

Nearly two-thirds of organisations are still exposed to fast-moving cyber attacks because they lack round-the-clock security operations and automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 6 days ago
BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer

The appointment comes as BlueVoyant scales its sales push around Microsoft-linked security tools and AI after a solid third quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as Chief Revenue Officer
Supply Chain

BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire comes as BlueVoyant broadens its AI security portfolio and seeks sharper revenue execution amid rising demand for clearer cyber outcomes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Rapid7 launches intelligence platform to outpace hackers
Malware

Rapid7 launches intelligence platform to outpace hackers

The new system aims to help security teams spot attacks sooner as AI-driven exploitation narrows the window between flaw disclosure and abuse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
Digital Transformation

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal

The combined group would give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection and response, with no deal value disclosed.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations
Ransomware

Most organisations lack mature 24x7 security operations

Many firms are still exposed to faster AI-driven attacks, with Logicalis finding 64 per cent lack mature round-the-clock security operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats
Disaster Recovery

Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats

The update is aimed at speeding recovery and containing breaches as AI agents gain access to corporate identity systems.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Arctic Wolf details post-exploit NetScaler attacks
Network Infrastructure

Arctic Wolf details post-exploit NetScaler attacks

Affected organisations may still face unauthorised access after patching, as researchers found attackers using scripts and reverse shells on NetScaler devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
UK SMBs face cyber incidents amid basic security gaps
Malware

UK SMBs face cyber incidents amid basic security gaps

Nearly half of UK small businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with phishing and unpatched flaws doing most of the damage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
Digital Transformation

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal

The merger is set to give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection, response and recovery support across North America, the UK and DACH.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Data Protection

eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR

Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Cyber Fusion & Intezer bring ForensicAI to UK channel
Security Operations Centres

Cyber Fusion & Intezer bring ForensicAI to UK channel

UK security teams could cut alert backlogs as resellers and MSSPs gain access to Intezer's ForensicAI SOC through Cyber Fusion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Italy to debut national pavilion at GovWare Singapore
Ransomware

Italy to debut national pavilion at GovWare Singapore

The move is aimed at helping Italian startups win customers across Singapore and Southeast Asia as cyber threats escalate in the region.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
Manufacturing

Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director

The hire gives the UK cybersecurity provider a dedicated operator as it pushes to expand services and serve more than 150 organisations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Integrity360 partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland
Data Protection

Integrity360 partners with Chartered Accountants Ireland

The deal gives the institute round-the-clock threat monitoring and executive cyber oversight as it seeks to protect nearly 40,000 members and 8,600 students.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month