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SentinelOne launches Purple AI Athena to boost SOC automation
Security Information and Event Management

SentinelOne launches Purple AI Athena to boost SOC automation

SentinelOne unveils Purple AI Athena, an agentic AI system designed to automate and accelerate SOC analysts' security tasks, reducing response times drastically.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security
Firewalls

World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security

World Password Day highlights the need for password managers and MFA as essential security measures against rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Robin Long • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
CrowdStrike broadens Falcon threat hunting to third-party data
Semiconductors

CrowdStrike broadens Falcon threat hunting to third-party data

CrowdStrike extends Falcon OverWatch threat hunting to third-party data, boosting detection across unmanaged infrastructure and all attack surfaces.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI upgrade to boost security ops
Semiconductors

CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI upgrade to boost security ops

CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI, boosting security operations with AI-driven triage, investigation, and response to enhance breach prevention and analyst productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management
Semiconductors

Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management

Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne, a unified security platform offering complete cybersecurity management to tackle tool fragmentation and boost protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security
Firewalls

Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security

Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
Ransomware

AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats

N-able's 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Rapid7 unveils platform to help SOC teams cut through alert noise
Security Information and Event Management

Rapid7 unveils platform to help SOC teams cut through alert noise

Rapid7 has unveiled Intelligence Hub, a platform designed to help security teams prioritise verified threats and improve response amidst rising alert volumes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
Software-as-a-Service

Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection

Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
AvePoint unveils security upgrades for Elements Platform to aid MSPs
Data Protection

AvePoint unveils security upgrades for Elements Platform to aid MSPs

AvePoint updates its Elements Platform with enhanced security and management features to help MSPs scale operations and protect client data effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky reports record revenue, USD $822m in 2024

Kaspersky reported record revenues of USD $822 million for 2024, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, driven by strong B2B product sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Data Protection

Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SentinelOne launches Global PartnerOne Program for growth
Data Analytics

SentinelOne launches Global PartnerOne Program for growth

SentinelOne has launched its Global PartnerOne Program, designed to enhance partner growth and adaptability within cybersecurity markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Chris Bell joins Sophos as Senior VP for Channel Alliances
Firewalls

Chris Bell joins Sophos as Senior VP for Channel Alliances

Sophos has appointed Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel Alliances, aiming to enhance partner relationships and channel strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security
Software-as-a-Service

Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security

Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Conifers.ai unveils agentic AI platform to boost MSSP efficiency
Semiconductors

Conifers.ai unveils agentic AI platform to boost MSSP efficiency

Conifers.ai launches CognitiveSOC, an AI platform cutting MSSP investigation times by up to 87%, easing security pressures and boosting client growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025