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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
Data Protection

Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Security Information and Event Management

Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times

Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal
DevOps

LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
Firewalls

Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
Firewalls

Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
Firewalls

Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods

Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report
Firewalls

SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report

SentinelOne is among just two firms named a Customers' Choice in Gartner's 2025 Extended Detection and Response report, praised for its AI-driven XDR platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
EduTech

AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector

AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Data Protection

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops

Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
Storage

Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
Software-as-a-Service

Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
Firewalls

Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
Firewalls

WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market

Arctic Wolf has launched its AI-powered Aurora Platform in Singapore, partnering with Ingram Micro to enhance cybersecurity across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
Firewalls

Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs

Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025