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Offensive Security stories

Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security
Breach Prevention

Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security

Orange Business and watchTowr have formed a partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific, introducing a platform for proactive attack surface management.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries
Artificial Intelligence

Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries

Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Offensive Security stories

Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
DevOps

Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer

BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Ransomware

Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view

SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform
Ransomware

SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform

SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd appoints Trey Ford & reveals new services
DevOps

Bugcrowd appoints Trey Ford & reveals new services

Bugcrowd has appointed Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas, aiming to enhance cybersecurity operations amid rapid growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
DevOps

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Bishop Fox launches comprehensive service for business application security
Application Security

Bishop Fox launches comprehensive service for business application security

Bishop Fox launches the Cosmos Application Penetration Testing service aimed at measuring the integrity of business-critical custom applications amid rising security exposures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Bishop Fox Names First CISO & CTO
Health Technologies

Bishop Fox Names First CISO & CTO

Bishop Fox bolsters leadership team with the appointments of its first CISO and new CTO to enhance organisational framework in rapidly evolving industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Offensive Security stories

Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out
Offensive Security

Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out

A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity
Cybersecurity

Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity

Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Infinigate partners with Fortra to enhance EMEA cybersecurity
Data Protection

Infinigate partners with Fortra to enhance EMEA cybersecurity

Infinigate has been named a strategic distributor by Fortra to offer its cybersecurity solutions to resellers across EMEA, bolstering regional cyber defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024