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Forcepoint & BeyondTrust link identity risk to data

It lets security teams cut off a risky identity's access to sensitive records without disrupting other users or broader systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Saviynt appoints Clinton Mottram to APJ security role

The appointment reflects rising demand for tighter access controls as firms in Asia Pacific and Japan adopt AI across legacy and cloud systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Identity and Access Management

Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools

Most enterprises are deploying AI agents in production without dedicated security controls, leaving a 40-to-1 gap between adoption and readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Privileged Access Management

Keeper passes 100,000 customers amid AI security push

Identity security spending is rising as firms grapple with AI access risks, helping Keeper Security pass 100,000 organisations and USD $240 million ARR.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Identity and Access Management

Omada buys EmpowerID to govern AI agents in real time

The deal gives enterprises live controls to block or limit AI agents as they act inside business systems, reducing security and compliance risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Cloud Security

CrowdStrike & CyberCert back SMB1001 for small firms

Small businesses could gain easier access to cyber protection and certification as the partnership bundles Falcon monitoring with SMB1001 support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Dashlane expands SIEM integrations with browser telemetry

The move aims to close a browser visibility gap, giving security teams earlier warning of risky logins and phishing without another console.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Hybrid Cloud

SailPoint adds cloud identity tools & IdentityIQ 9.0

Large enterprises could get faster access reviews and tighter compliance checks as SailPoint updates its cloud platform and IdentityIQ 9.0.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Cybersecurity

Entrust backs cyber helpline to help fraud victims

The partnership will fund more than 3,200 hours of specialist help, aiming to support over 1,000 fraud and cybercrime victims in the US and UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility

Security teams are being pushed to monitor AI activity across systems, as executives warn that unsanctioned tools and hidden agents are outpacing governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • This month

Virtual Private Networks

SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps

SMBs face rising breach risk as the report says seven routine security failings, not advanced malware, drive most attacks, with ransomware in 88% of cases.

By Justin Carter • 5 min read • This month

Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust names Brendon Thwaites to lead APAC partners

The appointment gives the cyber security vendor dedicated regional leadership as it adapts partner programmes to varied market conditions across Asia Pacific.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Malware

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links

Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

TrendAI adds Claude session visibility for security teams

Security teams can now trace prompts, responses and tool calls from Claude Code and Cowork alongside other enterprise signals.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

AI agents drive new cyber risk, Keeper Security warns

A surge in non-human identities is leaving businesses more exposed, with privileged access risks now stretching beyond staff to AI agents and machine accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • This month