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Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns
Data Protection

Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns

Security and compliance worries are slowing AI deployment across EMEA, where 55% of IT leaders say they have already delayed rollouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Eventus expands selective partner network in India
Cloud Security

Eventus expands selective partner network in India

Managed cybersecurity demand in India is driving Eventus to back a smaller group of local partners with training, support and shared delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
SOCtoberfest: The four habits that stop most attacks - passwords, MFA, phishing and patching
Virtual Private Networks

SOCtoberfest: The four habits that stop most attacks - passwords, MFA, phishing and patching

Even small firms can cut breach risk sharply by enforcing passwords, MFA, phishing checks and patching, CISA says.

By Justin Carter • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi names winners of 2026 cyber advisory awards

Recognition of service providers underscores the growing reliance on outsourced cyber advice as smaller firms seek stronger resilience without in-house teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
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 • Last week
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 • 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 • This month
CrowdStrike & CyberCert back SMB1001 for small firms
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
Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
Security Information and Event Management

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises

The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
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
UltraViolet Cyber launches Equinox to map detection gaps
Security Information and Event Management

UltraViolet Cyber launches Equinox to map detection gaps

Security teams can now test whether their tools spot attacks, after UltraViolet Cyber said Equinox can map gaps in under 30 minutes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Intezer revenue triples as enterprise AI security expands
Security Operations Centres

Intezer revenue triples as enterprise AI security expands

Enterprise buyers are moving AI security tools into live operations as staffing shortages and alert overload push automation deeper into the SOC.

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

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Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance
Data Analytics

Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance

The local launch gives New Zealand customers in regulated sectors in-country hosting, faster AI queries and tighter governance over sensitive data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
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 • This month
Strike48 launches on-premises AI security appliance
Private Cloud

Strike48 launches on-premises AI security appliance

It gives security teams a way to run AI agents on-site, avoiding cloud exposure and token-based charges in tightly controlled environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Richter launches Guardian for executives' cyber risk
Data Protection

Richter launches Guardian for executives' cyber risk

Executives and wealthy families now have a gap-filling option as the firm adds human-led monitoring, phishing defence and incident response to its advisory work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month