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Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
Private Cloud

Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AvePoint expands cloud data protection & AI oversight tools
Data Protection

AvePoint expands cloud data protection & AI oversight tools

AvePoint enhances its Confidence Platform with new multi-SaaS data protection and AI oversight tools to boost security and compliance in complex cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report
Data Protection

Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Salesforce unveils data & AI tools to tackle governance gaps
Data Analytics

Salesforce unveils data & AI tools to tackle governance gaps

Salesforce expands its platform with new data governance and AI tools to improve enterprise AI success and security, addressing key challenges in scaling AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts
Firewalls

OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts

The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Rubrik expands CrowdStrike integration to boost identity security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rubrik expands CrowdStrike integration to boost identity security

Rubrik has enhanced its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to help firms swiftly detect and reverse malicious identity changes, boosting hybrid cyber defence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan
Customer Experience

Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan

Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security
Digital Transformation

Specops extends uReset to boost cloud Entra ID password security

Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider escalate attacks on Salesforce
Multi-factor authentication

ShinyHunters & Scattered Spider escalate attacks on Salesforce

Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Helix 2.0 slashes enterprise AI deployment to eight weeks
Virtualisation

Helix 2.0 slashes enterprise AI deployment to eight weeks

HelixML launches Helix 2.0, enabling enterprises to deploy AI agents on private infrastructure in just eight weeks, cutting costs by up to 75%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust launches Secrets Insights to tackle hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits
Cloud Security

Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits

Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work
Firewalls

Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work

Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Software-as-a-Service

SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million
Hyperscale

AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million

AWS launches Bedrock AgentCore to enhance AI agent deployment and invests $100 million in generative AI development to boost enterprise applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Phishing

Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails
Data Protection

Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Data Protection

Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents
Digital Transformation

AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents

AWS launches Amazon Bedrock AgentCore suite and invests USD $100 million to boost secure, scalable AI agent deployment for enterprises worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025