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Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Malware

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026
Unified Communications

AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 12 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Horizon3.ai hires Andres Botero to drive global push
Software-as-a-Service

Horizon3.ai hires Andres Botero to drive global push

Horizon3.ai names veteran marketer Andres Botero CMO to spearhead global expansion after a USD $100 million funding boost.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub
Firewalls

Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub

Coro 3.7 refreshes its SMB security platform with a revamped Actionboard, AI analytics and health scoring to streamline incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025
Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO
Firewalls

Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO

Tenable names Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky CTO and Israel chief to drive its AI-led exposure management and security platform strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use
Firewalls

Check Point updates Quantum firewall to secure AI use

Check Point updates Quantum firewall with AI-aware controls, aiming to curb data leakage, model abuse and new automated cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security
Firewalls

Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security

Akamai and Apiiro have expanded their partnership to offer a unified application security platform, enhancing risk management and speeding up remediation for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience for cloud & on-prem
Data Protection

Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience for cloud & on-prem

Cohesity launches AI-powered enhancements and partnerships to boost cyber resilience, securing cloud and on-premise data across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester
Firewalls

Claroty named Leader in IoT security solutions by Forrester

Claroty has been named a Leader in IoT Security Solutions by Forrester, scoring top marks in network segmentation, deployment, and partner ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Cloud Security

Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management

Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report
Data Analytics

Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report

Trend Micro is named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management platform, praised for integration and automation features.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution
Cloud Security

Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security
AI Security

Tenable launches AI Exposure to boost enterprise AI security

Tenable unveils AI Exposure on its Tenable One platform to help firms manage security risks from generative AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features
Data Protection

AppOmni enhances SaaS platform with new AI security features

AppOmni launches new AI security features for its SaaS platform to help firms identify and manage risks from shadow AI and embedded SaaS tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard
Hybrid Cloud

SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard

SandboxAQ's AQtive Guard wins FedRAMP Ready status, opening a clearer path into US federal AI and quantum cybersecurity projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
SandboxAQ tool boosts AI security by tracking hidden systems
AI Security

SandboxAQ tool boosts AI security by tracking hidden systems

SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard AI-SPM to help firms track hidden AI use and tackle security risks from unmonitored 'shadow AI' deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security

Nozomi Networks tops Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security, earning highest scores for AI-driven protection and transparent pricing in current offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025