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Integral Ad Science earns first AAM ethical AI certification

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Integral Ad Science is the first in digital advertising to earn the Alliance for Audited Media's Ethical AI Certification, spotlighting trusted AI use.
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Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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network security
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Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.
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Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Compliance leaders must prove AI outputs are reliable, using validation and human checks to avoid costly regulatory errors in complex legal tasks.
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KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 and Microsoft have integrated SecurityCoach with Edge for Business to provide real-time security guidance and curb risky online behaviours in the browser.
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Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.
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Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.
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ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
ABS Consulting and Ultimo join forces to enhance enterprise asset management with cloud technology, boosting efficiency and safety for industrial clients.
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LRN unveils AI-powered upgrades for Catalyst Reveal compliance tool

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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LRN enhances Catalyst Reveal with AI tools, offering insights and benchmarking to help compliance teams prioritise risks and improve ethical programmes.
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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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network security
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cloud security
New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.
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Pipe launches four AI agents to streamline small business funding

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Pipe has launched four AI agents to speed up small business funding, automating fraud checks and payments to cut decision times from weeks to minutes.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
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Saviynt & AWS partner to enhance AI-driven identity security

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Saviynt and AWS collaborate to embed AI-driven identity security in Amazon Q Business, enhancing enterprise security and compliance in regulated sectors.
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Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
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Ataccama ONE v16.2 uses AI to simplify data lineage for business

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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Ataccama ONE v16.2 uses AI to simplify data lineage, helping businesses understand and trust their data with clear, user-friendly views and secure metadata extraction.
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Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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hybrid & remote work
A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.
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TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara's AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.
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Rising tariffs drive North American firms to boost FX hedging

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.
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Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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email security
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.