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Cisco launches Splunk AI-driven tools to streamline SOC security
Security Information and Event Management

Cisco launches Splunk AI-driven tools to streamline SOC security

Cisco unveils two AI-driven editions of Splunk Enterprise Security to streamline SOC operations, boost threat detection, and accelerate incident response globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics
Malware

Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch

SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security
Firewalls

Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security

Portnox integrates with SentinelOne to combine real-time endpoint security and network access control, enhancing automated zero trust defence for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Firewalls

F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Multi-factor authentication

Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks

State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis
Firewalls

Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis

Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for AI-driven threat prevention and unified security management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AppOmni unveils Zero Trust Bridge to counter SaaS cyberattacks
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni unveils Zero Trust Bridge to counter SaaS cyberattacks

AppOmni launches Zero Trust Bridge to help firms counter SaaS attacks by ShinyHunters and UNC6040, enhancing real-time security policy enforcement.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AMSYS adopts Conifers platform to scale security services growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AMSYS adopts Conifers platform to scale security services growth

AMSYS Innovative Solutions adopts Conifers CognitiveSOC platform to scale managed security services and boost efficiency without increasing staff numbers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall
Firewalls

Fortinet named leader in Gartner's 2025 hybrid mesh firewall

Fortinet leads Gartner's inaugural 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving top marks for Ability to Execute in hybrid security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration

CrowdStrike will acquire Onum to integrate its real-time data pipeline tech with Falcon SIEM, boosting speed, cutting costs, and enhancing autonomous threat detection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Rapid7 named Leader in IDC report for exposure management
Cloud Security

Rapid7 named Leader in IDC report for exposure management

Rapid7 is named a Leader in IDC's 2025 report for its Exposure Command platform, unifying attack surface visibility with AI-powered risk prioritisation and remediation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
Data Protection

HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience

HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

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Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security
Hybrid Cloud

Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security

Indosat and Cisco launch Indonesia's first Sovereign Security Operations Centre in Jakarta to enhance national cybersecurity and data sovereignty compliance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025