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Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Software-as-a-Service

Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels

The hire comes as enterprises in Asia Pacific and Japan face rising demand for identity security in AI-driven systems and real-time access control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
Platform-as-a-Service

Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents

Developers may cut the cost of running AI agents at scale as the update adds short-lived execution, storage and Linux sandboxes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Fastly & LALIGA launch anti-piracy push on streams
Physical Security

Fastly & LALIGA launch anti-piracy push on streams

Clubs could recover millions as the partnership aims to cut illicit match streams before they spread and erode broadcast-rights value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk
Malware

Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk

Organisations face a growing gap in controls as AI agents and machine identities outpace perimeter defences and widen credential-based attack risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last month
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
Network Infrastructure

Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform

The bank says the AI system will cut call handling times and wait times by surfacing customer details instantly for staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Travel customers could face phishing scams after Booking.com found suspicious activity may have exposed names, contact details and reservation data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ
Data Protection

AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ

AI agents and service accounts are exposing Australian and New Zealand firms to regulatory, financial and reputational risk as controls lag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Last month
Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy
Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending
Digital Transformation

New Government Digital Delivery Agency to cut NZD spending

Centralised technology buying could save NZD $3.9 billion over five years as Wellington consolidates digital systems and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
Digital Transformation

Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks

Banks using Oracle’s compliance software will get AI-led case handling, as the deal aims to cut manual work in money-laundering probes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • Last month
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile
DevOps

Thoughtworks: The inside line on AI software development from the company that created Agile

AI tools are making more firms reassess SaaS, but Thoughtworks says legacy systems and enterprise risk will keep custom builds selective.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce
Firewalls

Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce

Checkout attacks and traffic spikes are being absorbed automatically, helping Blackpepper keep retail sites online and revenue flowing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns
Manufacturing

AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns

Most firms are not ready for AI-driven API attacks, with Salt saying 92% have yet to reach advanced security maturity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Firewalls

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection

Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
Firewalls

OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender

Enterprises can now assess suspicious files in under 100 milliseconds, as OPSWAT adds a machine-learning layer to MetaDefender.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
Storage

From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI

Visibility alone will not stop sensitive data leaking into AI tools, so security teams must turn DSPM findings into live controls and data lineage.

By Franklin Nguyen • 6 min read • Last month