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Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market
Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Backed by USD $34 million, the voice-AI firm is targeting regulated US and European customers as it bolsters its leadership team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight
Data Protection

Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight

Enterprises deploying agentic AI are getting a new tool to spot data leaks, policy breaches and runaway costs before they spread.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Firewalls

The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

Security leaders are now expected to show how their decisions speed deals, support revenue and shape strategy, not just stop breaches.

By Bill O’Connell • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer
Data Analytics

Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer

The hire comes as Mediaocean seeks to unite its software portfolio and help clients cope with AI-driven fragmentation across ad tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve
Virtualisation

Security leaders warn backup gaps as threats evolve

Many enterprises still cannot prove they can restore data quickly enough as cloud, container and AI systems outpace traditional backup plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
Data Protection

Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs

Nearly all surveyed CISOs said they faced SaaS or AI security incidents in 2025, even as most rated their controls as strong.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy
Digital Transformation

Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy

The acquisition gives Miro a bigger role in AI-era product planning, adding Reforge's training and tools alongside its collaboration software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Drata launches AI tools for risk reviews & trust centres
Cloud Security

Drata launches AI tools for risk reviews & trust centres

Drata rolls out agentic AI tools to speed third-party risk reviews, automate security questionnaires and rapidly build online trust centres.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Google closes Wiz deal & unveils AI security tools
Virtualisation

Google closes Wiz deal & unveils AI security tools

Google folds Wiz into its cloud security arm and launches AI-driven tools to counter rapidly evolving, automated cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
CyberProof launches Reveal360 for unified security view
Hybrid Cloud

CyberProof launches Reveal360 for unified security view

CyberProof unveils Reveal360, a role-based platform unifying threat, defence and asset data to give enterprises a single security view.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Commvault, TIME launch CISO award for cyber resilience
Data Protection

Commvault, TIME launch CISO award for cyber resilience

Commvault and TIME unveil a CISO of the Year award spotlighting security leaders driving cyber resilience amid rising AI and cloud threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Google Mandiant report spots faster, stealthier cyberattacks
Virtualisation

Google Mandiant report spots faster, stealthier cyberattacks

Google's latest Mandiant report warns cyberattacks are faster and stealthier as AI-powered tools narrow defenders' response times to seconds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Rubrik deepens identity security & AI governance push
Data Protection

Rubrik deepens identity security & AI governance push

Rubrik links Microsoft Defender with new AI governance engine SAGE to speed identity attack recovery and tighten control of autonomous agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence
Malware

OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence

OPSWAT founder Benny Czarny urges a prevention-first cyber defence in his new book, arguing detection-led tools can no longer keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience

Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
TrustCloud unveils AI-native platform to transform GRC
Digital Transformation

TrustCloud unveils AI-native platform to transform GRC

TrustCloud launches AI-native security assurance platform to automate GRC, promising faster audits, reduced risk and lower compliance costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
Data Protection

From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?

As cyber risks and red tape surge, firms turn to ISO 27001 as a unified framework to tame fragmented compliance and build digital trust.

By Sam Peters • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
CSA adds new enterprise tiers for cloud & AI security
Cloud Security

CSA adds new enterprise tiers for cloud & AI security

Cloud Security Alliance launches new enterprise tiers, offering CISOs analyst-led roadmaps to turn cloud and AI security frameworks into action.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Data Protection

Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI

Island debuts a secure browser-based AI platform, promising governance, audit trails and data protection for enterprise-wide AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026