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Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud
Data Protection

Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud

Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report

A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Firewalls

Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
Malware

Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

By Martin Zugec • 11 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions
Ransomware

Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Illumio appoints Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer
Cloud Security

Illumio appoints Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer

Illumio has appointed Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to enhance global marketing efforts for its breach containment solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
Firewalls

SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language

SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Trellix revamps partner program for cybersecurity growth
Unified Communications

Trellix revamps partner program for cybersecurity growth

Cybersecurity firm Trellix has revamped its Xtend Partner Program to enhance growth and profitability, introducing new training resources and support for partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence
Data Protection

BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber
EduTech

Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Halcyon partners with Distology for UK ransomware fight
Ransomware

Halcyon partners with Distology for UK ransomware fight

Halcyon has expanded its Revolution Partner Program to the UK, teaming up with cybersecurity distributor Distology to bolster ransomware defences.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
Encryption

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
DORA compliance deadline impacts EU financial sector
Data Protection

DORA compliance deadline impacts EU financial sector

The deadline for the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act has arrived, pushing financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity and compliance practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2025
Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards

Azul has secured compliance for its OpenJDK solutions with the EU's DORA standards, bolstering digital resilience for financial institutions ahead of the 2025 deadline.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025