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Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide
Data Protection

Group-IB named Gartner vendor in incident response guide

Cybersecurity buyers may see faster response times, as the guide spotlights Group-IB among providers offering round-the-clock support and preparedness work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
Malware

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard

Attackers still exploit basic gaps for months, with 88% of SMB breaches in 2025 involving ransomware, the report says.

By Justin Carter • 5 min read • Last month
CrowdStrike names Europe partner award winners in Dubrovnik
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike names Europe partner award winners in Dubrovnik

The awards underline how channel firms are becoming central to cybersecurity sales in Europe as customers shift to platform-based security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
CrowdStrike named Omdia's overall champion for ecosystem
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike named Omdia's overall champion for ecosystem

The ranking underscores CrowdStrike's push to win sales through partners, with its managed services and cloud marketplace business growing sharply.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships

Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Small businesses fear AI cyberattacks, WatchGuard finds
Security Operations Centres

Small businesses fear AI cyberattacks, WatchGuard finds

Rising incidents and compliance demands are pushing small businesses towards managed security support as 91% worry about AI-driven attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Zyxel launches the GenAI protection for SMBs and MSPs
Firewalls

Zyxel launches the GenAI protection for SMBs and MSPs

New controls will help SMBs and MSPs curb shadow AI use and limit data leaks as staff adopt chatbots without clear rules.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs
Malware

Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand could cut the cost and complexity of cyber certification through a new channel-led package.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch cyber resilience fabric
Data Analytics

Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch cyber resilience fabric

Enterprises facing rising cyber risk will gain a single view of alerts and business impact as the firms combine security data and AI analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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BT launches AI cyber tools for UK SMEs as attacks soar
Data Protection

BT launches AI cyber tools for UK SMEs as attacks soar

With one in three firms still lacking basic protection, smaller UK businesses are facing a sharper threat and higher breach costs as attacks rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought
Disaster Recovery

Why Australian SMEs can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought

Rising attack volumes are exposing under-resourced SMEs to downtime, lost contracts and regulatory risk unless security is built in now.

By Corp IT • 5 min read • Last month
Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET
Data Protection

Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET

Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service
Data Protection

Cyber & Fraud Centre Scotland launches vCISO service

Businesses can now buy senior cyber security leadership on a flexible basis, easing compliance pressure without the cost of a full-time executive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
A-LIGN & Exostar team up on CMMC defence compliance
Data Protection

A-LIGN & Exostar team up on CMMC defence compliance

Prime defence contractors face fresh contract risks as CMMC checks move into solicitations, threatening supplier delays and award disqualification.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Inspira Enterprise names Lt Gen Pant strategic adviser
Data Protection

Inspira Enterprise names Lt Gen Pant strategic adviser

The hire underlines growing demand for cyber advisers with government experience as Inspira expands consulting for corporate and public sector clients.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service
Multi-factor authentication

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service

Identity breaches now take months to spot, prompting ThreatDown to add post-authentication monitoring for smaller IT teams and MSPs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month