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September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
Data Protection

Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention

Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
Ransomware

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security
DevOps

Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux
Firewalls

Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux

Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security
DevOps

CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
DevOps

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation
DevOps

CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks
DevOps

Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks

Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security
DevOps

SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security

SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
Firewalls

Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services
DevOps

Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services

Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Firewalls

Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security
Firewalls

Why VAPT is now essential for small & medium business security

Small and medium businesses face rising cyber risks; VAPT offers a crucial proactive approach to identify and fix weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security
Firewalls

Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security

Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.

By Hüseyin Can Yüceel • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Kindo triples enterprise adoption & unveils Deep Hat AI model
DevOps

Kindo triples enterprise adoption & unveils Deep Hat AI model

Kindo.ai triples enterprise adoption, launches Deep Hat AI model, enhancing AI-native automation for security, DevOps and IT operations with zero customer churn.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
Firewalls

CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises

CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025