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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs
Application Security

Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Risk & Compliance

Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
Digital Transformation

Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs

Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI & data observability
Security Information and Event Management

Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI & data observability

Datadog reveals updated DevSecOps report showing Java's vulnerabilities and announces Metaplane acquisition to boost data observability and AI monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Armis offers free access to real-time cyber threat database
Firewalls

Armis offers free access to real-time cyber threat database

Armis launches free Vulnerability Intelligence Database to help security teams anticipate and tackle cyber threats with real-time, AI-driven insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime
Unified Communications

Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime

Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection
Application Security

Cycode unveils AI Teammates & real-time runtime protection

Cycode launches AI Teammates and CI/MON runtime protection to enhance software supply chain security and threat detection in application security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw
Storage

Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw

Tenable Research revealed a privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Composer, risking unauthorised access to key cloud resources before Google's fix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Socket acquires Coana to cut false positive security alerts
Application Security

Socket acquires Coana to cut false positive security alerts

Socket has acquired cybersecurity startup Coana to enhance its supply chain security platform, cutting false positives by up to 80% for faster threat remediation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Lasso introduces first security gateway for MCP workflows
AI Security

Lasso introduces first security gateway for MCP workflows

Lasso has unveiled its MCP Gateway, the first security tool tailored for Model Context Protocol, aiming to bolster safety in generative AI workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes
DevOps

Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Ransomware

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks

Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role
Data Protection

Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role

Black Talon Security has elevated Paul Murphy to Chief Growth Officer, aiming to boost strategies and partnerships in the dental and healthcare sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

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Security vulnerabilities stories

in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain
Supply Chain

in-toto reaches CNCF graduation, boosting software supply chain

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation has awarded its highest maturity status to in-toto, a security framework ensuring integrity in software development workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Delving into windows CE, part 3: Introducing Team82's open-source debugger
DevOps

Delving into windows CE, part 3: Introducing Team82's open-source debugger

Team82 has unveiled an open-source debugger aimed at simplifying the analysis of Windows CE applications, crucial for security researchers in legacy environments.

By Tomer Goldschmidt • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025