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Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control
Digital Transformation

Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control

The deal gives employers a single place to curb waste from software renewals and shelfware as AI subscriptions add to IT spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents
Data Protection

Cyberhaven expands AI security to track shadow agents

Rising use of autonomous AI tools on corporate devices has left security teams blind to agents that can access sensitive data and systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Okta warns Australian firms on AI agent security gap
Digital Transformation

Okta warns Australian firms on AI agent security gap

Australian organisations are racing ahead with AI agents, but most still lack the identity controls needed to secure non-human users at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls
Data Protection

APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls

Only about 10% of APAC organisations say their identity systems can fully secure AI agents, bots and service accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AI flaws & supply-chain risks top new pentesting report
Data Protection

AI flaws & supply-chain risks top new pentesting report

Three-quarters of organisations now see third-party software as a top risk, as AI flaws and supply-chain gaps slow security fixes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Zapier expands AI governance controls for enterprise users
Software-as-a-Service

Zapier expands AI governance controls for enterprise users

Enterprise teams can now impose one policy layer across Zapier workflows, agents and SDK-built apps as AI use outpaces governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge
Hyperscale

Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge

Customers gain broader visibility into AI risks as Wiz adds cloud, edge and coding-tool coverage, with Red Agent now in public preview.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents
Data Protection

LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents

Unapproved AI agents are already exposing firms to hidden security gaps, with LevelBlue saying many are running tools without oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
Firewalls

Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence

Businesses facing faster AI-driven cyberattacks will get new Google Cloud tools to spot threats, block fraud and secure agents across workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
Data Protection

ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms

AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Vercel breach linked to compromised Context.ai integration
Multi-factor authentication

Vercel breach linked to compromised Context.ai integration

Customers were urged to rotate secrets after unauthorised access to Vercel systems exposed a limited set of credentials via a third-party AI tool.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Unknown AI agents plague 82% of enterprises, survey finds

Gaps in visibility are leaving firms exposed, with most finding hidden AI agents in their systems and many suffering incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
Data Protection

UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence

Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Firewalls

Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?

Enterprises face a new security gap as AI agents spread without oversight, with one preview model finding attack paths in hours rather than days.

By Dev Rishi • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

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Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails
Data Protection

Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails

Most Australian firms expect AI agents to outrun security controls within a year, as only 22 per cent say they can fully see them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide
Digital Transformation

Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide

Boards are under pressure to tighten oversight as Software Improvement Group warns many firms lack controls over AI use and related risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
Firewalls

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps

UK firms face automatic certification failures if any cloud account lacks MFA, as the revised scheme also tightens patching deadlines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026