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UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
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A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.
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SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Turn/River Capital has acquired SolarWinds for USD $4.4 billion, taking the company private and removing it from the New York Stock Exchange.
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AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws
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cybersecurity
Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers’ IDEs.
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FireMon hires ex-Skybox leaders to boost global expansion
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network security
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cloud security
FireMon appoints four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost expansion across EMEA, APAC, and North America in network security policy management.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
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devops
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phishing
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reviews
Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
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data protection
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email security
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Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.
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AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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AvePoint has unveiled its Risk Posture Command Center within its Confidence Platform to simplify data security and risk management for organisations.
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Identity Digital teams up with Shadowserver to fight cybercrime
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malware
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network security
Identity Digital has partnered with the Shadowserver Foundation to enhance domain management security and combat growing cyber threats globally.
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Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
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data analytics
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Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
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SOC analysts face alert overload, duplicate effort, survey finds
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cybersecurity
New research reveals 84% of SOC analysts repeatedly investigate the same security incidents monthly, exposing major inefficiencies in alert-based systems.
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Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cfo
Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.
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AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
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digital transformation
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
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digital transformation
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process automation
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accounting
Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.
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Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
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Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Gallagher Security reveals new future-focused solutions
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Gallagher Security showcased innovative products like QuickSwitch and Command Centre v9.30 at The Security Event 2025 in Birmingham's NEC.
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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
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UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.