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UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises
Software-as-a-Service

UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises

Boards are demanding more from UK security chiefs as 72% now block generative AI use and 74% fear a material cyberattack within a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits

Enterprises under audit pressure can now trace unauthorised IT changes in days, as the tool connects to existing ServiceNow and AWS data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
10ZiG & LG expand cloud device options across Europe
Software-as-a-Service

10ZiG & LG expand cloud device options across Europe

European organisations gain more choice in managed cloud endpoints as LG devices with 10ZiG software are added to the regional portfolio.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
EU software makers face new cyber reporting deadlines
Data Protection

EU software makers face new cyber reporting deadlines

Companies selling software into the bloc now have 24 hours to flag exploited flaws, with fines reaching EUR €15 million for delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
Firewalls

Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall

The ranking underlines demand for security that can enforce policy across cloud, branch and data centre networks as firms decentralise infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Proofpoint expands insider-risk tools to Microsoft 365
Data Protection

Proofpoint expands insider-risk tools to Microsoft 365

Investigators will get a fuller audit trail as the software links Microsoft 365 activity and AI prompts with emails, files and logs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Cloud Security Alliance names Troy Leach to AI body
Robotics

Cloud Security Alliance names Troy Leach to AI body

Growing scrutiny of autonomous systems has prompted the Cloud Security Alliance to place veteran strategist Troy Leach in charge of its AI safety foundation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
What should replace the resume in an AI-first hiring process?
Generative AI

What should replace the resume in an AI-first hiring process?

Fake candidates and AI-written applications are exposing how weak resume screening is, forcing employers towards work samples and live verification.

By Mahir Laul • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance
Firewalls

Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance

Mixed fibre and copper networks get a single security hub as the new appliance targets small businesses and advanced users for USD $759.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
OpenMatter adds secure AI & data tools to platform
Hybrid Cloud

OpenMatter adds secure AI & data tools to platform

Enterprises handling sensitive data can now use OpenMatter's platform to manage AI models, protect secrets and run privacy-preserving machine learning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Airrived launches observability for enterprise AI agents
Data Protection

Airrived launches observability for enterprise AI agents

As firms scale autonomous AI, Airrived's new control layer aims to expose agent ownership, permissions, data use and costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output
Supply Chain

SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output

Strong demand for memory-safe chips has helped SCI Semiconductor secure GBP £5 million, with plans to add 15 jobs and scale output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Ecommpay warns AI checkout could exclude vulnerable users
Fintech

Ecommpay warns AI checkout could exclude vulnerable users

More than half of consumers are vulnerable to some degree, raising fears that AI-led checkout could leave many unable to complete payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
The autonomous SOC takeover
Firewalls

The autonomous SOC takeover

AI is set to shrink junior SOC roles and raise costs unless firms phase in autonomous defence carefully, experts warn.

By Martin Jakobsen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification
Space

Why firms are now looking for AS9100 certification

Firms risk losing aerospace and defence contracts unless they can show tighter quality, traceability and data controls under AS9100.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
Data Science

ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair

A stronger bridge between universities and tech firms is expected as the industry body turns to Professor Gordon Morison to tackle skills shortages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
ReliaQuest finds Microsoft 365 email control bypass
Firewalls

ReliaQuest finds Microsoft 365 email control bypass

Phishing emails can still slip into Microsoft 365 mailboxes when attackers leave the SMTP envelope sender blank, ReliaQuest has found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Chainguard tops 1 billion container build manifests
DevOps

Chainguard tops 1 billion container build manifests

Its pace of patching open source software is aimed at helping customers cut exposure as exploits emerge faster after vulnerabilities are disclosed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Acrisure UK & ESET launch cyber insurance partnership
Ransomware

Acrisure UK & ESET launch cyber insurance partnership

UK businesses could get cheaper cover and stronger defences as Acrisure and ESET package cyber insurance with security services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026