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Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine
Private Cloud

Google Cloud adds VPC security tools for BlackLine

Security teams can now trace blocked cloud requests faster, as Google Cloud rolls out policy intelligence for VPC Service Controls to cut investigation time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Network Security

AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge

Machine-speed discovery is shrinking defenders' lead time, as AI now uncovers obscure flaws and turns them into exploits before patches land.

By Pascal Geenens • 7 min read • Last week
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Manufacturing

Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence

Despite high confidence in their controls, most firms still let AI agents run with broad access, and 29% have seen real harm.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Netscout adds CDN-bypassing DDoS protection features
Hybrid Cloud

Netscout adds CDN-bypassing DDoS protection features

Enterprises can now spot DDoS attacks hidden behind shared CDN traffic, reducing the risk of blocking legitimate customers on the same path.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CISOs say AI risk falls with stronger security programmes
Digital Transformation

CISOs say AI risk falls with stronger security programmes

Better AI security programmes are easing immediate threat concerns, but many CISOs still doubt their organisations can manage risks over the next two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds
Data Protection

Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds

Enterprise teams are exposing data and workflow systems as AI agents spread without approval, leaving most tools outside IT control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Robotics

AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot

As autonomous tools spread through workplaces, security teams are struggling to track who can access HR, finance and customer data.

By James Ross • 4 min read • Last month
Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027
Digital Transformation

Gartner sees securing AI market hit USD $4.8bn in 2027

Enterprises face rising exposure to AI-specific attacks as spending on tools to secure models and apps nears USD $4.8 billion in 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D
Virtual Private Networks

Tailscale launches DNS filtering add-on with Control D

Businesses can now block phishing and unwanted domains across distributed devices without a separate buying process.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Okta launches Agent SSO to manage enterprise AI agent access
Identity and Access Management

Okta launches Agent SSO to manage enterprise AI agent access

The launch aims to curb unsecured AI tool access by giving companies central identity controls for agents already handling workplace tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads

Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are moving AI from trials to production, driving demand for low-latency, distributed computing closer to users and data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Data Protection

AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust

Breaches are rising as AI tools widen access inside firms, leaving security teams struggling to spot data flows that Zero Trust was built to limit.

By David Land • 5 min read • Last month
Barracuda finds average web app has 20 security flaws
Digital Transformation

Barracuda finds average web app has 20 security flaws

Basic security lapses are leaving web apps exposed, with Barracuda saying routine misconfigurations account for most of 20 flaws per site.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Privileged Access Management

AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival

Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.

By Morey J. Haber • 5 min read • Yesterday
Cloudflare launches AI vulnerability defence with OpenAI
Network Security

Cloudflare launches AI vulnerability defence with OpenAI

Security teams can now spot flaws under active attack sooner, as Cloudflare's new service adds temporary edge protections and AI patch suggestions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises

The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for enterprises
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for enterprises

Enterprises can now keep AI workloads and sensitive data on the same private cloud, as Broadcom adds governance and security controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week