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Qevlar AI raises USD $30m to expand autonomous AI SOC

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Qevlar AI secures USD $30m led by Partech and Forgepoint to grow its autonomous AI SOC and shift from alert triage to insight-driven defence.
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Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.
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Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Armis launches a revamped global partner scheme for Centrix, scrapping tiers in favour of three flexible, incentive-led engagement routes.
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Armis unveils flexible partner scheme for Centrix growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Armis launches Select Partner Programme, ditching rigid tiers to boost flexible Centrix sales, services and joint cyber solution development.
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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
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Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Orange Cyberdefense enhances its Swiss footprint with the acquisition of ensec, adding 40 experts to strengthen cybersecurity services across the country.
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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.
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Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.
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Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.
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UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A study by Orange Cyberdefense reveals that 43% of UK financial services will fail to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act as it takes effect.
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EU's updated NIS2 Directive enforces stricter cybersecurity rules

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
As the deadline for the NIS2 Directive looms, businesses across Europe face significant cybersecurity compliance challenges amid rising threats.
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Rapid7 announces UK & Ireland winners of 2024 Partner Awards

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Rapid7 reveals Softcat, Integrity360 and Saepio Solutions as standout winners in its 2024 Partner Awards, lauding their proactive collaboration in enhancing customer cyber security.
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Orange Cyberdefense expands partnership with Qualys for better security

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Orange Cyberdefense expands its partnership with Qualys, integrating Qualys' renowned Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response features, to bolster its managed Vulnerability Intelligence Service and reduce cyber risks for businesses globally.
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Orange Cyberdefense reveals worrying rise in cyber incidents

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Orange Cyberdefense's annual report highlights a 30% year-on-year escalate in cyber incidents, with large enterprises being the major victims.