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Infinigate expands partnership with Trellix across EMEA
Firewalls

Infinigate expands partnership with Trellix across EMEA

Infinigate has expanded its partnership with Trellix across EMEA, enabling partners in several regions to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Contextflow secures AI reimbursement deal with IKK Südwest
Prevention

Contextflow secures AI reimbursement deal with IKK Südwest

Contextflow is set to make history in Europe by securing the first radiology AI reimbursement contract with German insurer IKK Südwest, enhancing early lung cancer detection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

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New AI tool SecureGPT launched to aid retail loss prevention
Data Analytics

New AI tool SecureGPT launched to aid retail loss prevention

Appriss Retail has launched SecureGPT, a generative AI tool aimed at enhancing data analysis for retail loss prevention specialists.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Firewalls

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Ransomware

Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership
DevOps

Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership

Cequence partners with Singularity Tech to enhance API security in Australia and New Zealand, tackling API sprawl and compliance challenges in regulated sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Malware

Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware

A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Audra Simons • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security

CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
EduTech

Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats

Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security
Firewalls

Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security

Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled Quantum Force, a series of ten high-performance AI-powered firewalls offering up to 1 Tbps of threat prevention.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
SEON joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to enhance fraud prevention
Hyperscale

SEON joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to enhance fraud prevention

Online fraud prevention leader SEON steps into Amazon Web Service's Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, expanding its pioneering platform's accessibility and reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security
Cloud Security

Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security

Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape
Malware

Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape

Veritas Technologies affirmed as the leading player in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide Cyber-Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
New worm named LitterDrifter heightens global cyber threat landscape
Malware

New worm named LitterDrifter heightens global cyber threat landscape

USB-propagating worm named LitterDrifter, developed by Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon, presents a global cybersecurity threat.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

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Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
EduTech

Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Clayton Utz strengthens cyber practice with New Partner
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Clayton Utz strengthens cyber practice with New Partner

Australian law firm Clayton Utz has bolstered its cyber and data governance practice with the appointment of an experienced cyber security expert.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023