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Cohesity & Semperis launch solution to defend Active Directory
Ransomware

Cohesity & Semperis launch solution to defend Active Directory

Cohesity and Semperis unveil Cohesity Identity Resilience, a solution safeguarding Active Directory and Entra ID from identity-based cyberattacks across hybrid environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance
Encryption

Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance

Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics
Biometrics

Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics

Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility
Hyperscale

Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility

Confluent unveils advanced Streaming Agents, enabling faster, real-time AI agent development with minimal coding and enhanced observability for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data
Identity and Access Management

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features
Encryption

Yubico unveils post-quantum security keys & new digital identity features

Yubico unveils prototypes of post-quantum security keys and new digital identity features, enhancing authentication beyond passwords with stronger, privacy-focused tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind

Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS
Cloud Security

Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS

Google Workspace's native tools struggle to manage unapproved SaaS apps, exposing firms to data risks amid rising shadow IT use.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cohesity & Semperis launch platform to defend Active Directory
Ransomware

Cohesity & Semperis launch platform to defend Active Directory

Cohesity and Semperis launch Cohesity Identity Resilience to protect enterprise Active Directory from cyberattacks, combining data security with rapid recovery and forensics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts
Firewalls

OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts

The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Data Protection

Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Data Protection

Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

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Camunda launches agent orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI
Software-as-a-Service

Camunda launches agent orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI

Camunda launches a new platform to help businesses securely design and scale AI agents, boosting control and personalised automation for critical processes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates
Biometrics

Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
Encryption

Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve

LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025