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CyXcel earns CREST accreditation for cyber incident response

Thu, 8th May 2025
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CyXcel, part of Weightmans, has earned CREST accreditation for its Cyber Incident Response Services, affirming its high standards and expertise in cyber resilience.
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Optimizely unveils enhanced Opal AI to boost marketing workflows

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Optimizely upgrades its AI tool Opal with new features and workflows to boost marketing efficiency within the Optimizely One suite, enhancing task automation.
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IoT Security Foundation launches new group for device identity

Thu, 8th May 2025
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manufacturing
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The IoT Security Foundation has launched a Device Identities Working Group to boost IoT security by developing trusted device identities across the supply chain.
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Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Pulumi launches Pulumi IDP, an internal developer platform to speed cloud infrastructure delivery with built-in security and governance controls.
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Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.
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Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Businesses are boosting cloud security efforts as rising cloud adoption brings complex risks, requiring new strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
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Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.
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World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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email security
Barracuda's 2025 Email Threats Report finds attackers now hide malicious links in attachments, urging use of AI to detect rising phishing and account takeovers.
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Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
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Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.
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Harmonizing IP practices: How the music and tech industries navigate due diligence challenges

Sat, 26th Apr 2025
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Music and tech industries face similar IP due diligence challenges in acquisitions, from chain-of-title to territorial rights, highlighting shared best practices.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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application security
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Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.
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Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.
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Diligent unveils AI tool to streamline risk management for firms

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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Diligent launches AI Risk Essentials, an AI-driven tool to help organisations identify, benchmark and mitigate enterprise risks in under a week.
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Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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storage
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cloud security
Tenable Research revealed a privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Composer, risking unauthorised access to key cloud resources before Google's fix.