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Mindgard appoints industry veterans to lead AI security expansion

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Mindgard appoints cybersecurity veteran Aaron Portnoy and SaaS leader Tom Axbey to spearhead its AI security expansion and offensive testing efforts.
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Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
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Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.
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Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
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Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal to lead AI security vision

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer to lead its AI-driven security platform and enhance vulnerability detection and remediation.
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CyberSentriq launches to target USD $100m ARR in MSP market

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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CyberSentriq launches, aiming for USD $100m ARR by 2028, offering MSPs a unified AI-driven cybersecurity platform from TitanHQ and Redstor’s merger.
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Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.
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Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.
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Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Excite Technology Services raises AUD $2.8 million to boost cyber security growth, funding its advanced digital forensics training centre and offensive security services.
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Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.
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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
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Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
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Bugcrowd unveils red team service for cyber defence

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering scalable, intelligence-led cyber attack simulations via a global network of ethical hackers.
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Cobalt report reveals gaps in critical vulnerability fixes

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Cobalt's 2025 State of Pentesting Report reveals that 31% of serious security vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, despite 81% of leaders' confidence in their security.
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Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
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SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.