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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services
Data Protection

UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026
Firewalls

UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition
Cybersecurity

Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition

Orange Cyberdefense enhances its Swiss footprint with the acquisition of ensec, adding 40 experts to strengthen cybersecurity services across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
EduTech

UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance
Cybersecurity

43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Global Stories

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Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms
Firewalls

Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms

Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix
IoT Security

Armis unveils flexible global partner scheme for Centrix

Armis launches a revamped global partner scheme for Centrix, scrapping tiers in favour of three flexible, incentive-led engagement routes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms
Ransomware

Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific
Firewalls

Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific

Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence
Firewalls

Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence

Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director
Cloud Access Security Broker

Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM
Firewalls

Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM

Orange Cyberdefense has gained global recognition for its cybersecurity solutions, earning the prestigious Cortex XSIAM Select Specialisation Status from Palo Alto Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks
IoT Security

Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks

New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security
Breach Prevention

Orange Business & watchTowr partner to boost APAC security

Orange Business and watchTowr have formed a partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific, introducing a platform for proactive attack surface management.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024