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UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security
Surveillance

UK & Ireland lead AI adoption in physical security

Governance is lagging behind uptake, with 49% of organisations in the UK and Ireland already using AI in physical security systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Malware

Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says

Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC
Private Cloud

Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC

The recognition may boost Airrived's visibility as security teams seek AI tools that can cut alert backlogs without losing human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk

The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses

Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Acalvio launches ShadowPlex AI Agent in Gemini marketplace
Cloud Security

Acalvio launches ShadowPlex AI Agent in Gemini marketplace

Security teams can now generate deception playbooks in minutes, as AI-assisted attacks and enterprise AI systems raise the stakes for defenders.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops
Ransomware

Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops

Nearly two-thirds of organisations are still exposed to fast-moving cyber attacks because they lack round-the-clock security operations and automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
CaixaBank deepens Google Cloud deal to boost AI use
Hybrid Cloud

CaixaBank deepens Google Cloud deal to boost AI use

The extended pact will help Spain's biggest digital bank roll out AI tools for staff and customer services while tightening data and security controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints John Hultman as chief revenue officer

The appointment comes as BlueVoyant scales its sales push around Microsoft-linked security tools and AI after a solid third quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
Disaster Recovery

Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook

Businesses face rising disruption unless seven basic cyber controls are properly integrated, tested and owned across identity, recovery and supplier access.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Last week
Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams

The new marketplace lets customers manage AI agents in one console, easing procurement bottlenecks and helping overstretched security teams triage alerts faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
ZeroEyes teams with Samson to expand UK threat detection
Surveillance

ZeroEyes teams with Samson to expand UK threat detection

UK organisations could gain faster alerts on visible weapons as ZeroEyes enters the market through Samson Security Fire & Facilities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products
Cloud Security

Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products

The expansion gives security teams clearer oversight of staff and autonomous agents as businesses rush to embed generative AI in daily work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Threat detection stories

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams
Private Cloud

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Italy to debut national pavilion at GovWare Singapore
Ransomware

Italy to debut national pavilion at GovWare Singapore

The move is aimed at helping Italian startups win customers across Singapore and Southeast Asia as cyber threats escalate in the region.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia
Network Security

Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia

Only 31% of Australian businesses have a central view of AI agents, raising concerns over security gaps as Elastic rolls out new tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week