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Fortinet launches FortiGate 700G with AI & quantum protection

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 700G series, a next-gen firewall offering up to seven times faster performance and AI-driven security for campus environments.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.
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Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.
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ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.
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Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.
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AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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AvePoint has launched an upgraded Elements platform to enhance operational efficiency and data security for Managed Service Providers, targeting a booming cybersecurity market.
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BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
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Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features

Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.
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SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.
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Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.
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SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.
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Versa launches pay-as-you-go cloud firewall on AWS

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Versa has launched a pay-as-you-go model for its Cloud Firewall on AWS Marketplace, enhancing flexibility and scalability for enterprise users.
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Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
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MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.
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Proofpoint unveils new security features

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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email security
Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.
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Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.
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Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.
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Infinigate Cloud partners with Chorus to boost cybersecurity services

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Infinigate Cloud partners with Chorus to bolster European MSP security with 24x7 SOCaaS, utilising Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat protection and response capabilities.