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Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.
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Exclusive: AI agents spark new security risks as SailPoint redefines identity

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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SailPoint warns that the rise of AI agents creates new identity security risks as organisations rush to adopt AI amid growing digital threats and hybrid work.
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Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.
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Tenable reveals RCE flaw in Oracle Cloud editor, highlights risks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Tenable disclosed a critical Remote Code Execution flaw in Oracle Cloud's Code Editor, exposing risks of deep integration in cloud services-now patched by Oracle.
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Exclusive: How Oracle integrates AI agents to boost enterprise productivity

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Oracle embeds advanced AI agents in its enterprise software, boosting productivity and insights across sectors with smarter, context-aware automation.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.
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Portnox unveils cloud ZTNA for secure, agentless remote access

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
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ManageEngine unveils MSP Central to streamline provider operations

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ManageEngine launches MSP Central, a cloud-native platform that unifies MSP operations, boosting efficiency with modular, AI-powered tools and security features.
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Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.
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Genetec partners with Sektor to expand security solutions in NZ

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.
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Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Genetec upgrades Security Center SaaS with new cloud features, boosting flexibility and enabling seamless hybrid or cloud-native physical security management.
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Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.
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Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.
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AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows

Thu, 29th May 2025
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A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.