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Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
Firewalls

Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win

New SonicWall firewall upgrades promise MSPs and MSSPs lower costs, higher margins and stronger security-driven recurring revenue.

By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids
Virtualisation

Codific maps five cyber paths threatening power grids

Codific warns power grids face repeat cyberattack patterns and urges utilities to bolster resilience to outages and cascading disruption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs
Data Protection

Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs

Beachhead launches ComplianceEZ 2.0 with an AI chatbot, real-time scoring and alerts to help MSPs manage complex cybersecurity compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Akamai, NVIDIA launch agentless OT security via DPUs
Ransomware

Akamai, NVIDIA launch agentless OT security via DPUs

Akamai teams with NVIDIA to launch agentless Zero Trust segmentation for OT, offloading security to BlueField DPUs to protect critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Data Protection

Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
Ransomware

Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Illumio, Armis deepen OT security & visibility push
Firewalls

Illumio, Armis deepen OT security & visibility push

Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to fuse asset intelligence with microsegmentation, tightening OT and IT security controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner
Virtual Private Networks

Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner

Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
Firewalls

Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail
Malware

Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail

SonicWall warns over 95% of cyber breaches stem from misconfigured tools, as firms lean on MSPs and cyber warranties to plug skills gaps.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime
Software-as-a-Service

Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime

Mantas raises USD $1.77m seed to launch parametric insurance that pays out automatically when verified cloud outages hit businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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Cyber insurance stories

Cyber premiums fall but claims may fuel 2027 rebound
Ransomware

Cyber premiums fall but claims may fuel 2027 rebound

Cyber premiums drop 11% as competition heats up, but Lockton warns maturing claims could spark a volatile pricing rebound by 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs
Ransomware

Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs

Cowbell and Zurich roll out Prime One cyber cover for Australian SMEs, targeting firms up to AUD $100 million turnover with rapid broker access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia
Physical Security

Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia

Upcover adds deepfake incident cover to cyber policies in Australia via Coalition, targeting rising AI impersonation and fraud risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia
Physical Security

Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia

Aon names London market veteran Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia, to steer cyber, M&A and complex risk lines from Sydney.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool
Risk & Compliance

Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool

Squalify launches Essential CRQ, promising board-ready cyber loss estimates in 24 hours from 42 inputs, powered by Munich Re data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses
Data Protection

UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses

Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms' finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026