IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Enterprise security stories - Page 4

Flux result bda8fa3f b9b2 421e 992b 6bbacbd7b7cc

Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents

Last week
#
pam
#
cloud security
#
application security
Capsule Security emerges from stealth with $7 million backing to police AI agents at runtime as enterprises widen their use.
Flux result 49909b38 8c47 4e38 898b d957c8fb477f

Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs

Last week
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
#
hybrid cloud
Bitdefender adds integrated email defence to GravityZone, giving MSPs and businesses post-delivery protection against phishing, ransomware and BEC.
Flux result 9ea0103a 74d3 4424 8938 ca4713b7410d

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

Last week
#
robots
#
manufacturing
#
digital transformation
Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.
Flux result 1fcd6b18 19dc 4e86 b539 9e9da376aba6

TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops

Last week
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
network security
TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.
Flux result 0d86e3aa 7c87 46fe b286 10172a4c72bd

Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management

Last week
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
cloud security
Tenable adds OT asset discovery to exposure management platform, helping IT teams spot hidden connected devices and cyber-physical risks.
Flux result e138c2c7 10d5 44b8 b5f2 1566c9a08fa9

Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365

Last week
#
edutech
#
mfa
#
cloud security
Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.
Flux result 51cf6bc6 caf3 4086 9aca 43f89e74737d

Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view

Last week
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
Cloudflare and Wiz team up to map shadow AI risks across cloud estates and protect sensitive data as firms race to secure chatbot deployments.
Flux result c6603b88 b083 467d 8ba6 02ec2da118c8

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Last week
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
network security
MetTel unveils a connected laptop service that uses SingleSIM to ship, activate and support enterprise devices across multiple mobile networks.
Flux result be5832d1 2647 4b40 8c3f 54ddb15bfb62

OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

Last week
#
application security
#
socs
#
physical security
OpenAI broadens Trusted Access for Cyber to verified defenders, giving vetted users GPT-5.4-Cyber for tougher security work and code analysis.
Flux result 8108b1b2 c0ca 4e51 9f77 22868d4106aa

Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency

Last week
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
ransomware
Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
Flux result 8ee5bb76 0ccb 474f 8e40 23893661b265

KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security

Last week
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
physical security
KnowBe4 unveils Agent Risk Manager to monitor autonomous AI agents in real time, flag prompt injections and curb rogue data access.
Flux result 2a4e0530 7b8e 4673 970d 97404759968c

Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit

Last week
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
socs
Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.
Jeff ogborn x matt butts

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Last week
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
Gallagher Security says ISC West 2026 underlined demand for easier migrations and tighter integrations as it unveiled QuickSwitch and AccessNow.
Jonathan finan   2

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

Last week
#
partner programmes
#
physical security
#
public sector
Gallagher Security brings Jonathan Finan back to New Zealand as Technical Account Manager for the Central North Island, deepening partner support.
Flux result 2c62b40a 19d4 46a6 80c3 051a8f3b94e5

AI agents emerge as major enterprise security risk

Last week
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
pam
Experts warns that AI agents and other non-human identities are exposing dangerous enterprise blind spots as firms race to scale automation.
Flux result 586ba468 637e 4df3 afb6 b50756bff00b

Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps

Last week
#
firewalls
#
devops
#
digital transformation
Synack launches AI-driven assessment to expose overlooked attack surface gaps as offensive tools speed up vulnerability discovery.
Crystal

Identity crisis as machine accounts outnumber humans

Last week
#
pam
#
cloud security
#
iot security
Machine accounts and AI agents are now eclipsing human users in many IT estates, prompting warnings that outdated identity controls are no longer enough.
Flux result 1c43a2e4 4140 4438 8cd2 636d7ce807ce

CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds

Last week
#
malware
#
data protection
#
ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
Flux result f4943720 32b9 4622 af48 094dc9637c8e

Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks

Last week
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
hybrid cloud
Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
Flux result 69d8aedf 698f 4136 9525 1ed7c7a0ec10

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Last week
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
#
application security
Forrester warns Anthropic's Project Glasswing could overwhelm vulnerability management, as AI uncovers flaws faster than patching teams can respond.