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Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.
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Meet credential auditor: Take control of credential sprawl with automated discovery and dontrol

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SonicWall Credential Auditor offers automated discovery and continuous monitoring to help firms control credential sprawl and boost identity security proactively.
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Netskope & Microsoft boost data security across AI & cloud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Netskope and Microsoft deepen their partnership with integrations that enhance data security and AI compliance across cloud and enterprise environments.
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Commvault CEO AI shift demands new resilience model

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani used his SHIFT keynote in New York to argue that enterprises must prepare for a new era of AI-driven resilience.
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Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.
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Quest unveils AI-driven tools for Microsoft identity security

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Quest has launched AI-driven tools to boost identity security and simplify Microsoft 365 migrations in hybrid environments for enterprises and public sector.
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Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS to secure hybrid Microsoft IDs

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.
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AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.
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AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon XIoT for unified OT & IoT security

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon XIoT to deliver unified, zero-touch security and real-time visibility for operational technology and IoT environments.
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Exclusive: BeyondTrust CTO warns of AI identity risks

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Identity, not networks, is now cyber security's front line, with AI agents and privilege misuse posing rising risks in cloud-first businesses.
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Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.
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Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store to boost identity safety

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Delinea joins Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem, enabling firms to access certified identity security solutions via Microsoft's procurement platform.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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BeyondTrust named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for PAM

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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BeyondTrust ranked Leader for seventh year in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, topping Ability to Execute criteria globally.
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CyberArk named Gartner PAM Leader for seventh year running

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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CyberArk has been named a Leader for the seventh year in a row in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management, highlighting its future-ready solutions.
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Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.
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Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Saviynt has launched AI-powered tools to simplify identity management, securing applications and governing human and non-human identities in enterprises.
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Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.
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Outpost24 names Martin Roth Chief Technology Officer to lead tech push

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.