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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Data Protection

Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer

BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security
Firewalls

Rapid7 unveils customisable MDR to boost enterprise security

Rapid7 unveils MDR for Enterprise, a tailored detection and response service offering 24/7 oversight to tackle complex cyber threats across diverse infrastructures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
Virtualisation

Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud

Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Malware

OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence

OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
Ransomware

Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access

Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says

BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025
Cloud Security

SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025

SentinelOne has been recognised as the top vendor on the Frost Radar: Endpoint Security 2025, leading both the Growth and Innovation indices with its AI-driven solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security
Digital Transformation

CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Ransomware

AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk

A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change
Digital Transformation

Delinea partners with Microsoft for Entra Permissions change

Delinea has partnered with Microsoft to provide robust identity security solutions as Entra Permissions Management phases out ahead of its 2025 retirement.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
Cybersecurity

SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost

SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Identities over intrusions: Identity Management Day sparks new considerations
Data Protection

Identities over intrusions: Identity Management Day sparks new considerations

On Identity Management Day, experts warn that modern cyber threats now exploit identity flaws, urging organisations to adopt adaptive, zero trust strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Security stories

Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Digital Transformation

Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive

Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Saviynt to showcase AI-driven identity security at RSA 2025
Digital Transformation

Saviynt to showcase AI-driven identity security at RSA 2025

Saviynt will showcase its identity security expertise at RSA Conference 2025 with talks, demos, and networking from 28 April to 1 May.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025