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Dawnguard launches security platform & raises USD $6.3m
Software-as-a-Service

Dawnguard launches security platform & raises USD $6.3m

North American expansion is now being funded as the startup targets cloud risks introduced at the design stage, not after deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Ransomware

AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it

Organisations have only days to patch gaps as AI-driven attackers automate the same old weaknesses, Five Eyes warned.

By Morey J. Haber • 5 min read • Last week
Cisco and OpenAI outline AI's growing role in cyber defence
Malware

Cisco and OpenAI outline AI's growing role in cyber defence

Cisco and OpenAI say AI agents are reshaping cyber defence by helping organisations detect, fix and respond to security threats more quickly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security
Cloud Security

Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security

The recognition underlines rising demand for tools that secure software builds before attackers can exploit open source dependencies and pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Five Eyes warn AI cyber risks are rising within months
Digital Transformation

Five Eyes warn AI cyber risks are rising within months

Boards face growing pressure to treat AI-driven cyber threats as an immediate business risk, with attackers able to exploit flaws within months.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Manufacturing

Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code

Manufacturers risk compliance failures and production delays if they treat AI-generated code as a shortcut to rebuilding core ERP systems.

By Chris Lloyd • 5 min read • Last month
Broadcom expands Spring security for AI threat surge
Application Security

Broadcom expands Spring security for AI threat surge

Enterprises using Spring will get faster access to validated fixes as Broadcom responds to a 1700% surge in monthly security advisories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HPE expands AI factory platform with new NVIDIA integrations
Data Protection

HPE expands AI factory platform with new NVIDIA integrations

Security and governance tools are being added as enterprises push agentic AI from pilots into live production systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Anthropic splits Claude Fable 5 amid cyber risk fears
Security Operations Centres

Anthropic splits Claude Fable 5 amid cyber risk fears

Guardrails may not stop attackers as Anthropic's split release underscores a widening gap between AI exploit discovery and patching.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
NVIDIA adds security features to Vera BlueField-4 STX
Data Protection

NVIDIA adds security features to Vera BlueField-4 STX

New silicon-level controls aim to curb unauthorised agent access and data exposure in enterprise AI storage, while keeping traffic fast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Atsign AI platform wins Gold for zero-attack surface
Data Protection

Atsign AI platform wins Gold for zero-attack surface

Independent testing suggests enterprise AI can be deployed without exposed inbound ports, easing security concerns for firms handling sensitive data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise
Software-as-a-Service

Sage warns SMBs face cyber risk despite spending rise

Despite higher spending plans, half of SMBs reported a cyber incident in the past year, exposing a widening readiness gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Data Protection

SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says

Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Secure Code Warrior launches Bedrock security training
Cloud Security

Secure Code Warrior launches Bedrock security training

Developers using generative AI will get hands-on lessons on prompt injection and data leakage as AWS expands Bedrock adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system
Data Protection

From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system

Fragmented data is still forcing patients to repeat their history, but new digital reforms could unlock safer care and save over GBP £3 billion a year.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Virtualisation

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates

The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Data Protection

BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban

Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents
Data Protection

Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents

More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026