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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026
Data Protection

AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.

By Orca Opti • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Cloud backup security incident investigation complete and strengthened cyber resilience
Firewalls

Cloud backup security incident investigation complete and strengthened cyber resilience

SonicWall confirmed a state-sponsored attack accessed cloud backup files, but no products or customer networks were compromised in the incident.

By SonicWall • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files
Firewalls

SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing
Firewalls

SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing

SonicWall achieved a perfect 100% threat block rate in independent firewall tests for a second year, highlighting its leading network security performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SolarWinds unveils AI Agent to boost IT resilience & automation
Robotic Process Automation

SolarWinds unveils AI Agent to boost IT resilience & automation

SolarWinds launches AI Agent to boost IT resilience, automating incident response and simplifying operations for more proactive innovation in complex systems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime

AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series
Supply Chain

Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series

Secure Code Warrior has launched a free 12-week YouTube series to help developers tackle AI-assisted coding security challenges and reduce organisational risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Robotics

When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network

NetFoundry pioneers native zero-trust networks to securely orchestrate autonomous vehicles during emergencies, preventing cyberattacks and ensuring swift response.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity
Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
VyperCore launches cloud platform showcasing processors
Endpoint Protection

VyperCore launches cloud platform showcasing processors

VyperCore has unveiled VyperLab, a cloud platform for showcasing its high-performance processors, promising up to 80% energy savings and fivefold performance boosts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security
DevOps

OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security

OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Secure by Design stories

CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps
Data Protection

CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps

CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Concerns grow over UK digital ID checks for company directors
Cybersecurity

Concerns grow over UK digital ID checks for company directors

UK plans to enforce digital ID checks for company directors face criticism over security flaws in the GOV.UK One Login system and risks during a phased 12-month rollout.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work
Digital Transformation

Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work

Bristol's Logiq secures a key MoD contract, partnering with Deloitte for another year on the Secure by Design initiative to bolster national cyber security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024