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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.
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Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.
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Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
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Commvault & CrowdStrike unite for enhanced cyber defence

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Commvault has announced a new integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to bolster threat detection and rapid data recovery for their joint customers.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.
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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
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Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.
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AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
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KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.
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Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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Teleport 17 enhances security for cloud infrastructure

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Teleport has unveiled its Teleport 17 update, enhancing access control for large enterprises facing rising cloud security challenges amidst increasing breaches.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.
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Trellix revamps partner program for cybersecurity growth

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity firm Trellix has revamped its Xtend Partner Program to enhance growth and profitability, introducing new training resources and support for partners.
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BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
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Identity security report highlights AI's growing role

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A recent report from Delinea reveals that nearly half of security leaders prioritise safeguarding credentials as identity threats surge ahead of 2025.