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FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Firewalls

FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Fragmented DevOps & poor developer experience cost millions
DevOps

Fragmented DevOps & poor developer experience cost millions

Poor DevOps and fragmented developer experiences cost enterprises millions annually through lost productivity, delays, and heightened security risks, says Harness report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Security Information and Event Management

Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times

Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
Firewalls

Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Too many cloud security tools harming incident response times - survey
Cloud Security

Too many cloud security tools harming incident response times - survey

Too many cloud security tools are overwhelming teams with alerts, causing delays in incident response and weakening overall cloud runtime security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Firewalls

Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cloudhouse & ServiceNow join forces to boost IT governance
IT service management

Cloudhouse & ServiceNow join forces to boost IT governance

Cloudhouse partners with ServiceNow to boost IT governance via integrated Guardian platform, enhancing application compatibility and infrastructure visibility.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Commvault & CrowdStrike unite to enhance cyber resilience services
Data Protection

Commvault & CrowdStrike unite to enhance cyber resilience services

Commvault and CrowdStrike expand partnership to offer integrated cyber resilience services, enhancing incident response and rapid recovery for organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Datadog named leader in The Forrester Wave AIOps report
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog named leader in The Forrester Wave AIOps report

Datadog has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave: AIOps Platforms, Q2 2025, achieving top scores in eleven evaluation criteria.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Intelex launches new EHSQ software for smaller firms
Digital Transformation

Intelex launches new EHSQ software for smaller firms

Intelex has launched Intelex Essentials, a streamlined EHSQ management software designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, simplifying safety compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite

N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM
Firewalls

Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM

Orange Cyberdefense has gained global recognition for its cybersecurity solutions, earning the prestigious Cortex XSIAM Select Specialisation Status from Palo Alto Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Brivo unveils cloud-based platform to simplify security
Security Operations Centres

Brivo unveils cloud-based platform to simplify security

Brivo has launched the Brivo Security Suite, a cloud-based platform designed to streamline enterprise security management and enhance operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard
Malware

Ransomware attacks down 31% but retail sector hit hard

Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
How to manage Communications during a cyber attack
Data Protection

How to manage Communications during a cyber attack

A clear, calm communications plan is vital in a cyberattack, helping firms maintain trust and control amid rising digital threats.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Elastic & Tines expand partnership for AI-driven security
Marketing Technologies

Elastic & Tines expand partnership for AI-driven security

Elastic has expanded its partnership with Tines to integrate workflow automation into its AI platform, enhancing security and observability for teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania
Telstra

TasGRN expansion boosts emergency comms in Tasmania

Motorola Solutions and Telstra have expanded Tasmania's Government Radio Network to 400 sites, enhancing emergency communications for first responders.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025