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Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise

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Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.
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Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing

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Cobalt expands its Offensive Security Platform to offer continuous, AI-driven penetration testing, enhancing visibility and control for enterprise security teams.
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Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience

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Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

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Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services

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LevelBlue has agreed to acquire Cybereason, enhancing its cybersecurity services with expanded detection, response, and global reach.
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Secolve marks five years with 57% growth & global expansion

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Secolve celebrates five years with 57% growth, serving 100 global clients and expanding its operational technology cybersecurity services internationally.
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Bugcrowd report reveals surge in hardware & network risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Bugcrowd’s latest CISO report reveals hardware vulnerabilities surged 88% and network risks doubled amid rising AI use and connected devices in 2024.
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Pedro Diaz named Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Pedro Diaz has been appointed Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer, leading global sales and revenue to drive international growth in endpoint management solutions.
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Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.
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LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.
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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
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Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Coalition has launched incident response operations in Australia, appointing Praneil Kumar to lead local cybersecurity efforts and support businesses against digital threats.
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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.
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Beyond penetration testing: the rise of continuous offensive security

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Amid soaring cyber threats and 16 billion leaked credentials, firms must replace annual pentests with continuous offensive security to stay resilient and proactive.
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CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.
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Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Orange Cyberdefense enhances its Swiss footprint with the acquisition of ensec, adding 40 experts to strengthen cybersecurity services across the country.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.