Cyber Risk stories - Page 2
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.
KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile
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phishing
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partner programmes
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email security
KnowBe4 wins top G2 rankings and multiple awards as chief executive officer Bryan Palma hails growth in cyber, workplace and brand appeal.
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Secure.com urges Chief Information Security Officers to use AI for alert triage and threat detection, but keep human judgement in the loop.
Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Forrester says Middle East tensions will push up infrastructure costs, sharpen cloud and AI spending scrutiny, and heighten cyber risk.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
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devops
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iot security
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edge computing
Mercury Security opens controller app platform to approved developers, with partner software bringing edge integrations and stricter security checks.
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.
Geneva Association urges firms to use cyber insurance
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dr
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
Geneva Association says cyber insurance can help firms tackle rising threats, but warns take-up remains low and SMEs are underusing cover's prevention services.
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Canadian tech bosses enter 2026 under pressure to turn heavy AI, data and cloud spending into scaled deployments and tangible returns.
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
Ottawa IT firms merge to boost cybersecurity advisory
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot
Ottawa IT firms Fuelled Networks and Intega IT combine to deepen cybersecurity and AI advisory services, while staying locally owned under Intega IT.
Blackwired & ARMIS International forge cyber alliance
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Blackwired and ARMIS International team up to offer pre-emptive cyber defence for government, defence and critical infrastructure clients.
Cork Cyber launches AI tool to catch MSP blind spots
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dr
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mfa
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socs
Cork Cyber adds AI-powered asset analysis to help MSPs spot security gaps, zombie records and wasted licences across crowded tool stacks.
Adaptiva launches Aida AI adviser for endpoint teams
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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it automation
Adaptiva debuts Aida AI adviser to help IT and security teams query vast endpoint estates in plain English and speed up exposure management.
Ransomware attacks fall as CL0P & The Gentlemen surge
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Qilin keeps top spot as ransomware incidents drop 8% in February, while CL0P and The Gentlemen post sharp gains and new AI risks emerge.
Horizon3.ai revenue doubles as NodeZero demand surges
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Horizon3.ai doubles ARR as more than 5,200 organisations adopt its NodeZero platform, fuelled by MSSP demand and rising cyber risks.
Qualys launches Agent Val to prove exploitable risks
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socs
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
Qualys debuts Agent Val to validate real exploit paths in live systems, promising sharply reduced noise and faster remediation for teams.
Tenable launches Hexa AI to automate cyber workflows
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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iot security
Tenable unveils Hexa AI engine for its One platform, automating orchestration of cyber security workflows amid rising AI-driven attacks.
CyberProof launches Reveal360 for unified security view
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CyberProof unveils Reveal360, a role-based platform unifying threat, defence and asset data to give enterprises a single security view.