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eSentire teams up with CMS Distribution on MDR push
Ransomware

eSentire teams up with CMS Distribution on MDR push

UK and Ireland resellers gain access to 24/7 threat hunting and incident response as eSentire widens its channel reach through CMS Distribution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
SentinelOne adds OpenAI GPT-5.6-Cyber to AI services
Network Security

SentinelOne adds OpenAI GPT-5.6-Cyber to AI services

Security teams could cut manual triage as the new service ranks code and intrusion risks by real-world exploitability, not alert volume.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Lasso launches AI guardrail LEAP & raises USD $30m
Cloud Security

Lasso launches AI guardrail LEAP & raises USD $30m

The funding will help Lasso expand a guardrail designed to inspect AI traffic at scale without costly GPUs, including for US government users.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Filigran adds attack chaining to OpenAEV v3 release
Security Information and Event Management

Filigran adds attack chaining to OpenAEV v3 release

Security teams can now trace how one weak point becomes a full breach path as Filigran automates multi-step testing in OpenAEV v3.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
A-LIGN buys Pathfynder in cyber services expansion
Data Protection

A-LIGN buys Pathfynder in cyber services expansion

The deal gives A-LIGN customers direct access to penetration testing and red teaming as firms seek fewer vendors for cyber compliance and defence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra for paid ChatGPT users
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra for paid ChatGPT users

The rollout will reach paid ChatGPT tiers and developer channels after early testing showed faster task completion, stronger coding and tighter safeguards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cybersecurity chiefs warn of evolving insider threats
Network Security

Cybersecurity chiefs warn of evolving insider threats

Trusted employees and AI agents are now seen as prime insider risks, with deepfake fraud and hidden access gaps worsening the threat.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Network Security

AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge

Machine-speed discovery is shrinking defenders' lead time, as AI now uncovers obscure flaws and turns them into exploits before patches land.

By Pascal Geenens • 7 min read • Last week
CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike launches SafeMind and cyber defence AI lab

Enterprise security teams could see faster breach detection and response as CrowdStrike's new AI models are trained on live threat data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services
Privileged Access Management

Integrity360 buys CyberIAM to boost identity services

The deal lifts Integrity360's revenue run rate to about €230 million and adds 120 staff as firms tighten access controls over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HackerOne appoints Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
Cloud Security

HackerOne appoints Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer

The cyber security company is bolstering its leadership bench as it expands AI-related work and scales its workforce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
AI agents used by 68% of top cyber teams, study finds
Security Operations Centres

AI agents used by 68% of top cyber teams, study finds

Top cyber teams are adopting AI agents in greater numbers, even as the latest benchmark shows faster challenge solves and fuller board completion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Public exploit code targets Cudy router flaw chain
Network Security

Public exploit code targets Cudy router flaw chain

Patching is urgent for Cudy WR3000 rev 2.0 routers, as public code shows how two flaws can let attackers gain root command execution.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Canberra cyber awards honour women & inclusion efforts
Cloud Security

Canberra cyber awards honour women & inclusion efforts

Skills shortages in Canberra's cyber sector are being tackled through awards for women, mentors and employers boosting inclusion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
5Tattva urges integrated cyber compliance approach
Data Protection

5Tattva urges integrated cyber compliance approach

As firms spread across cloud and on-premises systems, a combined security and compliance model is becoming harder to ignore for auditors and boards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Digital Transformation

Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response

Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
BreachLock launches Breach360 autonomous pen testing
Network Security

BreachLock launches Breach360 autonomous pen testing

Security teams gain a single workflow to validate real exploit paths as BreachLock folds autonomous testing into its wider platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
Digital Transformation

HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer

The hire underscores a sector-wide scramble to attract staff who can bridge artificial intelligence tools and human-led security work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month