The Ultimate Guide to Zero Trust Security
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Zero Trust Security.
What to know about Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security represents a modern approach to cybersecurity that assumes no inherent trust exists within or outside an organisation's network. Every access request must be verified continuously, ensuring strict identity verification and least-privilege access to protect data and infrastructure.
The latest developments in Zero Trust Security show its expanding role across multiple technologies, including identity and access management, privileged access controls, endpoint protection, and cloud security platforms. Organisations are adopting Zero Trust frameworks to address challenges like remote work vulnerabilities, ransomware threats, and complex hybrid IT environments.
By exploring the stories tagged with Zero Trust Security, readers can understand how this security model integrates innovations like multi-factor authentication, AI-powered threat detection, and secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. These insights are valuable for IT professionals, security leaders, and businesses aiming to enhance resilience against evolving cyber threats in a digital-first world.
Canadian Zero Trust Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Genetec warns AI is fuelling physical security risk
Rising phishing, smishing and social engineering attacks are exposing connected cameras and access systems to credential theft, Genetec says.
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
AI disruptions and cyberattacks are forcing organisations to back up models, prompts and knowledge bases, not just files.
Canada faces rising cyber risks amid ageing networks
Canadian firms warn ageing networks, quantum threats and data rules are outpacing cyber defences, as most report major outages.
AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.
Bell Cyber & Radware launch AI-driven cloud security
Bell Cyber and Radware have unveiled an AI-driven, fully managed cloud security service to shield apps, APIs and sites from automated attacks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Zero Trust Security
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Featured News
Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
World Backup Day 2026: In the age of AI, what are you really backing up?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Zero Trust Security News
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.
Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon
Domain controllers face urgent patching after a Netlogon flaw was rated 9.8, with no privileges or user interaction needed for exploitation.
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.
Fortinet expands NVIDIA tie-up to secure enterprise AI
The integration aims to curb prompt injection and data leaks as enterprises push AI agents into production across cloud and on-premises systems.
AI now routine in cyber attacks, Google report finds
Security teams face a broader threat as criminals and state-backed actors use generative AI to speed hacks, phishing and malware.
SailPoint launches Agentic Fabric to secure AI agents
The new platform aims to close a governance gap as autonomous software agents increasingly access sensitive systems and data without oversight.
WatchGuard buys Perimeters.io in cloud security push
MSPs will gain a single platform for cloud threat detection as the deal widens WatchGuard's reach into identity and SaaS security.
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Security teams gain wider visibility as Infoblox folds Axur into a new service that scans 40 million URLs a day for phishing and impersonation.
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.
Upwind expands runtime protection to Windows Server VMs
Security teams can now watch Windows Server workloads in real time across AWS, Google Cloud and Azure, reducing blind spots in mixed estates.
Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.
Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
Customers can now manage mixed-vendor networks and security from one platform as Extreme adds third-party device support and AI agents.
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.
DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content
Enterprises could gain cryptographic checks for AI agents, models and media as DigiCert adds a trust layer across its platform.
Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI
The update targets firms weighing private cloud for production AI, with Broadcom citing cost, security and governance pressures in its research.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.
CrowdStrike widens QuiltWorks & launches Defender hunting
Enterprises using Microsoft Defender will get round-the-clock human-led threat hunting, as CrowdStrike also broadens its AI risk coalition across partners.
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Canadian firms are still exposed by weak identity controls, despite reporting slightly fewer cyberattacks than the global average.