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Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
Firewalls

Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks

Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Scality & Ingram Micro partner for market distribution of ARTESCA
Storage

Scality & Ingram Micro partner for market distribution of ARTESCA

Scality boosts American market distribution of ARTESCA through strategic partnership with Ingram Micro, enhancing ransomware protection amid increasing need for cyber-resilient storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Illumio unveils AI enhancements for faster Zero Trust Segmentation adoption
Zero Trust Security

Illumio unveils AI enhancements for faster Zero Trust Segmentation adoption

Illumio Inc. unveiled AI and automation enhancements, including an AI-powered labelling engine, to its platform aimed at streamlining companies' transition to Zero Trust Segmentation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study

Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Firewalls

Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand

Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats
Cybersecurity

Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats

A staggering 92% of enterprise PCs lack sufficient RAM to support emerging AI technologies, introducing high-risk security issues, reports Absolute Security's Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security
Artificial Intelligence

92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security

Almost 92% of PCs worldwide fail to meet basic requirements for AI applications, revealing serious security and cyber resilience risks, says a report by Absolute Security.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience
Data Protection

Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience

Commvault bolsters global cyber resilience with the acquisition of Appranix, aiming to help enterprises swiftly recover operational capacities post-outages or cyberattacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
Disaster Recovery

Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO

Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Rapid7 announces UK & Ireland winners of 2024 Partner Awards
Customer Experience

Rapid7 announces UK & Ireland winners of 2024 Partner Awards

Rapid7 reveals Softcat, Integrity360 and Saepio Solutions as standout winners in its 2024 Partner Awards, lauding their proactive collaboration in enhancing customer cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity
Data Protection

IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity

Cohesity bolsters its cyber resilience initiative with IBM, accelerating the development of data security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, with IBM listed as a key investor.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Cohesity collaborates with Intel to bolster AI-powered data security
Encryption

Cohesity collaborates with Intel to bolster AI-powered data security

In a sector-first, Cohesity merges its acclaimed AI-powered data security, Fort Knox, with Intel's confidential computing capabilities to combat data threats in highly-regulated sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion

Cloud industry veteran, Ashley Baird, has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director of Market Expansion at data protection firm Commvault, charged with accelerating the company's growth in new markets.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Darktrace shifts to proactive AI strategy to combat rising cyber threats
Unified Communications

Darktrace shifts to proactive AI strategy to combat rising cyber threats

In response to rising AI-driven cyber threats, Darktrace is repositioning to a platform-based strategy aimed at better equipping businesses to anticipate and counter these advanced cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Kordia appoints Glen White as Executive GM of Cyber Security
Unified Communications

Kordia appoints Glen White as Executive GM of Cyber Security

Glen White, former Executive GM of Kordia Solutions, has been promoted to Executive GM - Cyber Security for telecommunications provider Kordia, tasked with fortifying its robust cybersecurity business.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status

KPMG UK secures esteemed NCSC Cyber Incident Exercise Assured Provider status, endorsing its top-notch solutions in cyber incident readiness and response strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Half of UK businesses fall to cyber attacks despite bolstered defences
Malware

Half of UK businesses fall to cyber attacks despite bolstered defences

50% of UK businesses fell victim to cybercrime in 2024, despite increased efforts in cybersecurity, with phishing being the leading attack method.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024