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Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost resilience platform

Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost its Cyber Resilience platform, aiming to secure and manage PC endpoints from firmware level, targeting markets worth USD $35 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Ransomware

Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage

A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Firewalls

Absolute Security to unveil cyber resilience at Black Hat USA 2024

Absolute Security will unveil its innovative Cyber Resilience Platform at Black Hat USA 2024, addressing rising security threats amidst hybrid work challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Ransomware

Absolute Security earns top marks in G2's Spring Grid Reports

Absolute Security triumphs in G2's Spring Grid Reports for Zero Trust Networking and Endpoint Security, securing top spots for the fourth year running.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Ransomware

You cannot protect what you do not understand

Understanding your digital landscape is key to defence against cyber threats, with the Absolute Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024 report illuminating the real-world data.

By Christy Wyatt • 6 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Ransomware

Absolute Security to reveal next-gen cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024

Absolute Security plans to demonstrate its next-generation cyber resilience at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing a strategy designed to protect organisations from increasing cyber threats amid digital work transitions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

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

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

Microsoft

Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software

Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Endpoint Protection

Absolute Software earns top spot in Frost & Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar

Absolute Software lands a top position in Frost and Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar, lauded for its leading-edge strategy in ensuring cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Absolute Software recognised as key Security Service Edge provider

Cyber resilience leader, Absolute Software, has been recognised as a key provider of Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions in Forrester's Q4 2023 report, amid escalating demand for robust remote and hybrid workforce security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Ransomware

Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business

In light of the massive cybersecurity breach impacting Ivanti solutions, firms are urged to embrace cyber resilience for business continuity, demonstrating greater fortitude against potential disruptions.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Cybersecurity

Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Application Security

F5 appoints Samir Sherif as new Chief Information Security Officer

Samir Sherif, an experienced CISO from companies like Absolute Software and Citigroup, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at F5, set to lead the company's cybersecurity doctrine.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs

Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Supply Chain

UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024