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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Malware

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades
Storage

HPE unveils integrated AI security & data protection upgrades

HPE expands AI-driven cybersecurity and data protection in Australia, integrating Juniper Networks tech to boost zero-trust and cyber resilience for enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms
Ransomware

UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
Semiconductors

Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift

Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Artificial Intelligence

ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply
DevOps

Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply

Less than 40% of firms fully see their software supply chains amid rising security threats and new EU and US cybersecurity regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
DevOps

Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains

Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Rubrik launches Identity Resilience for stronger cyber defence
Cloud Security

Rubrik launches Identity Resilience for stronger cyber defence

Rubrik launches Identity Resilience to enhance protection of human and non-human identities against cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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CISA budget cut sparks security fears among experts
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CISA budget cut sparks security fears among experts

President Trump's 2026 budget plan cuts CISA funding by USD $495 million, risking cybersecurity readiness amid rising threats and concerns over election security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million

CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025