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CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies
Risk & Compliance

CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies

CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Firewalls

AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition
Data Protection

Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
Malware

Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams

As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Adam Khan • 7 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant

Exabeam is named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 SIEM Magic Quadrant for the sixth time, highlighting its AI-driven security platform and ongoing innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Expel Intel launches to deliver actionable threat intelligence insights
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel Intel launches to deliver actionable threat intelligence insights

Expel has launched Expel Intel, a new team providing actionable cyber threat insights based on real-world incidents to help security teams improve defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Private Cloud

CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security

CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security
Firewalls

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
US CISOs face mounting stress as cyber incidents & AI threats rise
Risk & Compliance

US CISOs face mounting stress as cyber incidents & AI threats rise

US CISOs face soaring stress as cyber incidents rise; 73% faced major breaches recently amid high board expectations and AI threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities
Cloud Security

CyberArk launches privilege controls to secure AI agent identities

CyberArk launches Secure AI Agents Solution with privilege controls to protect AI agent identities, boosting enterprise security amid rising AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds
Firewalls

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

By Ulrike Niemann • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025
Ransomware

Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025

Most UK and European business leaders predict more complex cyber threats in 2025, driven by AI attacks, ransomware, and supply chain breaches, says Talan report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership
Smart Home

NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds
Security Operations Centres

Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds

Fortune 500 companies deepen security leadership layers and boost pay, with SecOps heads earning an average annual USD $307,000, says new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025