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Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification

Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world's first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks
Data Protection

AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril
DevOps

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

AI is set to transform Southeast Asia's economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.

By Kevin Gallerin • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
Firewalls

AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology
Multi-factor authentication

Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology

Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud
Ransomware

AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud

Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety
Phishing

KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025

KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025

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Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026
Multi-factor authentication

Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026

Experts from FIRST warn that in 2026, rising cybersecurity risks driven by AI complexity and infrastructure limits demand stronger policies and resilience.

By Chris Gibson • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers
Data Science

Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers

Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025
UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts
Firewalls

UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
Over one million students complete global cyber safety training
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Over one million students complete global cyber safety training

Over one million students worldwide have completed KnowBe4's cyber security training, boosting digital safety awareness for teens aged 16 and above.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware
Firewalls

Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware

While 94% of Canadian firms feel confident about recovering from ransomware, only 25% have fully restored their data after attacks, reveals OpenText survey.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach
Digital Transformation

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an 'Assume Breach' cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025