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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) stories - Page 6

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Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.
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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.
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Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Arctic Wolf has launched its AI-powered Aurora Platform in Singapore, partnering with Ingram Micro to enhance cybersecurity across the region.
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Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.
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Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
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Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
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SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report

Fri, 30th May 2025
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SentinelOne is among just two firms named a Customers' Choice in Gartner's 2025 Extended Detection and Response report, praised for its AI-driven XDR platform.
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AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector

Thu, 29th May 2025
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AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.
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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.
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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

Tue, 13th May 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
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Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.
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SentinelOne launches Purple AI Athena to boost SOC automation

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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SentinelOne unveils Purple AI Athena, an agentic AI system designed to automate and accelerate SOC analysts' security tasks, reducing response times drastically.
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World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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World Password Day highlights the need for password managers and MFA as essential security measures against rising cyber threats in 2025.
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CrowdStrike broadens Falcon threat hunting to third-party data

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike extends Falcon OverWatch threat hunting to third-party data, boosting detection across unmanaged infrastructure and all attack surfaces.
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CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI upgrade to boost security ops

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI, boosting security operations with AI-driven triage, investigation, and response to enhance breach prevention and analyst productivity.