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Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl
Software-as-a-Service

Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

Hidden software and poorly protected backups are leaving businesses more exposed to automated ransomware attacks, security experts warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment
Firewalls

Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment

A rise in Living-Off-the-Land attacks is leaving organisations exposed to hidden internal risks, Bitdefender said as it opened the service to larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards

The recognition underscores growing demand for managed security providers that can integrate with existing tools and improve response times for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
CrowdStrike & HCLTech launch continuous threat service
Data Protection

CrowdStrike & HCLTech launch continuous threat service

Enterprise security teams will get round-the-clock prioritisation of vulnerabilities as the partners aim to speed remediation across cloud, identity and data systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
Firewalls

SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%

Small firms are still being hit by basic security failures, with SonicWall saying attacks on them rose 20.8% to more than 13 billion hits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
Software-as-a-Service

Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team

Identity teams could face slower patching and costlier upgrades when “SaaS” turns out to be hosted software, experts warn.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
Data Protection

Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data

Yet most firms still cannot see where sensitive files sit, leaving unstructured data underprotected as AI and cloud use expand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight
Data Protection

Codenotary launches AgentMon for AI agent oversight

Enterprises deploying agentic AI are getting a new tool to spot data leaks, policy breaches and runaway costs before they spread.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
Firewalls

The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

Security leaders are now expected to show how their decisions speed deals, support revenue and shape strategy, not just stop breaches.

By Bill O’Connell • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era
Data Protection

Data governance reshapes backup strategies in AI era

Rising data volumes and AI are forcing Australian firms to cut storage waste, tighten governance and test backups before breaches hit.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
Data Protection

World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps

Many firms still lack recoverable copies of critical data as ransomware increasingly targets cloud and SaaS systems, experts warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment
Private Cloud

Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment

AI growth is straining enterprise cloud budgets, with 88% of firms saying underinvestment now puts modernisation and migration plans at risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
Digital Transformation

Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents

Without proper oversight, rapidly growing AI agent workforces could leave firms blind to who can access systems, data and privileges.

By James Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec
IoT Security

Eventus Security wins four awards at Global InfoSec

The wins bolster Eventus Security's standing as demand rises for outsourced cyber defence, with enterprises seeking round-the-clock threat response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
AI adoption creates cybersecurity blind spots for UK CIOs
Digital Transformation

AI adoption creates cybersecurity blind spots for UK CIOs

Most UK organisations lack full visibility of AI tools in use, leaving security teams slower to spot breaches and respond to incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Firewalls

Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure

Gartner’s endorsement could boost Tenable’s pitch to security teams seeking better AI risk prioritisation and wider attack-surface visibility.

By Katrina Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Virtualisation

CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive

The hire comes as customers seek stronger cloud security and resilience guidance while tighter budgets and cyber threats reshape spending priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026