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Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
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Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.
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BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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CyberArk reveals centralised authentication for Linux IAM

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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CyberArk has launched Identity Bridge, a new solution to enhance identity and access management for Linux systems, aiming to reduce reliance on outdated methods.
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Semperis achieves USD $100M in annual recurring revenue

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Semperis has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting its rapid growth in the UK cybersecurity market.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
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Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.
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Semperis launches Lightning Intelligence for cyber security

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Semperis has launched Lightning Intelligence, a new security tool to assess posture across multi-forest Active Directory and Entra ID, aiding in identity attack prevention.
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UK government considers banning ransomware payments

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
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Commvault unveils AD forest recovery for cyber resilience

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Commvault has unveiled a new automated Active Directory forest recovery feature, enhancing cyber resilience against rising ransomware threats.
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Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.
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Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.
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Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.
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Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Semperis has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a new SaaS solution to enhance identity security for hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID systems.
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Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
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Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.
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Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.
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CrowdStrike to acquire Adaptive Shield for cloud security

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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CrowdStrike plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, enhancing its capabilities in identity-based protection across the cloud amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
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Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.