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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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Quorum Cyber expands senior team to support global growth plans

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.
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Redsquid launches 24/7 managed SOC after Cyberseer purchase

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Redsquid has launched a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre after acquiring Cyberseer, enhancing its cybersecurity services across the UK.
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AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
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AI-powered malware email attacks soar by 131% amid new threats

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.
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Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.
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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.
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AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
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Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
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Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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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.
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NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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Exabeam named Leader in 2025 Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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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.
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Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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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.
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Expel Intel launches to deliver actionable threat intelligence insights

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Expel has launched Expel Intel, a new team providing actionable cyber threat insights based on real-world incidents to help security teams improve defences.
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CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.
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RegScale appoints Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer for growth

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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RegScale appoints Chad Woolf as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and scale its continuous controls monitoring platform for global growth.
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Exabeam Nova adds peer benchmarking to boost security posture

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.
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Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Check Point and Wiz launch a global, integrated cloud security solution combining real-time AI detection and prevention to tackle growing risks in dynamic environments.