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Cyber Risk stories

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Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
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Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Discover for AI-driven security
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digital transformation
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest unveils GreyMatter Discover, an AI-powered tool boosting security teams' ability to spot and tackle risks across complex digital environments.
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Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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Saviynt launches AI tool for identity risk management
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cloud security
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physical security
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Saviynt has launched an AI-driven Identity Security Posture Management tool to help firms proactively tackle identity risks and reduce audit times by up to 90%.
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UK firms face rising cyber incidents from unknown IT assets
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A Trend Micro survey reveals 70% of UK firms faced cyber incidents from unknown IT assets amid rising risks from AI tools and shadow IT.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify
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data protection
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blockchain
Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
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data protection
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ransomware
Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.
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AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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AvePoint has unveiled its Risk Posture Command Center within its Confidence Platform to simplify data security and risk management for organisations.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
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Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
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digital transformation
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UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform
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blockchain
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convergence
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digitisation
The Depository Trust has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, set for live demonstration on 23 April, to enhance institutional DeFi operations.
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Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.
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The power of separation: Why MSSP solutions outperform big tech that bundles security with digital business platforms
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As cyber threats escalate, experts argue that opting for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) ensures vital independence and enhanced accountability in defence.
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Data Connect launches vSOC Assure for cyber risk management
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Data Connect has launched vSOC Assure, a new service aimed at improving digital risk management through continuous cyber security assessments for organisations.
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EASM vs vulnerability scanning: What’s the difference?
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
As organisations navigate a growing digital landscape, understanding the differences between external attack surface management and vulnerability management is crucial.
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Trend Micro unveils AI model to boost threat prevention
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Trend Micro has unveiled Trend Cybertron, a new cybersecurity AI set to transform threat prevention and risk management within its platform.