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From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI

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AI-era data security needs more than DSPM visibility, as firms must track how sensitive information moves and enforce controls in real time.
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Dell adds quantum-ready security & AI recovery tools

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Dell unveils quantum-safe PC firmware, faster ransomware recovery and expanded AI data monitoring to tackle emerging cyber threats.
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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.
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CISOs confident on basics but fear AI & supply chain

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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CISOs rate themselves strong on core cyber resilience but admit worrying gaps on AI-driven threats, deepfakes and software supply chain risk.
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Cynomi unveils Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Cynomi launches Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards to honour MSP and MSSP leaders driving board-level cyber risk and resilience strategy.
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EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.
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Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Panaseer launches AI-powered suite to boost cybersecurity clarity

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Panaseer launches IQ Suite, an AI-powered tool that helps security teams swiftly interpret cybersecurity data and focus on high-impact risk reduction.
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AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.
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AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
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Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.
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IBM & Palo Alto Networks launch solution for quantum threats

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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encryption
IBM and Palo Alto Networks launch a Quantum-Safe Readiness solution to help firms tackle security risks from emerging quantum computing threats.
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Hacktivism: From digital protest to real-world threat - what organisations must do to keep up

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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physical security
Hacktivism, once seen as digital protest, now intertwines with state agendas, posing complex cyber threats amid global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
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Domain security: The foundation for a resilient digital world

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Australia faces over 30 million phishing attacks in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for proactive domain-level cybersecurity to protect digital trust.
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AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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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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NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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The National Cyber Security Centre warns China among top cyber threats as UK sees a 50% rise in major cyber-attacks, with serious incidents nearly every two days.