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Renowned global intelligence and cyber security consultancy - S-RM has promoted Casey O’Brien to Global Head of Incident Response (IR). Casey’s appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in its international cyber practice and its ability to support clients worldwide, around the clock.  Casey will work closely with Joani Green, Chief Information Officer, to deepen collaboration between regional teams, streamline ways of working, and enhance the firm’s use...

New independent research from Six Degrees, the secure, integrated cloud services provider, reveals a dangerous disconnect between retailer cyber confidence and real-world cyber resilience.   Data from the Six Degrees Retail Whitepaper shows that while most UK retailers are highly confident about their security posture, one in five admit their current defenses wouldn’t prevent a cyber-attack. This disconnect has far-reaching impacts because the retail sector faces an increasing v...

Google Cloud announced a significant, multi-million-dollar contract with the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) to deliver highly secure, sovereign cloud capabilities. This strategic partnership is a major step in bolstering NATO's digital infrastructure, strengthening its data governance, and enabling it to securely leverage cutting-edge cloud and AI capabilities.  NCIA selected Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to support the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATE...

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, released new research revealing the mounting pressure on security teams as they struggle to keep pace with the rising number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).  The Vulnerability Management Report explores the challenges of vulnerability mafnagement and includes insights from 200 IT security decision-makers across the UK and APAC.  Additional strain As the number of CVEs continues to rise, nearly half (46%) of...

As the anticipated “Q-Day” approaches—the moment when quantum computers will render traditional encryption obsolete—executives are beginning to recognise that quantum risk management has evolved into a shared value-chain imperative, not a narrow cybersecurity exercise within individual organisations. The ability to withstand quantum-driven disruption now depends on how effectively corporate ecosystems—spanning suppliers, customers, platforms, and partners—coor...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-powered security solutions, has been recognised by A&S magazine as a ‘2025 Global Top 50 Security Company’, marking its fifteenth consecutive year on the prestigious list. This consistent achievement underscores the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and global influence. A&S ranks the world’s top security companies annually based on revenue and profitability. Suprema has secured its place on this list since 2011. asmag.com&r...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, announced at Microsoft Ignite 2025 that its Nutanix Cloud Platform solution will support Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments. This will enable organisations to run Azure Virtual Desktop on premises on the Nutanix AHV hypervisor, offering a new level of flexibility in how virtual desktops are deployed and managed. This effort aims to meet the evolving needs of distributed workforces and will give IT teams more infrastruc...

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a pioneering specialist insurer, announces the appointment of Cesar Silvestre as Head of Cyber Reinsurance Solutions, reporting to Laila Khudairi, Head of Cyber & Enterprise Risk. He takes up his new role with immediate effect and will lead the launch of TMK's new cyber reinsurance solutions offering. Silvestre brings over 12 years of specialised insurance experience to his new role. He joins from Beazley where he served as a Speciality Treaty Underwriter in the pr...

Entrust, a global pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, released its seventh annual Identity Fraud Report for 2026. The report examines global trends, tactics, and techniques used in identity fraud over the past year, providing actionable insights to help businesses protect their customers and operations. Deepfakes and injection attacks on the rise     New data reveals deepfakes account for one in five biometric fraud attempts, and instances of deepfaked selfies...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand pioneering in advanced computing, announces the rankings of its 58 Eviden-built systems in the TOP500 and Green500, official listings of the world’s most powerful and most energy-efficient supercomputers.  Amongst the 58 Eviden-built systems listed in the TOP500, JUPITER, through its Booster partition, remains the 4th most powerful supercomputer in the world and Europe’s 1st, marking a historic milestone as Europe’s first system to off...

As agentic commerce takes hold, retailers are entering a new phase of automation, where AI agents act on behalf of real users to browse, compare, and buy. But these same capabilities can be weaponised by fraudsters. This Black Friday, the challenge isn’t stopping bots; it’s distinguishing between legitimate agent-driven interactions and malicious automation designed to mimic them. Identity amid rising automation That distinction matters most at the account layer, where retailers m...

Cyber threats against the Office for Budget Responsibility have over doubled in the past 12 months, ahead of Rachel Reeves’ crunch Autumn Budget. On November 26th, Reeves is set to announce a wave of economic policies to fight against the high cost of borrowing in the UK, with hints of income tax and inheritance tax hikes on the horizon.  The Office for Budget Responsibility provides an independent analysis of the UK’s public finances, from which the Chancellor of the Exchequ...

A Russian telecom company that develops technology to allow phone and internet companies to conduct web surveillance and censorship was hacked, had its website defaced, and had data stolen from its servers, TechCrunch has learned. Founded in Russia, Protei makes telecommunications systems for phone and internet providers across dozens of countries, including Bahrain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Pakistan and much of central Africa. The company, now headquartered in Jordan, sells video conferencin...

EclecticIQ, a global pioneer in cyber threat intelligence technology, announced the appointment of Andrew Milne as Chief Marketing Officer and Steve Armstrong as Chief Revenue Officer. The leadership expansion comes as EclecticIQ enters its next phase of growth, building the go-to-market capabilities required for further global scale in the rapidly evolving threat intelligence market.  As CMO, Milne will oversee marketing and sales development with three strategic imperatives: establishing...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in mobile security, released new research from its zLabs team revealing a sharp rise in mobile threats tied to the holiday shopping season. The Mobile Shopping Report: From Carts to Credentials highlights how cybercriminals are exploiting the seasonal surge in e-commerce and mobile app activity to target both consumers and enterprises. According to zLabs’ analysis, mishing (mobile phishing) remains the most widespread and effective mobile attack vector. Smis...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, and Citrix, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc., have announced an integration that automates the entire lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, from issuance to renewal. This collaboration pairs DigiCert’s capabilities with Citrix NetScaler’s Zero-Touch Certificate Management (ZTCM) and ACME protocol integration, empowering enterprises to maintain continuous security and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Th...

Digital workplace solutions and managed services pioneer Espria returns in December with another Optimise IT exhibition, pioneering the discussion on how IT solutions can best work together to provide the ultimate support for businesses and end-user experience.  Post-COVID, Espria hosted a series of Optimise IT webinar discussions, covering themes such as business peace of mind, business readiness and AI integrations for workplace teams. These discussions have featured key spokespeople fro...

In the face of escalating cyber threats, building a resilient organisation is no longer just an IT issue—it's a core business strategy. The ability to protect critical data and recover quickly after an attack is what defines success and ensures business continuity. This is particularly important as 79% of organisations are concerned that they will experience a disruptive event in the next twelve months. Dell Technologies is committed to helping users build that resilience. With the PowerP...

Rapid7, a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, has released its Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report, revealing how threat actors are accelerating the race between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, consolidating ransomware power structures, and increasingly weaponising artificial intelligence to evade detection.  The report draws from Rapid7’s Intelligence Hub, AttackerKB, incident response, and managed detection and response (MDR) telemetry, offering data-driven...

Cyware, the pioneer in AI-powered threat intelligence management, secure threat sharing and collaboration, as well as hyper-orchestration and security automation, announced the launch of a new Cyware Quarterback AI solution delivering an AI Fabric to uniquely address security use cases. Cyware Quarterback AI was initially launched as a Co-pilot chat assistant in March 2024. Since that first release the AI market has evolved significantly and Cyware’s AI strategy and innovation h...

AuditBoard, the pioneering AI-powered global platform for connected risk, announced the findings of its 2026 Focus on the Future report, revealing the internal audit profession is navigating an environment of hyper volatility defined by accelerating, interconnected risks. The survey of 213 global internal audit pioneers shows the profession is being challenged by three converging forces: persistently tight resources, the rise of AI, and a demand for role redefinition. Overcome r...

The international cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra announces the launch of Sectra Tiger/E Managed Service—a sovereign, fully managed collaboration platform designed to meet the evolving needs of authorities, municipalities, essential entities, and corporations.  The new solution enables secure, scalable, and easy-to-use mobile communication for sensitive but unclassified information. It supports calls, video, and chat with strong encryption, provides endpoint secur...

NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company specialising in data protection and disaster recovery solutions for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments, has now announced financial results for Q3 2025, driven by growth in EMEA, customer expansion, and new partnerships. Strong overall business growth NAKIVO achieved 20% booking growth and 15% collections growth in Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024, demonstrating continued demand for the company’s data protection soluti...

iDenfy, a major provider of identity verification and fraud prevention technology, announced a new partnership with GoFun, an innovative gaming technology company focused on creating a secure and transparent online entertainment experience for its own platform users. GoFun integrated iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solutions to automate the user onboarding and account opening process and protect the platform against fraudsters trying to find loopholes in...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the Baird Global Industrials Conference. They will speak at 11:25 a.m. CT on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies website at www.tranetechnologies.com under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the event. 

artius.iD, the pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed the founder of Docusign, Court Lorenzini, to its Board of Strategic Advisors.  The appointment comes as artius.iD continues to tap into the growing demand for sophisticated ID solutions to protect against complex AI-enabled threats. New global standard for how trust Lorenzini is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with more than three decades of experience founding and scaling high-g...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that sales activity through the first two months of the Company’s third fiscal quarter continues to strengthen. RAD has secured dozens of new device orders, including ROSA™, RIO™, ROAMEO™, alongside multiple software licence agreements, including SARA™, RAD’s ag...

SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced that Bill Oliver, Managing Director for the Americas, and Tim Alsop, Product Architect and Managing Director for the U.K., will present at ASUG Tech Connect 2025 on strategies for securing SAP environments.  Their session, “Securing the Digital Core: SAP Cybersecurity Strategies,” will highlight the SecurityBridge Platform and the newly integrated TrustBroker technology, demonstrating how these...

SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced Secure Together New York 2025, an in-person SAP security event on November 12, 2025, at the Accenture Office, One Manhattan West, New York. SecurityBridge’s expertise in SAP cybersecurity has been featured by top-tier media outlets, including Forbes, TechRadar, and The Hacker News. The company will join forces with partners - Accenture, Bowbridge, Fortinet, NextLabs, and Saviynt to deliver a full day of expert...

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) stipulates that, in future, manufacturers and distributors of digital products with an internet connection must provide a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). This will help to identify potential software vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers so that they can be remedied in a timely manner. The CRA therefore requires a detailed list of all programs, libraries, frameworks, and dependencies for networked devices, machines, and systems, without exceptio...