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A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost
Data Protection

A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost

Organisations using several AI models will get spending, access and policy controls in one place, as use of generative tools spreads across departments.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats
Disaster Recovery

Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats

The update is aimed at speeding recovery and containing breaches as AI agents gain access to corporate identity systems.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Digital Transformation

GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen

A widening blind spot in machine access is pushing security teams to rethink identity controls as AI agents and bots gain privileges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Okta expands identity governance & access security
Digital Transformation

Okta expands identity governance & access security

Security teams face tighter control over cloud and AI access as Okta adds automation to cut manual reviews and curb credential abuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hexnode launches Synapse AI layer for IT workflows
Endpoint Protection

Hexnode launches Synapse AI layer for IT workflows

It aims to cut manual handoffs in onboarding, access changes and incident response by linking multiple enterprise tools under one AI layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud outlines SQL Server login migration fix
DevOps

Google Cloud outlines SQL Server login migration fix

Applications can be left unable to connect after database cutover unless server logins are recreated or remapped with matching SIDs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Commvault cuts Active Directory recovery to minutes
Data Protection

Commvault cuts Active Directory recovery to minutes

A clean standby copy aims to keep authentication and access running after cyberattacks, helping firms restore Active Directory in minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Zyxel adds identity tools to Nebula cloud platform
Software-as-a-Service

Zyxel adds identity tools to Nebula cloud platform

Identity-led access, faster fault finding and simpler hardware swaps are aimed at reducing workload for overstretched IT teams and MSPs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix
Data Protection

Rubrik & CrowdStrike launch faster identity attack fix

Integrated automation aims to cut identity-breach recovery from days to hours, reducing manual work for security teams during outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws
Ransomware

Microsoft patches two critical Active Directory flaws

The flaws could have let attackers hijack identities and take over domains in environments where Active Directory still runs most enterprise access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Clop-linked web shell hits Windchill in new exploit
Virtual Private Networks

Clop-linked web shell hits Windchill in new exploit

Manufacturers face credential theft and engineering-data loss after a tailored Windchill web shell tied to Clop exploited CVE-2026-12569.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Lancom sees automation demand rise as firms cut friction
Software-as-a-Service

Lancom sees automation demand rise as firms cut friction

Automation spending is rising as firms use it to cut back-office bottlenecks and free staff for revenue-generating work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Rubrik launches Agent Identity for AI agent controls
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Agent Identity for AI agent controls

Security teams face a widening gap as most leaders expect AI agents to outrun guardrails within a year, Rubrik said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
SpecterOps adds AWS & Entra Agent ID to BloodHound
Data Protection

SpecterOps adds AWS & Entra Agent ID to BloodHound

Security teams can now trace attack routes across AWS and Microsoft Entra, as SpecterOps extends BloodHound into hybrid and AI-linked environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

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Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool
Digital Transformation

Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool

Mixed identity estates and older encryption dependencies are turning Active Directory migrations into outage risks for large organisations.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises
Software-as-a-Service

UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises

Boards are demanding more from UK security chiefs as 72% now block generative AI use and 74% fear a material cyberattack within a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT
DevOps

The cloud debt crisis coming for Canadian enterprise IT

Cloud spending is set to trigger costly remediation for Canadian firms as undocumented systems, rising costs and security gaps pile up.

By Russ Profant • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Aug 2026
Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales
Data Protection

Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales

Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026