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Abnormal AI expands security with three new products
Multi-factor authentication

Abnormal AI expands security with three new products

The rollout targets post-login attacks, rogue AI use and fake job candidates as customers seek stronger control over identities and access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

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CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Malware

CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity

Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
Data Protection

How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?

Phishing-resistant logins could curb account takeovers that let criminals tamper with tax data, refunds and audit trails across firms.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Okta to buy Permiso Security in identity threat push
Cloud Security

Okta to buy Permiso Security in identity threat push

The deal aims to give security teams faster detection of post-authentication attacks as AI agents and machine identities multiply across cloud systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Cybercriminals shift from ransomware to data theft
Software-as-a-Service

Cybercriminals shift from ransomware to data theft

Organisations face a growing risk of silent data theft as criminals exploit cloud identities and credentials for extortion instead of encryption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds 1Password to AWS Marketplace

The deal gives EMEA partners a simpler way to buy identity security software through AWS Marketplace as cloud procurement grows faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
System administrators face growing security burden
Digital Transformation

System administrators face growing security burden

Cloud, AI and hybrid work are pushing system administrators into frontline risk management as phishing threats become harder to spot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 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
Delinea launches runtime authorisation for AI agents
Privileged Access Management

Delinea launches runtime authorisation for AI agents

Businesses using AI agents can now approve or block individual commands in real time, reducing the risk of authorised access doing unauthorised things.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs
Encryption

Microsoft launches AI cyber model to cut security costs

The new model is designed to halve operating costs for Microsoft's MDASH security system as automated attacks grow cheaper and more frequent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
KeeperPAM tops SoftwareReviews privileged access report
Digital Transformation

KeeperPAM tops SoftwareReviews privileged access report

Customer sentiment may help steer buyers as KeeperPAM scored highest in SoftwareReviews' privileged access management comparison.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Tenable adds always-on AI routines to Hexa platform
Digital Transformation

Tenable adds always-on AI routines to Hexa platform

Security teams could cut overnight triage and remediation work as the platform gains persistent memory and scheduled routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
BlueVoyant launches Microsoft 365 E7 readiness bundle
Data Protection

BlueVoyant launches Microsoft 365 E7 readiness bundle

Organisations adopting Microsoft's top security tier are being offered a single bundle to cover data protection, identity controls and AI agent oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

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Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR & launches Zuma AI
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR & launches Zuma AI

The rise of AI agents is forcing security teams to rethink access controls, as the identity vendor passes USD $300 million in ARR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
ReliaQuest launches SIEM-less threat detection tool
Hybrid Cloud

ReliaQuest launches SIEM-less threat detection tool

Security teams could cut storage and response delays as ReliaQuest's new platform detects threats before telemetry is indexed or centralised.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Singulr expands AI governance to endpoints & gateways
Data Protection

Singulr expands AI governance to endpoints & gateways

Security teams gain broader oversight as Singulr extends AI governance from browsers to employee devices, gateways and agent platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR with Zuma launch
Data Protection

Saviynt tops USD $300 million ARR with Zuma launch

New controls for AI agents and machine identities come as Saviynt passes USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, with bookings up more than 80%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026