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AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Data Protection

AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust

Breaches are rising as AI tools widen access inside firms, leaving security teams struggling to spot data flows that Zero Trust was built to limit.

By David Land • 5 min read • Last week
Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
Data Protection

Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ

IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Digital Transformation

Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity

Crew members could save time and cut cyber risk as maritime firms replace physical SIM swaps with eSIMs for shore connectivity.

By Berk Bayraktar • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Data Protection

Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools

Customers deploying AI agents face wider security gaps as Fortinet adds runtime protection and validation through its Virtue AI deal.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Data Protection

AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses

Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last week
Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security
Data Protection

Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security

Fragmented defences are leaving most security teams unable to trace sensitive data after incidents, according to Netskope research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
AvePoint launches AI data classification & recovery
Data Protection

AvePoint launches AI data classification & recovery

Pressure is mounting on businesses to secure AI data and recover faster after cyber incidents, as static labels and ad hoc restoration prove too slow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users
Data Protection

Drata launches AI agent governance for Anthropic users

Enterprises running Anthropic-based agents can now track and control their actions, as Drata opens limited access to a new governance tool.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
SAP Concur warns of travel expense compliance risks
Software-as-a-Service

SAP Concur warns of travel expense compliance risks

Half of business travellers admit bending expense rules, as unapproved AI use and weak approvals add to finance teams' compliance worries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
BeyondTrust adds AI identity controls to Pathfinder
Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust adds AI identity controls to Pathfinder

Security teams must now track AI agents and machine accounts as well as staff, as BeyondTrust expands Pathfinder to cover privileged access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sentra launches Shadow AI DLP to block sensitive data
Software-as-a-Service

Sentra launches Shadow AI DLP to block sensitive data

Boards are under pressure to curb staff use of ChatGPT and similar tools, as pasted data could expose customer records and source code.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps
Data Protection

Island launches enterprise vibe publishing for employee apps

Governance gaps are widening as AI-assisted coding lets non-engineers create internal apps faster than companies can review them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds
Data Protection

Most UK retailers hit by AI security incidents, survey finds

Nearly 60% of big UK retailers reported AI security incidents last year as rapid adoption outpaced governance and risk checks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
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 • This month
Employees quietly using AI while teams have spare capacity
Digital Transformation

Employees quietly using AI while teams have spare capacity

Businesses may be over-hiring while staff quietly turn to consumer AI tools outside company controls, Prodoscore data suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout

It gives MSPs a single workflow to onboard small business clients to AI, cutting manual steps and reducing shadow AI risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study
Malware

Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study

Malware and phishing risks are rising for UK employers as many staff use company smartphones to access illegal streams, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month