UK Stories

UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025

UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks

Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

AI Security

EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era

The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Firewalls

Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks

Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis

Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to help SMBs prevent outbound email risks by using real-time machine learning alerts against data breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)

Rushing with AI in compliance risks hefty fines or job losses, as speed without precision fails regulators and demands solid human oversight.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Data Protection

AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs

SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

By Rhonda Robati • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Virtualisation

Azul & Payara partner to simplify codeless Java migration

Azul and Payara have partnered to offer a codeless, lift-and-shift solution simplifying Java application modernisation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

AI-driven cyberattacks remain rare as models show key flaws

AI-driven cyberattacks are currently rare due to key flaws in models, with research showing AI lacks reliability for complete autonomous hacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform

Cynomi enhances its vCISO platform with Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning, helping MSPs and MSSPs boost cybersecurity and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Celonis & Bright Cape launch app to streamline KYC compliance

Celonis and Bright Cape launch Smart KYC Control Tower app to help financial firms cut costs, boost compliance and improve customer experience in KYC processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Network Infrastructure

ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs

Australian firm ORCA Opti has launched an AI system to help SMEs cut costs on cyber threats and compliance by integrating key business functions seamlessly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Partner Programmes

NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth

NAVEX appoints Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to lead growth and localise governance, risk, and compliance solutions amid rising demand in Japan.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025

DevOps

Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025