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Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough
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Exclusive: Zoho's Chief Cyber Evangelist on why MFA alone is not enough

AI security optimism is running ahead of readiness, as most Canadian organisations still lack zero trust and full access visibility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
Firewalls

HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges

HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
SailPoint launches Agentic Fabric to secure AI agents
Digital Transformation

SailPoint launches Agentic Fabric to secure AI agents

The new platform aims to close a governance gap as autonomous software agents increasingly access sensitive systems and data without oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Sonatype joins Linux Foundation registry working group
DevOps

Sonatype joins Linux Foundation registry working group

Sonatype joins Linux Foundation registry working group to tackle funding, governance and security pressures as package downloads near 10 trillion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams
Digital Transformation

Netskope launches AgentSkope AI agents for security teams

It aims to reduce alert fatigue for security teams, with one beta customer processing 14 million daily alerts in minutes instead of hours.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
WatchGuard buys Perimeters.io in cloud security push
Data Protection

WatchGuard buys Perimeters.io in cloud security push

MSPs will gain a single platform for cloud threat detection as the deal widens WatchGuard's reach into identity and SaaS security.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Security teams gain wider visibility as Infoblox folds Axur into a new service that scans 40 million URLs a day for phishing and impersonation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Data Protection

Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises

Enterprises adopting AI in regulated sectors face fresh risks from model tampering and agent misuse, which Cognizant aims to address.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Firewalls

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders

Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Digital Transformation

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence

The tie-up could help security teams cut false alarms and patch faster as automated attacks shrink defenders’ reaction time.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response
Drones

Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response

Breaches in Canada and Australia are exposing a wider airport security gap, as trespassers can still reach aircraft before responders arrive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Data Protection

Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage

The move aims to widen security coverage as firms struggle to test expanding attack surfaces quickly enough.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents
Cloud Security

Sysdig launches headless cloud security for AI agents

Cloud teams can now investigate incidents and fix risks inside coding tools, as Sysdig shifts security work from dashboards to AI agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection
Virtual Private Networks

Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection

Security risks are rising as AI agents handle emails, code and financial tasks, prompting Gen to add new protections in Norton 360.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns
Multi-factor authentication

Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns

More than six million Britons may be exposing accounts to hackers by using one password across email, banking, shopping and social media.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Expel launches AI framework for security operations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel launches AI framework for security operations

Security teams facing rising alert volumes now have a guide for deciding which tasks AI should handle and which need human control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026