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Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits
Cloud Security

Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI & USD $2.6m in benefits

Forrester finds Okta Identity Governance delivers 211% ROI and USD $2.6m in benefits by reducing manual effort and boosting compliance in under six months.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work
Firewalls

Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work

Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Software-as-a-Service

SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million
Hyperscale

AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore & boosts generative AI with $100 million

AWS launches Bedrock AgentCore to enhance AI agent deployment and invests $100 million in generative AI development to boost enterprise applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks
Phishing

Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails
Data Protection

Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Data Protection

Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents
Digital Transformation

AWS unveils AgentCore suite & invests USD $100 million in AI agents

AWS launches Amazon Bedrock AgentCore suite and invests USD $100 million to boost secure, scalable AI agent deployment for enterprises worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations
Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring
Digital Transformation

IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring

US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
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
Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security
Firewalls

Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns
Generative AI

AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns

Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing
Malware

Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing

Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Phishing

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Digital Transformation

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky

Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025