Enterprise security stories
Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.
Tight security budgets are tilting towards AI, with 69% of Chief Information Security Officers making it their top priority for new spending.
The appointment comes as Omnissa looks to bolster its position in endpoint management software amid the rise of AI agents in workplaces.
AI is pushing customers to pay partners for clarity and outcomes, as data volumes surge and existing security tools miss key blind spots.
Businesses will be able to control AI bills more tightly as Microsoft folds chat, coding and autonomous agents into one Copilot app.
Enterprises risk exposing sensitive records as AI agents inherit broad access by default, leaving accountability and audit trails unresolved.
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
Strong demand for QNX helped lift BlackBerry's second-quarter profit and cash flow, prompting the company to increase full-year guidance.
Machine-generated requests now account for more than half of Fastly's network traffic, intensifying pressure to govern AI costs and security.
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI use across Windows estates, as Bitdefender adds risk ranking and policy controls to GravityZone.
Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.
The service is aimed at firms that pay for Microsoft security tools but have yet to turn them into fully operational defences.
The hire comes as the identity security company passes USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue and faces sharper scrutiny on profitability.
Partner-led sales now account for Exabeam's highest-volume pipeline source, as new-logo business surged 138% above plan in the first half.
Regulated security teams get auditable AI assistance as Corelight's new tools aim to speed triage without losing traceability.
Security teams can now query older telemetry in place, cutting storage costs and avoiding data moves before investigations.
Security teams can now isolate and fix infected Macs as Hexnode broadens XDR coverage and adds automated remediation.
Access risks are rising as cloud and AI adoption multiplies digital identities, prompting the enlarged team to target more complex controls.
Many organisations are still at an early stage of post-quantum adoption, with most only planning or testing quantum-safe cryptography.