Okta stories
CrowdStrike will acquire identity security specialist SGNL to add continuous, AI-ready access enforcement across human and machine users.
Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
AvePoint enhances its Confidence Platform with new multi-SaaS data protection and AI oversight tools to boost security and compliance in complex cloud environments.
Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.
Salesforce expands its platform with new data governance and AI tools to improve enterprise AI success and security, addressing key challenges in scaling AI.
The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.
Rubrik has enhanced its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to help firms swiftly detect and reverse malicious identity changes, boosting hybrid cyber defence.
Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
Specops uReset now supports cloud-only Entra ID, enabling 24/7 self-service password resets and reducing IT help desk password-related calls.
Cybercriminal groups ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider have escalated phishing attacks on Salesforce and major firms like Google, signalling possible collaboration.
HelixML launches Helix 2.0, enabling enterprises to deploy AI agents on private infrastructure in just eight weeks, cutting costs by up to 75%.
BeyondTrust unveils Secrets Insights to expose hidden identity risks in cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing security against growing AI threats.
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.
Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.
SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
AWS launches Bedrock AgentCore to enhance AI agent deployment and invests $100 million in generative AI development to boost enterprise applications.
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.
Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
