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Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Firewalls

Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem

The hire is designed to widen Claroty’s reach in industrial cyber security by strengthening a partner network that drives sales and delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
Firewalls

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities

An exploited SharePoint spoofing bug is among 167 fixes, as Microsoft also patches a critical unauthenticated Windows RCE and a Defender flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Last month
China-linked Red Menshen hides inside telecoms networks
Unified Communications

China-linked Red Menshen hides inside telecoms networks

Dormant implants in carrier systems could expose subscriber data and signals across Europe and APAC, Rapid7 warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
Hybrid Cloud

Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics

Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks
Unified Communications

Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks

Rapid7 warns that hands-on attacks against cellular IoT hardware can pivot through trusted modules to breach cloud and backend systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Rapid7 adds runtime validation to Exposure Command
Data Protection

Rapid7 adds runtime validation to Exposure Command

Rapid7's Exposure Command now adds runtime validation and DSPM to rank real attack paths in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Bonfy unveils ACS 2.0 to secure data for AI agents
Data Protection

Bonfy unveils ACS 2.0 to secure data for AI agents

Bonfy launches ACS 2.0, a cross-channel data security platform to monitor and control how AI agents access, process and share content.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Rapid7 warns exploited software flaws more than double
Firewalls

Rapid7 warns exploited software flaws more than double

Rapid7 warns exploited high and critical software flaws more than doubled in 2025, as attackers compress disclosure-to-attack windows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Rapid7 adds Platinum tier, streamlines partner deals
Security Operations Centres

Rapid7 adds Platinum tier, streamlines partner deals

Rapid7 unveils a new Platinum partner tier and two-route deal model to simplify channel engagement and boost managed security growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Firewalls

Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Rapid7 crowns Orro APJ Partner of the Year for 2026
Customer Experience

Rapid7 crowns Orro APJ Partner of the Year for 2026

Rapid7 names Orro its 2026 APJ Partner of the Year as four other Australian security specialists secure top regional award honours.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Firewalls

Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push
Cloud Security

Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push

Rapid7 appoints veteran cyber leader Simon Ractliffe as APJ general manager to drive regional growth and deepen Microsoft-focused security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Rapid7 unveils MDR service built for Microsoft users
Security Information and Event Management

Rapid7 unveils MDR service built for Microsoft users

Rapid7 has launched a Microsoft-focused MDR service that fuses Defender telemetry with its SIEM and global SOC for unified threat response.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Rapid7, ARMO unite to bolster cloud runtime security
Hybrid Cloud

Rapid7, ARMO unite to bolster cloud runtime security

Rapid7 partners with ARMO to embed cloud runtime detection into its Command Platform, unifying exposure management and live threat response.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

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Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer

Quorum Cyber has hired veteran security executive Joe Strathmann as chief operating officer to scale its Microsoft-focused cyber services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026