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HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Data Protection

HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan

Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026

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Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
Robotics

Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents

Governance gaps are slowing enterprise adoption as most technology leaders say AI deployment is outpacing controls, according to a cited IBM study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Chris Gore book blames ownership for workplace tech failures
Digital Transformation

Chris Gore book blames ownership for workplace tech failures

Workplace systems often falter after go-live, leaving staff with unreliable meeting rooms and higher support costs, the book says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Disaster Recovery

Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly

Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says
Data Protection

AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says

Defenders face shorter patching windows as Check Point says AI can now turn new flaws into working exploits within hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says
Malware

AI now drives live cyber attacks, Check Point says

Security teams face faster, harder-to-trace intrusions as AI is now being used to write attack code and run deception during breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI shifts from novelty to infrastructure, firms say
Digital Transformation

AI shifts from novelty to infrastructure, firms say

Firms say the bigger payoff now lies in embedding AI into logistics, security and data systems, while poor governance leaves firms exposed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Data Protection

Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge

Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users
Data Protection

Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users

European customers will be able to keep primary email data in the EU from August, easing compliance and improving response times.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI
Robotics

Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI

Wider use of AI is raising fresh concerns over security, skills and ROI as businesses race ahead of governance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Malware

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year

Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026

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IO finds UK cyber managers doubt compliance model scales
Data Protection

IO finds UK cyber managers doubt compliance model scales

Only one in three UK cyber managers think their compliance model can scale as new rules pile pressure on governance teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Tactical Air Support scores perfect 110 in CMMC review
Physical Security

Tactical Air Support scores perfect 110 in CMMC review

A gap between perceived readiness and formal scrutiny forced the defence contractor to rebuild its compliance programme before passing.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI trust & governance seen as key to safe adoption
Data Protection

AI trust & governance seen as key to safe adoption

As AI spreads through core business functions, executives warn weak oversight could expose firms to deepfakes, fraud and costly incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Software-as-a-Service

AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff

Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework
Private Cloud

Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework

Regulated industries may get a safer route to production AI as the tie-up offers tighter control over data, governance and deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026
Australian firms rush AI adoption amid rising risks
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms rush AI adoption amid rising risks

Boards face mounting pressure to set AI rules now, as faster adoption is exposing Australian firms to data, workforce and security risks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026