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HackerOne hires new leaders to drive AI security push
DevOps

HackerOne hires new leaders to drive AI security push

HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Sophos launches new services to help plug organisational cyber gaps
Firewalls

Sophos launches new services to help plug organisational cyber gaps

Sophos has launched Advisory Services, a new suite of cybersecurity tests to identify and fix security gaps within organisations, enhancing cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director
Cloud Access Security Broker

Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Chris Bell joins Sophos as Senior VP for Channel Alliances
Firewalls

Chris Bell joins Sophos as Senior VP for Channel Alliances

Sophos has appointed Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel Alliances, aiming to enhance partner relationships and channel strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Firewalls

LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape

Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Malware

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary
Customer Experience

Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary

Red Canary has appointed Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly 20 years of cybersecurity leadership to enhance global sales.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Secureworks riding cybersecurity leadership wave
Ransomware

Exclusive: Secureworks riding cybersecurity leadership wave

Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, reveals in an exclusive interview how the firm strengthens its cybersecurity solutions across 60 countries globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Marketing Technologies

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary

For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033
Firewalls

Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033

The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive
Marketing Technologies

Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive

Portugal-based cybersecurity giant, Jscrambler, advances global expansion plans with the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Mukesh Sharma, and Tyson Whitten as the Vice President of Global Marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
BG&E chooses Secureworks as first line of cyber defence
Cybersecurity

BG&E chooses Secureworks as first line of cyber defence

BG&E, an international engineering company, has selected Secureworks' Taegis ManagedXDR as its first line of cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report
Cybersecurity

Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report

Ransomware attacks are happening faster than ever, with threat actors achieving complete system compromise in less than 24 hours, according to Secureworks. .

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
GOLD MELODY acts as initial access broker, says Secureworks report
Cybersecurity

GOLD MELODY acts as initial access broker, says Secureworks report

GOLD MELODY identified as cyber threat group selling access to compromised organisations to other criminals. Active since 2017.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

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Sophos Endpoint integrated with Taegis after USD $859m deal
Firewalls

Sophos Endpoint integrated with Taegis after USD $859m deal

Sophos integrates its Endpoint protection with Taegis MDR and XDR services after acquiring Secureworks for USD $859m, enhancing security and cutting costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025