security automation

As organizations continue to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, the principles and technologies underpinning cybersecurity are in a perpetual state of evolution. Over recent years, the Zero Trust architecture has emerged as the standard approach for those intent on fortifying...

Unchecked vulnerabilities in core developer tools can threaten the digital foundation upon which software infrastructure depends, and the recently disclosed CVE-2025-46835 is a prime example of risks that emerge from seemingly innocuous workflows. As the software ecosystem becomes ever more...

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has long stood as a central pillar in enterprise security, serving as the frontline defense against malware, phishing, and a myriad of sophisticated cyberattacks. However, even the strongest security solutions are not immune from vulnerabilities. In early 2022...

In the increasingly complex landscape of hybrid and multi-cloud computing, the critical importance of robust, scalable, and standards-driven security solutions cannot be overstated. Over the past decade, cloud adoption has evolved from hopeful experimentation to business-critical infrastructure...

South Africa’s cyber security landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, spurred by the dual catalysts of escalating digital adoption and a corresponding wave of ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. Ransomware, phishing campaigns, insider attacks, and deeply engineered multi-vector exploits...

Deutsche Telekom, a global leader in telecommunications and IT services, has announced its implementation of IBM Concert, an AI-powered automation solution designed to enhance IT operations by streamlining patch management and orchestrating security-related activities. Patch management is a...

Managed service providers (MSPs) stand at the frontline of the cloud-driven workplace revolution, charged with the dual imperative of delivering efficient IT services and protecting an ever-expanding digital estate. The rise of flexible, collaborative work environments enabled by Microsoft 365...

Microsoft is once again raising the bar in enterprise email security with the rollout of Mail Bombing Detection in Microsoft Defender for Office 365, a move set to strengthen defenses against one of the most disruptive cyberattack trends affecting organizations worldwide—email bombing. As attack...

In a landscape rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence, organizations face unprecedented challenges in protecting sensitive data while harnessing the power of advanced digital tools. Enterprises pushing deeper into AI realize that their most valuable asset—information—has become more exposed...

Email bombing, a cyberattack technique that inundates a target's inbox with a deluge of emails, has long been a tool for malicious actors aiming to disrupt communication channels and mask more insidious activities. Recognizing the escalating threat posed by such attacks, Microsoft has introduced...

Microsoft 365 has become the digital heart of modern organizations, supporting operations that range from email and file storage to real-time collaboration and regulatory compliance. Despite its reputation for robust security and the billions of dollars Microsoft invests in cybersecurity...

Varonis Systems and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing data security, governance, and compliance for organizations adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This collaboration seeks to integrate Varonis' Data Security Platform with Microsoft's suite of...

In a significant move to bolster data security in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), Varonis Systems has partnered with Microsoft to enhance the secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This collaboration aims to provide organizations with the tools necessary to safely implement AI-driven...

Microsoft’s ongoing investment in enterprise security takes a significant leap forward with the rollout of a sophisticated feature in Microsoft Defender for Office 365: advanced detection and mitigation of email bombing attacks. As cybercriminal tactics grow in complexity and frequency...

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway products—key infrastructure for many enterprise environments—have once again found themselves at the center of the cybersecurity spotlight. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently added a new vulnerability, CVE-2025-6543, to its Known...

As email-based threats continue to evolve in both scope and sophistication, organizations leveraging Microsoft’s business productivity suite face a relentless challenge: how to protect their workforce—and their most sensitive data—from increasingly novel attack tactics. One such cybercrime...

Microsoft’s strategic leap into the nexus of cybersecurity and insurance signifies a seismic shift in how enterprises perceive and manage digital risk. The June 2025 partnership between Microsoft and Antigen Security is more than just a new line of business or a clever bundling of services. It...

For small businesses leveraging Microsoft 365, security is no longer a passive IT checkbox—it is a living, breathing discipline that can directly impact the survival and reputation of an organization. The surge in cyberattacks exploiting cloud misconfigurations and the rise of sophisticated...

DevSecOps marks a profound shift in modern software engineering, moving security to the forefront of development rather than relegating it to a postscript. It’s a philosophy and practice that transforms not just the code, but organizational culture, development velocity, and, ultimately, the...

In today’s fast-evolving digital world, truly durable security—the kind that doesn’t just fix problems but prevents them from returning—is an elusive goal for organizations of every size. Few companies operate at a scale more challenging than Microsoft, where protecting a global cloud and...