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KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 retains its top spot in the G2 Grid Fall 2025 Report, leading in Security Awareness Training and Incident Response for multiple years.
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KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.
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SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.
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Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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education, learning & training
WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.
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Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
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FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.
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Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Seismic reveals vision for trusted, tailored AI to transform enablement teams, boosting revenue growth and supporting seamless, secure operations across sectors.
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Cybersecurity education expands as universities target workforce gap

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Universities worldwide are expanding cybersecurity courses to tackle a growing workforce shortage amid rising cyberattacks on educational institutions.
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Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
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KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.
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Half of firms lack AI expertise despite rising interest in EAM tech

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Nearly half of industrial firms lack the expertise to adopt AI and advanced tech in asset management, despite growing interest in tools like machine learning and digital twins.
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KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free, multilingual resource kit featuring arcade-style tools to help organisations boost cybersecurity during Awareness Month 2025.
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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education, learning & training
Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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KnowBe4 launches free arcade-themed kit for Security Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.
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AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.
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Turnitin updates tool to detect AI bypassers & humanised text

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Turnitin has updated its AI detection tools to identify AI-generated and humanised text, helping educators uphold academic integrity amid rising misuse.
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Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Cognizant set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD with 53,199 staff in a global AI hackathon, creating over 30,600 ideas to boost innovation and AI skills.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.