SecurityBrief US - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Opinion stories

Sezen

Black Box Automation vs. Engineer Control: The partnership redefining Kubernetes FinOps

Last week
#
virtualisation
#
uc
#
devops
Kloia teams with Kubeadapt.io to champion observability-led Kubernetes cost control, putting engineers in charge of savings and safe rightsizing.
Scott

Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue

Last week
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
cx
Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.
Aparna

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

Last week
#
gaming
#
blockchain
#
physical security
World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.
Jerome

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

Last week
#
firewalls
#
vpns
#
ransomware
Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.
Ned

Agentic era and the UI transition

Last week
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
fintech
Agentic commerce is forcing firms to rethink websites, as AI agents bypass ads and clicks for API-driven transactions.
The missing link in eidv why data quality drives fraud prevention

The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention

Last week
#
surveillance
#
fintech
#
cx
Banks warned to pair eIDV with address checks as data quality becomes central to spotting synthetic identities and strengthening KYC and KYB controls.
616

When identity becomes the payment rail

Last week
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
EU wallet rules could turn digital identity into the next payments backbone, forcing banks to rethink onboarding, fraud and customer trust.
597

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel

Last week
#
data protection
#
data science
#
risk & compliance
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as Chief Legal Officer to oversee legal affairs and steer content and programming for its in-house counsel community.
Global upg. phase 2 partner blog header 9 1200x500px 1200x500 3c18ef3

How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

Last week
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
network security
MH Enterprise upgrades most SonicWall customers as trust-first guidance, rapid deployments and threat blocking drive growth across Egypt.
Con raso

Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences

Last week
#
cx
#
martech
#
digital entertainment
Telcos are turning music streaming into localised services for niche audiences, from Greenlandic heritage platforms to kid-safe apps and MENA billing deals.
Lakshmi

Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating

Last week
#
encryption
#
physical security
#
iam
AI adoption is exposing a gap between what systems can do and what organisations can prove, as provenance, integrity and accountability become essential.
Rishi

Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?

Last week
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
dr
Anthropic's Mythos spots corporate network attacks in hours, while security experts warn unmanaged AI agents are becoming a critical enterprise risk.
Global upg. phase 2 partner blog header 8 1200x500px 1200x500 3c18ef3

How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades

This month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
Atomgate's Renee Lovell says education, testing and partnerships are helping the South African MSSP turn SonicWall upgrades into measurable business gains.
Alan pritchard

Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection

This month
#
network infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Fibre must be assessed at the start of data centre site selection, warns expert, as poor connectivity can add months and millions to projects.
Managing supply chain sustainability in the tariff era why master data is your most strategic asset

Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer

This month
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
#
risk & compliance
Master data is becoming a strategic tool as firms juggle tariffs, sustainability demands and supply chain compliance in a fast-changing trade landscape.
Adam

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities

This month
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.
Melissa

Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare

This month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
iam
Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
Pascal

5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report

This month
#
digital transformation
#
rpa
#
erp
CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.
345

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

This month
#
gaming
#
network infrastructure
#
edge computing
GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
Georgy thadathil

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

This month
#
firewalls
#
encryption
#
network security
Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.