When Olugbenga “GB” Agboola founded the fintech startup Flutterwave in 2016, he articulated a very specific point of view. Instead of adhering to the growth-at-all-costs mindset that animates much of Silicon Valley, his company would pursue expansion only as it…
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Safer Internet Day: Cyber Experts Weigh In
Happy Safer Internet Day to all those who celebrate (which should be us all, everyday)! Safer Internet Day, a European Union initiative, launched on 5th February 2004, aiming to promote safer and more responsible online behaviour, particularly among young people.…
Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025: Q&A with Lorilee Ressler, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Certes
Cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and women are playing a crucial role in shaping its future. As part of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025, Lorilee Ressler, Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Certes discussed her journey…
Shortlist Revealed For Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025 After Record Breaking Number of Entries
Eskenzi PR, the dedicated global cybersecurity PR agency, are proud to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards. This year the organisers received the highest number of nominations since the awards started in 2020, with…
Keeper Security and Ingram Micro expand partnership
Keeper Security, a leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, has announced the expansion of its relationship with global distributor Ingram Micro in European markets. Having announced the initial relationship in November 2023, the expanded collaboration delivers a joint…
WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program
WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has announced it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS.…
Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry Announce Closing of Acquisition for Cylance
Arctic Wolf® and BlackBerry Limited today announced the successful closing of the acquisition of BlackBerry’s Cylance® endpoint security assets by Arctic Wolf. The two companies entered into a definitive agreement on December 15, 2024. “We are pleased to have successfully closed this pivotal…
AI-Powered Cyber Warfare, Ransomware Evolution, and Cloud Threats Shape 2025 Cyber Landscape
The cybersecurity landscape in EMEA is facing a wave of AI-driven cyber warfare, the evolution of ransomware into data extortion, and an expanding attack surface in cloud environments, according to the latest findings from Check Point Software. The company presented…
Cato Networks Appoints Karl Soderlund as Global Channel Chief to Accelerate Channel Growth in SASE Market
Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced the appointment of Karl Soderlund as the company’s global channel chief. In his role at Cato, Soderlund will be responsible for leading the global channel team and further scaling the global partner program. …
Change Your Password Day: Keeper Security Highlights Urgent Need for Strong Credential Management
In recognition of Change Your Password Day, Keeper Security is urging organisations to prioritise securing credentials to combat the escalating threat of cyber attacks. Without proper safeguards, compromised credentials can lead to devastating breaches, financial loss and reputational damage. Privileged accounts,…
Third-party Delegation: Striking the Balance Between Risk, Trust, and Control
Did you know that 48% of the digital identities you are managing belong to individuals external to your organisation, such as partners or suppliers? As businesses rely more on networks of third-party partners, managing their access needs becomes essential. Allowing…
CybaVerse AI launched to redefine how MSPs deliver security
CybaVerse, an award-winning cyber security vendor, today announced the launch of CybaVerse AI for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The platform redefines how MSPs deliver security services to their clients, offering them the opportunity to streamline the management of security across…
KnowBe4 Urges Organisations to Adopt Secure Password Practices on Change Your Password Day 2025
KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, celebrates upcoming Change Your Password Day by encouraging organisations to adopt secure, more effective password strategies to combat evolving cyber threats. After experiencing the distressing consequences of being hacked on…
How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks
Spread betting has become a very popular form of trading that allows people to speculate on the movement of a financial asset without owning the asset in question. It is one of the many trading models that is exclusively digital…
Cato Networks Appoints Nicolas Warnier as VP of Sales for EMEA
Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced the appointment of Nicolas Warnier as VP of Sales for EMEA, underscoring its commitment to meeting the growing demand for cloud-native security solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his new…
Africa’s Payment Revolution: A Conversation With Flutterwave’s Olugbenga “GB” Agboola
Meta: “Our growth has been customer-defined,” said Flutterwave CEO and founder Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, “our expansion is always customer-driven.” The fintech startup Flutterwave has become a central force in Africa, spearheading its rapid propulsion into the digital economy. As one…
Passkeys are gaining popularity, but too much authentication is hard to manage
Keeper Security, the cybersecurity provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, announces the release of its latest Insight Report, “Navigating a Hybrid Authentication Landscape.” This report explores the…
Privacy Teams Understaffed, Under Resourced and Under Stress, Research Finds
New research by ISACA has revealed that more than two in five (45%) privacy professionals in Europe believe that their organisation’s privacy budget is underfunded, an increase from 41% in 2024. Worryingly, over half (54%) of privacy professionals expect budgets…
Future-Proof Your WordPress Site: Essential Plugins for 2025
The digital landscape is constantly growing and evolving. As such, some tips and tricks that worked for websites in 2023 might be obsolete in 2025. For any digital professional, remaining dedicated to top-quality practice that stands the test of time…
2024 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Winners: Where Are They Now?
Over the past five years, The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards have celebrated some of the most exceptional women from across the cybersecurity industry. From new starters and students to CEOs and CISOs, the awards aim to celebrate outstanding…