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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Recap: Turning Awareness Into Action in the Age of AI
As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month closes, experts share a common message: turn awareness into everyday action. Strong security habits remain essential as AI enables more convincing fraud and gives autonomous agents access to sensitive data. Below, industry leaders discuss how organizations can strengthen employee education, oversee AI, fix exploitable vulnerabilities and prepare for recovery, carrying October’s lessons into year-round practice.
PHP2Shell Exposes the Pressure on Defenders as AI Accelerates Exploitation
The PHP2Shell incident has brought vulnerability remediation, coordinated disclosure and breach preparedness into focus. Experts from Radware, Lineaje, HackerOne and Protegrity describe a challenge that extends beyond finding flaws: organizations must act quickly enough to close exposures while limiting what attackers can access if they get through.
LearnUpon Secures $50M Growth Financing Facility from Claret Capital Partners to Drive Investment in the Agentic Era Original
- Following the launch of its Agentic Learning Platform, LearnUpon secures $50M in growth capital as enterprise customers including Waymo, Wayve, and World Rugby drive AI transformation. DUBLIN & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LearnUpon, the leading Agentic Learning Platform, today announced access to a $50 million growth financing facility, in partnership with Claret Capital Partners.
AI Agents Are Creating a New Attribution Problem for SOC Teams
The recent RubyGems incident has brought a new challenge for security operations teams into focus. As AI agents gain the ability to interact with external systems and take actions autonomously, legitimate agent activity can be difficult to distinguish from malicious behavior. In May, RubyGems removed more than 500 malicious packages designed to execute code, retrieve public web data and republish that data.
World Password Day Underscores a Shift in How Access Is Secured
Passwords remain one of the most visible elements of cybersecurity, but they no longer represent the primary point of failure. As organizations expand across cloud environments, adopt automation, and integrate AI-driven systems, the way access is created, used, and exploited has changed. World Password Day brings renewed attention to credential security, but the conversation is moving beyond password strength and complexity.
Supported staff need supported leaders
As we move further into 2026, leaders across every sector are continuing to navigate a period defined by rapid technological change and economic uncertainty. From the widespread integration of AI tools to ongoing cost pressures and restructuring, today’s workplace expectations are increasingly under the microscope. Mental health is no longer just an HR issue, it’s a business-critical priority While these shifts bring opportunity, they are also driving increased stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Luminys Unveils LumiAgent AI and Comprehensive Security Ecosystem Expansion Ahead of ISC West 2026
New AI-powered search capabilities and cloud video enhancements reinforce Luminys’ focus on intelligent, scalable security , /PRNewswire/ — Luminys Systems Corporation, a leading provider of smart, sustainable, and connected technology solutions, today announced a significant expansion of its video security and infrastructure portfolio ahead of ISC West 2026.
Cybersecurity is being reshaped by AI, risk, and the growing need for operational resilience. As organizations rethink how they secure systems and govern emerging technologies, greater attention is also turning to the people and perspectives shaping the industry’s future. International Women’s Day brings added attention to that conversation.
Calabrio Launches Omni Agent Intelligence to Unify Quality and Performance Across the Human and AI Agents, No Matter How the Stack Changes Original
Calabrio Launches Omni Agent Intelligence to Unify Quality and Performance Across the Human and AI Agents, No Matter How the Stack Changes A vendor-agnostic intelligence layer within Calabrio ONE for consistent quality governance, already available for customers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce and conversation intelligence company, today announced the Calabrio Omni Agent Intelligence, already in the market and available for Calabrio ONE customers.
Calabrio Achieves Landmark ISO 42001:2023 Certification, Setting a New Global Standard for Responsible AI Original
Calabrio Achieves Landmark ISO 42001:2023 Certification, Setting a New Global Standard for Responsible AI Independent validation of Calabrio’s AI Management System underscores leadership in ethical AI governance, empowering customers with confidence, compliance and scalable innovation MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce performance company, today announced its AI Management System is now certified to ISO 42001:2023, the world’s first global standard for artificial...
Fluent Commerce Launches AI-Powered Order Sourcing Logic with A/B Testing, Giving Retailers Proof, Not Assumptions, Behind Fulfillment Decisions
New capability uses AI to configure tests and measure the real-time impact of order sourcing strategies on margin, cost, speed, and sustainability , /PRNewswire/ — Fluent Commerce, the leading global provider of distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management, today announced the upcoming launch of AI-powered order sourcing logic with A/B testing, a new product capability that allows retailers to measure and compare the outcome of two sets of order sourcing logic run in...
Foxit Receives 2025 Generative AI Expo Product of the Year Award
Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 Recognized for Industry Innovation , /PRNewswire/ — Foxit, a global leader in PDF and document productivity solutions, announced thatTMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 as a recipient of a 2025 Product of the Year Award by Generative AI Expo. Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 builds on the all-in-one PDF solution built for business and optimized with AI, introducing an industry-first MCP Host (Multi-Channel Platform Host).
Ruder Finn Survey Reveals Employee Optimism around AI amidst Economic and Workplace Concerns
, /PRNewswire/ — Employees are concerned about the economy and the effect of workplace changes, but see AI as a force for good amongst these uncertainties. This is a primary conclusion of a report by Ruder Finn into employee sentiment around major shifts in the world and their workplace. The report draws insights from a global survey of 225 internal communications and HR professionals across Europe, the US and Asia.
Henkel and U.S. Soccer Champion Spirit of Giving to Expand Access to Soccer for Youth Across America
Through youth clinics, equipment drives and the Dial® Clean Sheet program, Henkel is helping America’s youth build confidence, strength and connection through soccer—while celebrating the power of community. , /PRNewswire/ — During this season of giving, Henkel is celebrating the collective impact organizations can make together for local communities and young athletes.
Ruder Finn's Molly Soto Honored in Ragan's 2026 Class of Top Women in Communications
, /PRNewswire/ — Molly Soto, Vice President of Ruder Finn’s Engage practice, has been named an honoree in Ragan’s 2026 Top Women in Communications in the “Change Agents” category. Each year, Ragan honors a class of influential women in the industry who are setting new standards for excellence across PR, marketing, and communications. Over the past year Molly has played a pivotal role in advancing Ruder Finn’s AI innovation agenda.
Ruder Finn Chosen as a MM+M 2025 Best Place to Work
, /PRNewswire/ — For the second consecutive year, Ruder Finn, a leading independent global communications and integrated marketing agency, has been named as one of Medical Marketing and Media’s (MM+M) 2025 Best Places to Work in the ‘Large Companies’ category.
PRWeek Names Ruder Finn a Best Place to Work For Third Year in a Row
, /PRNewswire/ — Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, has been named as one of PRWeek’s 2025 Best Places to Work, achieving this recognition for the third consecutive year. For over a decade, PRWeek’s Best Places to Work has celebrated top agencies with outstanding and innovative workplaces across the country. Ruder Finn was ranked as one of the top four agencies in the “Large Agencies” category.
Henkel Delights U.S. Soccer Fans with Immersive Experiences at 'Henkel House', Showcasing How Winning Starts at Home
‘Henkel House’ features brands across Henkel’s well-known consumer brand portfolio, including Dial® soap, Persil® laundry detergent, Loctite® adhesives and göt2b® hair products Alexi Lalas, U.S Soccer Legend, joined fans in Tampa and shared passionate insights on the growth of soccer and excitement for 2026 , /PRNewswire/ — As a proud Official Partner of U.S. Soccer, Henkel is committed to helping Fans win – on and off the field, whether it’s on gameday, or through small daily victories of...
Ruder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden Honored as 2025 ICCO Hall of Fame Inductee
The International Communications Consultancy Organization’s Hall of Fame recognizes pivotal leaders who have expanded the global reach of the public relations industry , /PRNewswire/ — The International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) has named Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee. The ICCO Hall of Fame honors PR professionals who have made exceptional progress in leading the internationalization of the industry.
Brent Mullins Joins Ruder Finn as SVP, Talent and Partnerships
Senior-level hire emphasizes agency’s expansion of digital marketing and talent acquisition expertise , /PRNewswire/ — Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, announced today that Brent Mullins has joined as SVP, Talent and Partnerships. Brent will report to Ruder Finn’s Head of Digital, Eric Petersen, as a strategic lead in bolstering the agency’s celebrity and influencer engagement capabilities.
Principal Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Support National Geographic Society's Vision to Inspire Curiosity Through a Reimagined Museum Experience
, /PRNewswire/ — Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, announced today that it is awarding a $500,000 grant to the National Geographic Society. The contribution will support the transformation of the Society’s global headquarters in Washington, D.C. and reimagined public spaces, including the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, set to open mid-2026.
INTRODUCTION Each October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the responsibilities required to keep our digital world secure. In 2025, the campaign carries two connected messages.
Protegrity Releases Free Developer Edition on GitHub for GenAI Privacy Innovation Original
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protegrity, a global data security leader, has released its free Developer Edition on GitHub to help developers, data scientists, ML engineers and privacy/security engineers integrate powerful data protection into GenAI and unstructured data workflows without requiring enterprise infrastructure.
The compromise of a trusted NPM maintainer’s account has led to one of the most widespread software supply chain incidents in recent memory. Malware was introduced into several widely used packages, including debug and ansi-styles, which together account for over 2.6 billion weekly downloads. The attackers gained access through a phishing email that spoofed the official NPM domain, enabling them to publish malicious package versions.
Calabrio Unveils Future-Ready Workforce Intelligence - Redefining Workforce Management for the AI Era Original
DALLAS & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce and conversation intelligence company, today announced its Workforce Intelligence solution at its annual Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) event, offering AI-powered workforce management (WFM) that humanizes the customer experience. This solution integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to drive optimization enabling a faster, adaptive, more agile workforce.
Imply Launches Imply Lumi: The Industry’s First Observability Warehouse Original
BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imply, the company founded by the original creators of Apache Druid®, today announce Imply Lumi, the industry’s first Observability Warehouse — a high-performance, cost-efficient data layer built to plug into existing observability tools with zero disruption.
Women’s Equality Day offers a timely opportunity to spotlight the growing influence of women in technology and the work that still remains. For instance, the number of women working in cybersecurity has remained consistent year-to-year. ISC2 has estimated that the percentage of women in the cybersecurity industry is in the range of 20-25%. Women remain underrepresented in technology leadership and technical roles at large.
AI with a Heart: Calabrio’s CareAI Transforms Patient Care Through Empathy and Intelligence Original
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce and conversation intelligence company, today announced the expansion of the CareAI healthcare project, which uses generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to improve patient experiences by reducing time to care and staffing shortages, significantly improving experiences for patients and providers. The Calabrio Canada-led CareAI initiative is the result of Calabrio’s Wysdom (the original partner in the CareAI initiative) acquisition.
Lineaje has launched Lineaje Federal, a newly formed, independently operated entity dedicated to serving the U.S. public sector. The company will provide purpose-built solutions to protect federal agencies’ software supply chains — a growing national cybersecurity concern. Gartner predicts that by the end of 2025, 45% of organizations globally will experience attacks on their software supply chains, triple the number seen in 2021.
Cyware and Carahsoft Partner to Deliver Operationalized Threat Intelligence to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Agencies Original
Agreement Enables Faster Adoption of AI-Driven Cyber Defense Solutions Through Carahsoft’s Government Procurement Channels NEW YORK & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyware, the industry leader in threat intelligence operationalization, collaboration and orchestrated response, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a strategic partnership.
TENEX.AI and WitnessAI Partner to Deliver Managed Security and Compliance Services for Enterprise AI Original
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WitnessAI, creator of the first enablement platform for safe AI use, and TENEX.AI, the AI-native cybersecurity company transforming enterprise security, today announced a partnership to provide managed security and compliance services for enterprises using AI for employee productivity, customer effectiveness, and operational security.
Calabrio Redefines Performance Management with New Solution at CCW Las Vegas 2025 Original
New Solution Transforms Performance Management for Contact Centers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce performance company, today introduced its new Performance Management solution at Customer Contact Week (CCW) Las Vegas 2025, one of the largest gatherings for customer experience professionals in North America.
Foxlink and Luminys Demonstrate Strategic Vision for Smart Security and Robotics at GTC Taipei
Foxlink and Luminys Demonstrate Strategic Vision for Smart Security and Robotics at GTC Taipei Freddy Kuo, Chairman of Luminys and Special Assistant to the President of Foxlink, speaking at GTC Taipei 2025. Johnson Zhan, Head of Foxlink’s Robotics R&D, presents “Advancing Security and Manufacturing with NVIDIA-Powered Robotics” at GTC Taipei.
Calabrio Unveiling Record Number of AI-driven Features to Accelerate Contact Center Efficiency and Customer Service Satisfaction Original
More than 70 new WEM features for Calabrio ONE suite being introduced in six-month period MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce performance company, today announced powerful AI enhancements to the Calabrio ONE suite, designed to help organizations streamline operations, improve agent engagement, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
98% of Contact Centers Are Using AI, and 61% Are Experiencing More Difficult Conversations, According to New Calabrio Research Original
The 2025 State of the Contact Center report shows that balancing efficiency and empathy remains a challenge in the fast-changing customer experience space, with contact centers facing dynamic changes in how they work with AI MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce performance company, has released their annual 2025 State of the Contact Center report.
WorkJam Partners with Rotageek to Simplify Employee Management by Bringing Together Schedules, Tasks, Communication and Training Original
Enabling a Smoother, More Efficient Experience for Frontline Workers and their Employers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, has today announced a partnership with Rotageek, a leading Workforce Management Solution, to simplify schedule management and empower employees in a unified experience.
Cycode SAST Leaves Competitors Behind with 94% Fewer False Positives in OWASP Benchmark
Next-generation engine elevates Cycode’s Complete ASPM platform with industry-leading static code analysis Cycode, the leader in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), today launched its proprietary next-generation SAST engine, achieving a breakthrough 94% reduction in false positives in OWASP benchmark tests compared to leading open-source and commercial alternatives. Critically, Cycode achieves this while remaining one of the fastest scans on the market.
Evergreen Announces Evergreen Elevate 2025: A Two-Day Educational Event Designed for Business Leaders Original
M&A firm hosts first-of-its-kind event to inspire growth and community in the MSP space , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evergreen, a family of leading managed IT services, today announced Evergreen Elevate, a two-day vendor-free educational event scheduled to take place at the Archer Hotel in Austin, Texas from March 3-4, 2025. Elevate is designed to help businesses grow in a meaningful way by providing valuable insights, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions.
Foxit Expands AI Leadership with the Launch of AI Assistant in the Admin Console Original
Foxit Continues to Lead The Industry by Integrating Powerful AI Capabilities Into Its Admin Console, Featuring Industry-First Smart Command Execution , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foxit, a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, today announced the launch of its AI Assistant in the Foxit Admin Console, further solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the industry.
Datadobi to Showcase StorageMAP Unstructured Data Management Platform at Dell UDS Global Partner Summit Original
StorageMAP Provides Deep Insights into Unstructured Data Environments, Facilitates Informed Decision-Making, and Enables Policy-Driven Data Placement , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Datadobi, a global leader in Hybrid Cloud Data Services, today announced it will be showcasing its StorageMAP platform's unparalleled ability to provide deep insights into unstructured data environments, facilitate informed decision-making, and enable policy-driven data placement, at the Dell UDS Global Partner Summit.
Lyra Technology Group, an Evergreen Company, Announces its Acquisition of DKBinnovative Original
This investment will empower DKB to expand its customer base, double down on client satisfaction, and build on its marketing strategy , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lyra Technology Group, Evergreen's portfolio of managed IT service providers, announced today that it has acquired DKBinnovative (DKB), a leading provider of IT services to businesses in Texas and beyond.
Solution Systems, Inc. joins Evergreen's ERP branch, Pine Services Group Original
This acquisition marks another milestone in Pine's mission to scale within the Microsoft Dynamics Channel , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evergreen, a family of leading managed IT services and software companies, today announced its acquisition of Solution Systems, Inc. (SSI), a Microsoft Gold partner. The company will continue to operate independently under Evergreen's forever hold model but will have access to a wider array of resources.
Datadobi's StorageMAP Recognized on the 2024 CRN® Storage 100 List Original
Datadobi's unstructured data management platform StorageMAP honored in the Data Recovery, Observability, and Resiliency category , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Datadobi, a global leader in unstructured data management, has been included in the 2024 Storage 100 list in the Data Recovery, Observability, and Resiliency category by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.
Retailers Must Navigate Major Data and Talent Barriers to Reap Full Benefits of AI, According to Research from Fluent Commerce
Study Highlights AI's Potential to Improve Key Retail Processes Alongside Most Common Barriers to Adoption , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fluent Commerce, the leading provider of distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management, today released the findings of new research showing that while many retailers are eager to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve mission-critical capabilities, they face significant barriers to capitalizing on its potential, with only 27%...
Evergreen Services Group Acquires IT Services Company Lancom Technology Original
Purchase of highly respected IT Services and Support company cements inaugural expansion into New Zealand's Managed Services Provider (MSP) market , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evergreen, a family of leading managed IT services and software companies, today announced its acquisition of Lancom Technology, a prominent managed service provider (MSP) in Auckland, New Zealand with presence in Australia.
Datadobi Now Available in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace
StorageMAP Assess Solution and StorageMAP Unstructured Data Management Software Empower AWS Customers to Mitigate Potential Risk and Cost, While Driving Improved ESG Effectiveness and Optimum Data Value , /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Datadobi, a global leader in unstructured data management, today announced its StorageMAP Assess solution and StorageMAP Unstructured Data Management software is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent...
ConnectWise Invites Companies to Submit Innovation Solution Original
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectWise, the world’s leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is inviting companies to compete in the 2023 PitchIT Accelerator Program, a competition to determine the next great product or offering integrated into the ConnectWise platform.
ConnectWise Invites Companies to Submit Innovation Solution Ideas for 2023 PitchIT Competition
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectWise, the world’s leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is inviting companies to compete in the 2023 PitchIT Accelerator Program, a competition to determine the next great product or offering integrated into the ConnectWise platform.
Gillian Keegan named latest education secretary
Gillian Keegan has been appointed as education secretary by the new prime minister, Rishi Sunak. “I’m deeply honoured,” she tweeted as news of the appointment broke. “Education transforms lives – I know that talent is spread equally around the country and I will work tirelessly to ensure opportunity is also.” The MP for Chichester is the fifth person to act as education secretary in four months, following, in short order, Kit Malthouse, James Cleverly, Michelle Donelan and Nadhim Zahawi.
Cybersecurity industry reacts to UCL email attacks
Industry leaders are weighing in following the news that University College London (UCL) faced almost 60 million malicious email attacks in the first three months of 2022, according to official figures. The data, which was analysed by the Parliament Street think tank, revealed that a total of 58,628,604 spam, phishing, malware and edge block attacks were successfully blocked by the university between 24 December 2021 and 23 March 2022.
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