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Celonis & Deloitte launch app to automate SOX checks

Organisations under Sarbanes-Oxley pressure can now monitor controls in real time, after the software cut one client’s control costs by 10%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Data governance

Proofpoint launches AI tool for compliance investigations

Compliance teams could cut manual review time as Proofpoint’s new AI platform reconstructs cases from scattered records and logs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Firewalls

Bitdefender names Frank Koelmel Chief Revenue Officer

Cybersecurity buyers facing tighter regulation and rising attack risk may see faster go-to-market execution as Bitdefender puts Frank Koelmel in charge of global revenue strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Data Protection

Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk

Vendor assessments could be completed faster and with less manual chasing as the new tool verifies evidence rather than self-reported answers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Cloud Security

DigiCert launches AI trust tools for agents & content

Enterprises could gain cryptographic checks for AI agents, models and media as DigiCert adds a trust layer across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Ransomware

Qualys & Converge launch cyber insurance pricing tool

Businesses may win lower premiums as live security data replaces self-reported forms in a new cyber insurance model for Qualys users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Unified Communications

IFT launches Fortitude compliance checks for regulated firms

Recurring checks aim to help regulated firms spot compliance gaps in outsourced and in-house operations before breaches trigger penalties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Data Protection

Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds

Despite near-universal enthusiasm, only 27% of organisations say their data and workflows are connected enough to support AI success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Weel wins security certifications & launches Trust Centre

Finance teams reviewing expense software may now see added assurance, as Weel has secured SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and opened a Trust Centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Data Protection

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks

Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Data Protection

World Password Day faces calls to move beyond passwords

Security chiefs say AI agents and credential theft are making password-only defences too risky as World Password Day returns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Data Protection

APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls

Only about 10% of APAC organisations say their identity systems can fully secure AI agents, bots and service accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft launches Agent 365 to oversee AI agents

Its general release gives IT teams a single place to monitor and secure AI agents as shadow deployments spread across workplace software and cloud tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows

Australian businesses are pushing AI beyond pilots, prompting Glean to nearly double local headcount as ANZ customers rise more than 60 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

DevOps

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation

Security teams can now validate scanner findings in minutes as Intruder rolls out AI agents to cut false positives and speed remediation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd May 2026

Data Protection

Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion

Technology leaders are being urged to tighten access controls as a Claude AI incident puts database safety and operational resilience under scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

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GRC stories

Fintech

Deloitte Taiwan & Zodia Custody strike digital pact

Taiwan’s banks and fund managers are getting new digital asset infrastructure as stricter rules push firms to prioritise compliance and custody.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Ataccama & ServiceNow surface data quality in catalog

Users of ServiceNow Data Catalog will now see Ataccama quality scores and alerts before selecting data, helping reduce bad AI and workflow decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Data Protection

Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds

A lack of visibility is leaving many European organisations unable to tell whether AI-powered attacks have already breached their systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Digital Transformation

KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout

AI adoption is pushing firms to use external support to bridge skills gaps, modernise systems and reduce cyber risk as projects move into production.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026