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8 insights from Proofpoint Protect: Security bets on intent as AI agents join the workforce 2026-09-24 22:24 SiliconANGLE At this week’s Proofpoint Protect event, the security debate moved beyond whether enterprises will deploy AI agents to how they will govern them. Attackers now use AI to write flawless phishing lures and chain exploits at machine speed. Meanwhile, the …
Proofpoint Targets AI, Data Risks with Agentic Security 2026-09-24 18:18 The Channel Insider Proofpoint is expanding its security portfolio with two agentic systems designed to automate how organizations detect, investigate, and remediate risks across AI, enterprise data, and collaboration tools. At its flagship Proofpoint Protect 2026 event in …
F5 Puts Spotlight on AI Security Innovation in Oman 2026-09-24 17:39 OERLive F5 showcased new enterprise AI security capabilities aligned with the Omani government’s National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies at two dedicated customer events in Muscat. The first event, F5 Academy Oman, provided …
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is Strengthening from Enterprise Security Consolidation Amid Rising AI Threats 2026-09-24 15:07 Insider Monkey Tran Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second-quarter investor letter for its “Multi Cap Growth Strategy”. You can download a copy of the letter here. In Q2, the Strategy returned 17.5% net (YTD 10.5%), outperforming the S…
CrowdStrike Stock Rallies as AI Security Fears Create a Major Opportunity. How to Play CRWD Here. 2026-09-24 08:51 Yahoo Finance Days ago, fears about artificial intelligence (AI) rattled the technology sector. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had just called on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to reduce the pace at which AI systems are being created. SpaceX (SPCX) CEO Elon Musk …
Proofpoint Adds Intent-Based Detection To Its Agentic Security System 2026-09-24 04:09 CIOL Proofpoint has announced a new Agentic Collaboration Security system that uses intent-based detection and AI agents to identify threats that can resemble legitimate business activity. The system is designed to analyze the context and intent behind …
Proofpoint Launches Industry-First Unified System for Data and AI Security 2026-09-24 01:38 Channel Post Middle East & Africa Proofpoint today announced the Proofpoint Agentic Data and AI Security system, built to secure AI and data as one connected risk. Its innovative capabilities enable organizations to safely deploy AI agents with access to only the data they need based on …
Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Surges to New Peak Amid Booming AI Security Demand 2026-09-23 17:54 Blockonomi Key Highlights Fortinet shares climbed to a new peak of $176.23 during Wednesday’s session. The stock has surged approximately 119% year-to-date in 2026. Q2 revenue climbed 26% year-over-year, reaching $2.05 billion. Product sales surged 52% driven by AI …
F5 puts the spotlight on AI security innovation in Oman 2026-09-23 15:37 TahawulTech Sami Saber, Regional Sales Manager and Oman Country Manager, F5. F5 showcased new enterprise AI security capabilities aligned with the Omani government’s National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies at two dedicated …
Okta Expands AI Agent Security and Governance 2026-09-23 13:59 The Channel Insider Okta is expanding its identity security controls for AI agents, adding new capabilities for agent discovery, access governance, runtime enforcement, and rapid response as enterprises deploy more autonomous AI across their environments. The new capabilities …
Synack Integrates with Wiz to Unify Pentest Findings Alongside Cloud Security Data 2026-09-23 12:00 EIN Presswire REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synack, the AI + human penetration testing platform for continuous security validation, today announced an integration with Wiz. The integration exports vulnerabilities discovered through the Synack …
Trooli raises top speed to 5 Gbps, adds F-Secure security option 2026-09-23 09:14 Telecompaper UK fibre operator Trooli is launching a new top speed of 5 Gbps for its broadband services, up from 2 Gbps previously. The Ultra package comes with symmetric down- and upload speeds and a Wi-Fi 7 router, for GBP 44.99 per month. The faster service is …
Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk 2026-09-23 08:46 SecurityBrief Proofpoint has launched a unified data and AI security system designed to manage risk across both employees and AI agents. The move reflects a broader shift in cyber security as companies give AI tools access to sensitive information, internal systems and …
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks 2026-09-23 08:46 SecurityBrief Proofpoint has launched Agentic Collaboration Security, a system designed to stop attacks that resemble ordinary business communications. It combines an intent-based detection model with automated tools that investigate threats and adjust protections …
Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security 2026-09-23 03:16 SecurityBrief Okta and a group of technology companies have formed the Blueprint Alliance to develop a shared architecture for securing AI agents. The coalition spans identity, cloud, cybersecurity, data and software. Founding members include AWS, CrowdStrike, …
Palo Alto Networks Launches Continuous Frontier AI Defense for Enterprise Security 2026-09-23 01:57 The Fast Mode Palo Alto Networks announced Unit 42® Continuous Frontier AI Defense, an agentic offensive security service designed for enterprises that want to leverage gated capability models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos and OpenAI's GPT, to perpetually …
Akamai Expands MuleSoft Alliance to Tackle Shadow AI and API Security Risks 2026-09-22 21:22 Channel Post Middle East & Africa Akamai has expanded its technology collaboration with MuleSoft to help organizations eliminate risks from unmonitored APIs and shadow AI deployments, which continue to create critical security blind spots and expose corporate data. This comes as 87% of …
Netskope (NTSK) Is Tackling a Major AI Agent Security Gap. Can Skylight Deepen Its Edge? 2026-09-22 20:44 Insider Monkey Netskope Inc. (NASDAQ:NTSK) has announced Skylight Agent Action Control, a capability that helps security teams dictate AI agent behavior by classifying their risky actions and controlling them before execution. The latest tool caters to a pressing …
UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet launch internship programme for Emirati cyber talent 2026-09-22 19:14 TahawulTech The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, have announced the launch of a new cybersecurity internship program designed to help develop the next generation of …
Proofpoint Breaks Down the Divide Between Data Security and AI Security with the Industry’s First Unified Agentic System 2026-09-22 18:00 EIN Presswire A single system for intent and access to empower organizations to adopt AI without losing data control or missing emerging risks across employees and AI agents Point security tools were built to see either AI behavior or data risk, not both. Proofpoint is …
Palo Alto Networks launches always-on AI security testing built on Claude Mythos and GPT-5.6-Cyber 2026-09-22 17:41 The Next Web Palo Alto Networks is launching a subscription service that puts Anthropic and OpenAI models to work hunting for weaknesses in customers’ systems around the clock. Its threat research and consulting arm, Unit 42, announced the service today, called …
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Dips 2% Following New AI-Powered Security Service Debut 2026-09-22 14:51 Blockonomi Key Highlights Palo Alto Networks unveiled Unit 42 Continuous Frontier AI Defense, integrating advanced AI technology from Anthropic and OpenAI for cybersecurity purposes. The platform leverages Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 alongside OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber …
Darktrace Extends Behavioral Security to Help Customers Safely Adopt Enterprise AI with General Availability of Darktrace / SECURE AI™ 2026-09-22 13:02 EIN Presswire Cambridge, UK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI adoption is moving faster than security teams can keep pace with, and generative AI use is now widespread: over 80% of Darktrace's customers now use generative AI services, and in August the average …
Okta Blueprint Alliance Targets AI Agent Security 2026-09-22 12:47 The Channel Insider Okta has launched the Blueprint Alliance with AWS, CrowdStrike, Databricks, Docker, Lovable, Proofpoint, ServiceNow, Wiz, and Zscaler to develop a shared architecture for securing and governing AI agents across enterprise environments. The coalition, …
Jim Cramer Praises OKTA for Tackling AI Security Threats 2026-09-22 12:24 Insider Monkey During the September 18 episode of CNBC’s Mad Money, Jim Cramer highlighted Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) after speaking with technology leaders in Silicon Valley. He stated: Let’s start with the most consequential. On Wednesday, we have an Okta analyst, okay? …
Netskope (NTSK): Eight Analysts Raised Targets on the AI Security Opportunity, But the Cash Burn Is Real 2026-09-22 12:24 Insider Monkey On September 2, 2026, Netskope, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTSK) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results. Revenue reached $220.5 million, beating guidance, annual recurring revenue climbed 27% year-over-year to $899 million, and remaining performance obligations …
F5 positioned as Market Shaper in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security 2026-09-22 07:16 iTWire COMPANY NEWS: To us, the recognition underscores F5’s ability to secure AI across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments at enterprise scale F5 – 22 September - (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today …
F5 Positioned As Market Shaper In The Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant™ For AI Application Security 2026-09-22 00:22 Scoop Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 11:20 am Press Release: F 5 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – F5 – 22 September - (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner® in the Market Shapers …
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant 2026-09-21 23:10 IT Brief - New Zealand F5 has been named a Market Shaper in Gartner's inaugural Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, one of two vendors placed in that position. The designation comes as companies race to secure AI systems increasingly deployed across …
Fortinet strengthens cyber defence with AI-driven security 2026-09-19 16:34 TahawulTech
CrowdStrike Gets Higher Targets From BofA, Stephens — Guardian And Expanding AI Security Market Drive Analyst Confidence 2026-09-19 02:56 Asianet Newsable Wall Street sees CrowdStrike’s latest AI launches reinforcing its position as a strategic cybersecurity platform as enterprise demand for AI security expands, per TheFly. BofA raised its CRWD target to $260 from $230 and kept a 'Neutral' rating. …
Jim Cramer Says AI Could Make Okta’s Security Software More Essential 2026-09-18 18:41 Insider Monkey Jim Cramer highlighted Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) on the September 16 episode of Mad Money, mentioning that artificial intelligence is not making the identity-security company obsolete, as he said: Now that everybody’s wringing their hands over the risk of …
UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet advance National Cybersecurity Talent Development 2026-09-18 12:39 TahawulTech The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, have announced the launch of a new cybersecurity internship program designed to help develop the next generation of …
UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet launch cybersecurity programme 2026-09-18 05:31 GEC Newswire The UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet have launched a cybersecurity internship programme to develop Emirati talent. Part of the Cyberani initiative, the programme offers students hands-on experience, mentorship, and industry-recognised Fortinet NSE 4 …
Exclusive Networks and Okta expand identity security across Sub-Saharan Africa 2026-09-18 05:30 GEC Newswire Exclusive Networks and Okta have expanded their strategic partnership to scale identity-first security across Sub-Saharan Africa. The alliance provides regional partners with tools to secure workforce and customer applications amidst rapid digital …
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security 2026-09-18 03:48 SecurityBrief F5 has formed a strategic partnership with Omnissa focused on virtual desktop infrastructure and application delivery for enterprise customers. The arrangement combines F5's traffic management and security products with Omnissa's digital workspace …
Jim Cramer Highlights CrowdStrike (CRWD) as AI Security Concerns Lift Cybersecurity Stocks 2026-09-17 23:41 Insider Monkey On September 14, during the episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer said CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is emerging as a beneficiary of growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks created by artificial intelligence, as he said: Over the weekend, the …
REANNZ launches enterprise cyber security offering with Palo Alto Networks 2026-09-17 23:27 Reseller News The agreement with Palo Alto Networks comes after REANNZ recently appointed Jane McGale as chief technology officer and Dougal Macdiarmid as director partnerships and engagement. These appointments were part of a wider shift to strengthen the organisation …
DigiCert AI trust manager enhances security 2026-09-17 14:14 Source Security DigiCert has officially launched the DigiCert AI Trust Manager, a significant addition to the DigiCert ONE platform. This innovative tool enables organisations to efficiently manage AI agents, ensuring each has a verifiable identity and appropriate …
Primetel, Bitdefender partner to bring mobile security to customers Cyprus-wide 2026-09-17 13:15 Cyprus Mail Primetel and Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader have announced an exclusive partnership that will bring advanced mobile security to Primetel customers across Cyprus. Under this partnership, new and existing customers of Primetel’s GIGA Unlimited 5G …
Enhance AI Security With DigiCert AI Trust Manager 2026-09-17 13:12 Security Informed DigiCert has introduced the DigiCert AI Trust Manager, a feature of the DigiCert ONE platform. This newly available tool is designed to assist organizations in identifying and managing the AI agents within their operations. The system allows for the …
Synack CTO to Present Five Tests for Production-Ready AI Pentesting at Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit 2026-09-17 12:00 EIN Presswire LONDON, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit - Synack, the AI + human penetration testing platform for continuous security validation, today announced that Mark Kuhr, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, will …
Exclusive Networks and Okta Extend Strategic Distribution Partnership to Scale Identity-First Security Across Sub-Saharan Africa 2026-09-17 11:37 Engineering News Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist, today announced a major expansion of its strategic alliance with Okta, a leading independent identity partner. Under the broadened agreement, Exclusive Networks will drive Okta …
Exabeam Research: Security Leaders Identify AI Agent Access as a Top Insider Risk Priority 2026-09-17 03:36 iTWire GUEST RESEARCH: Nearly half rank AI agents operating with excessive‚ compromised‚ or unintended access as the greatest threat to their organisations, while behavioural context and business-risk translation are key gaps News Summary 48% of security leaders …
Splunk expands AI security workforce to enable autonomous defence at machine speed 2026-09-17 03:36 iTWire To combat the growing threat of AI-led attacks Splunk is expanding its Agentic SOC Workforce to enable organisations to defend autonomously, block attacks at the source and continuously mitigate critical exposure. At its .conf26 event in Denver, the Cisco …
F5 Expands AI Security Platform With Workforce AI Security 2026-09-17 00:47 The Fast Mode F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced the upcoming availability of F5 Workforce AI Security, a new agentless offering within the F5 AI Security Platform that gives organizations visibility and policy control across …
F-Secure and AMD route AI workloads for safer agentic computing News | September 16, 2026 F-Secure and AMD Silo AI have demonstrated a security architecture that dynamically decides whether AI workloads should run… 2026-09-16 12:01 eeNews Europe F-Secure and AMD Silo AI have demonstrated a security architecture that dynamically decides whether AI workloads should run locally on a device or in the cloud as consumers increasingly rely on autonomous AI agents. The approach will underpin F-Secure …
AhnLab to Invest 100 Billion Won in AI-Native Security Platform 2026-09-16 10:15 Seoul Economic Daily AhnLab CEO Kang Seok-kyun speaks at a press conference announcing the company's "AI Vision" at the Westin Josun Parnas Hotel in Seoul on Aug. 16. Photo courtesy of AhnLabAhnLab (053800.KQ) will invest 100 billion won ($72 million) over three …
SK Telecom, F5 sign partnership on AI cloud security 2026-09-16 06:12 The Korea Times Heo Min-hoe, left, head of AI Cloud at SK Telecom, and Lee Hyeong-uk, managing director of F5 Korea, hold up a signed agreement during a partnership ceremony. Courtesy of SK TelecomSK Telecom said it signed a partnership with global security company F5 to …
Splunk security exec charts course for responsible AI 2026-09-16 03:41 TechTarget DENVER -- Responsible AI took on heightened significance this week against a backdrop of heady industry talk about AI-driven human extinction, leaving Splunk's AI security leader with the unenviable task of articulating how enterprises can safely …