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Microsoft’s Veeam partnership signals data resiliency market shift

Network World

MARCH 6, 2025

Veeam recently announced a multi-faceted expansion of its partnership with Microsoft. The first facet is that Microsoft is making an equity investment in Veeam. Also, as part of the partnership, Veeam will integrate Microsoft AI services and machine learning (ML) capabilities into its data resilience platform, Veeam Data Cloud.

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CompTIA courts IT newcomers with ‘on-ramp’ network, security courses

Network World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CompTIA a+ Network and CompTIA a+ Cyber courses will provide individuals with the foundational knowledge to start a tech career in networking and security, according to IT certification and training body CompTIA. Priced at $499, the course includes some 31 hours of instruction and covers the skills to secure devices and home networks.

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Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 30, 2023

The new AI security tool, which can answer questions about vulnerabilities and reverse-engineer problems, is now in preview. The post Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.

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After Detecting 30B Phishing Attempts, Microsoft Adds Even More AI to Its Security Copilot

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 25, 2025

Microsoft is partnering with top firms to launch new AI security tools, boosting breach analysis, threat detection, and AI model protection across cloud platforms.

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Cisco touts ‘Internet of Agents’ for secure AI agent collaboration

Network World

JANUARY 30, 2025

When AI agents begin to proliferate, a new, open structure will be needed so they can securely communicate and collaborate together to solve complex problems, suggests Cisco. Infrastructure agents from Cisco and Microsoft simultaneously validate security, identity and access, costs, and SLO compliance.

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NTT Data to offer Palo Alto-based threat detection, remediation service

Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is teaming with NTT Data to allow the global IT services company to offer an enterprise security service with continuous threat monitoring, detection and response capabilities. The service is supported by a team of information security managers, threat hunters, digital forensic experts and certified security professionals.

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Get Ready For Takeoff: Microsoft Copilot For Security

Forrester IT

MARCH 13, 2024

Today, Microsoft announced that the official launch day of Copilot for Security for will be April 1, 2024. This proves that Microsoft won’t let a late-night snowstorm stop its pursuit of security revenue or finding new applications for generative AI.

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Accelerating AI for financial services: Innovation at scale with NVIDIA and Microsoft

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 18, 2024

NVIDIA + Microsoft: Partnering for AI transformation at scale Given the pace of change, FSI companies need to lean into the right partnerships and resources to enable innovation. Read more from NVIDIA and Microsoft [link]

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More than one-third of cloud environments are critically exposed, says Tenable

Network World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In the first half of this year, 38% of organizations had at least one cloud workload that was critically vulnerable, highly privileged, and publicly exposed, according to a study of telemetry from customers of cloud security vendor Tenable released this week. used to standardize on a security baseline.”

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AI and ML Security: Preventing Jailbreaks, Drop Tables, and Data Poisoning

Forrester IT

JANUARY 30, 2025

Its a fast and furious week in the world of generative AI and AI security.

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Questions arise about reasons why Microsoft has cancelled data center lease plans

Network World

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A report by TD Cowen indicating that Microsoft is reportedly slowing down or possibly redirecting its data center construction plans is tied to the company potentially being in an oversupply position, analysts with the brokerage say. When coupled with our prior channel checks, it points to a potential oversupply position for Microsoft.

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‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 21, 2025

The phishing-as-a-service kit from Sneaky Log creates fake authentication pages to farm account information, including two-factor security codes.

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Global cybersecurity talent gap widens

Network World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While cybersecurity job demand has stabilized to pre-pandemic levels, AI-driven technology changes are altering the professional landscape for security professionals. The security skill shortage isn’t unique to the U.S. The ISC2 survey found that 90% of organizations reported having skills gaps within their security teams.

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Cost, security, and flexibility: the business case for open source gen AI

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The main commercial model, from OpenAI, was quicker and easier to deploy and more accurate right out of the box, but the open source alternatives offered security, flexibility, lower costs, and, with additional training, even better accuracy. Finally, in addition to security and flexibility, cost is a key factor.

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Cisco data center switches feature baked-in security for AI, networking duties

Network World

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Cisco has unwrapped a new family of data center switches it says will help customers more securely support large workloads and facilitate AI development across the enterprise. HPE Arubas CX 10000 high-end switch uses AMD DPUs, and other vendors such as Microsoft and IBM use the technology as well.)

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Microsoft first raises doubts about DeepSeek and then adds it to its cloud

Network World

JANUARY 30, 2025

Despite initiating a probe into Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, Microsoft has added the startups latest reasoning model R1, to its model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub. The Microsoft blog noted that its customers would soon be able to use distilled flavors of the R1 model to run locally on their Copilot+ PCs.

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Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft advises users not to install recent security updates using physical media. The company is working on a fix.

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Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges

Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 18, 2023

The volume of cloud-based malware tripled in 2022 over the prior year, says Netskope, with 30% of the malicious downloads coming from Microsoft OneDrive. The post Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Dell adds to PowerEdge server lineup

Network World

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Microsoft Ignite announcements The news announced at Microsoft Ignite was understandably centered around Microsoft products as related to Dell AI Factory, the company’s AI initiative covering products and services. The software is available now, while the GPU update will be available by the end of the year.

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1.1 Million UK NHS Employee Records Exposed From Microsoft Power Pages Misconfiguration

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Security researchers from AppOmni have uncovered millions of business records that are accessible to anyone through low-code website builder Microsoft Power Pages.

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Fortinet grabs cloud security player Lacework

Network World

JUNE 10, 2024

Fortinet has reached an agreement to buy cloud security company Lacework for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2015, Lacework is known for its cloud-based machine learning, AI and automation technology that lets customers manage and secure cloud workflows. Until recently, Wiz had been heavily rumored to be acquiring Lacework.

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Microsoft Expands Security Copilot with AI Agents

SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2025

Microsoft announced a major expansion of its Security Copilot platform today, introducing a suite of AI agents designed to automate common security operations tasks and reduce the burden on cybersecurity professionals. Many see promise but also critical pitfalls if these agents are deployed without proper controls.

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Backup Software vs. Backup as a Service (BaaS): The Key Differences

Network World

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Businesses who own backup software (and have the resources to support their own backup infrastructure) have complete authority over their backup operations, including where the data is stored, how often backups are performed, and how data is secured. However, managing backup software can be complex and resource intensive.

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‘Embrace the red’: Microsoft puts up another $4M for cloud and AI bugs in broader security push

GeekWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella directed the company’s security team to boost a bounty program for AI and cloud bugs during one of Microsoft’s weekly Secure Future Initiative meetings. GeekWire File Photo) If security is really more important than everything else, will it be in the keynote?

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Microsoft, Apple versus China, spyware actors

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s a cat-and-mouse struggle as tech giants Microsoft and Apple deal with persistent threats from China state actors and Pegasus spyware.

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Kyndryl, Nokia expand AI, quantum-safe connectivity options

Network World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In addition, Nokia is developing quantum-safe technology for both IP and optical networks to ensure secure data transmission between data centers. “We Kyndryl also offers a variety of other data center connectivity services from partners including Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft, Dell, HPE and NetApp.

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Over 5,000 Fake Microsoft Notifications Fueling Email Compromise Campaigns

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Check Point documented 5,000 spam emails coming from legitimate-looking domains as fake Microsoft application alerts. Real links complete the trap.

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Massive adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign bypasses MFA and mimics Microsoft Office

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 23, 2023

Microsoft has already seen millions of phishing emails sent every day by attackers using this phishing kit. The post Massive adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign bypasses MFA and mimics Microsoft Office appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect your business from this AitM campaign.

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No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft has offered a miniscule concession to users determined to install Windows 11 on PCs that dont meet its minimum hardware requirements: you will be able to do it, but on your own head be it should things go wrong.

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Breakthrough in Quantum Cloud Computing Ensures its Security and Privacy

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 19, 2024

Oxford University researchers used an approach dubbed “blind quantum computing” to connect two quantum computing entities in a way that is completely secure.

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Microsoft lays off staffers from its Azure division

Network World

JUNE 4, 2024

Microsoft has confirmed that it was laying off staffers from its Azure unit but did not provide an accurate number of employees affected. We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners,” a Microsoft spokesperson said.

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Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Sway to Host QR Code Phishing Campaigns

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 29, 2024

Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Sway to host QR Code phishing campaigns.

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F5 teams with Intel to boost AI delivery, security

Network World

AUGUST 29, 2024

F5 this week said it’s working with Intel to offer customers a way to develop and securely deliver AI-based inference models and workloads. Integrating an Intel IPU with NGINX Plus creates a security air gap between NGINX Plus and the OpenVINO servers, according to Intel.

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Microsoft Initiative the ‘Largest Cybersecurity Engineering Effort in History’

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Secure Future Initiative was created around the same time the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board chided Redmond for having a poor security culture.

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Microsoft: 87% of UK Businesses Are Unprepared for Cyberattacks

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2024

Microsoft has called on UK business leaders to "fight fire with fire" by adopting AI cybersecurity tools to defend themselves from cyberattacks.

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Microsoft Says Ransomware Groups Are Exploiting the Newly-Patched VMware ESXi Flaw

Tech Republic Security

JULY 31, 2024

The CVE-2024-37085 vulnerability is present in VMware ESXi hypervisors and has been used to deploy ransomware, according to Microsoft.

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Astrix Security manages non-human entities across networks and clouds

Network World

AUGUST 1, 2024

Astrix Security is one of Network World’s 7 network security startups to watch for 2024. Okta, Cloudflare, Microsoft, and Dropbox Sign are just a few of the recent high-profile victims of attacks that involved compromised NHIs. Astrix argues that attackers have started to consider NHIs as prime targets.

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Microsoft Will Remove the Free VPN That Comes With Windows Defender Soon

Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Microsoft wants to focus on new areas that will better align to customer needs. The feature will no longer be available starting Feb.

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Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Google joins OpenAI and Microsoft in rewarding AI bug hunts. Google's Vulnerability Reward Program offers up to $31,337 for discovering potential hazards.

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Cisco ties AppDynamics to Microsoft Azure for cloud application management

Network World

AUGUST 30, 2024

Cisco is now offering its AppDynamics application management suite as part of Microsoft Azure cloud services. Read more about network observability tools in our buyer’s guide ) “Together, we continue to expand our partnership with Microsoft.

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Microsoft Patched 6 Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 14, 2024

Patch Tuesday brought updates for 90 security vulnerabilities, including patching severe remote code execution vulnerabilities and closing some doors in Chromium.

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8 major IT disasters of 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The incident prompted some CIOs to rethink their dependence on cloud infrastructure, and it caused Microsoft to focus more on kernel-level access for other software packages. Meanwhile, Delta Airlines filed a $500 million lawsuit against CrowdStrike and Microsoft and reconsidered its use of Microsoft products.

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Buyer’s guide: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

What today is known as secure service edge (SSE) started under a different name — secure access service edge (SASE) — with a slightly different meaning. In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources.

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Overcoming the infrastructure challenges to accelerate AI success

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 30, 2025

Skill shortage, sluggish automation, and security concerns plague businesses IDC studies indicate that CIOs face multiple challenges while addressing the business demands of AI. Then there are the ever-present concerns of security, coupled with cost-performance concerns adding to this complex situation.

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Microsoft’s Veeam partnership signals data resiliency market shift

CompTIA courts IT newcomers with ‘on-ramp’ network, security courses

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Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot

Webinars

After Detecting 30B Phishing Attempts, Microsoft Adds Even More AI to Its Security Copilot

Cisco touts ‘Internet of Agents’ for secure AI agent collaboration

NTT Data to offer Palo Alto-based threat detection, remediation service

Get Ready For Takeoff: Microsoft Copilot For Security

Accelerating AI for financial services: Innovation at scale with NVIDIA and Microsoft

More than one-third of cloud environments are critically exposed, says Tenable

AI and ML Security: Preventing Jailbreaks, Drop Tables, and Data Poisoning

Questions arise about reasons why Microsoft has cancelled data center lease plans

‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security

Global cybersecurity talent gap widens

Cost, security, and flexibility: the business case for open source gen AI

Cisco data center switches feature baked-in security for AI, networking duties

Microsoft first raises doubts about DeepSeek and then adds it to its cloud

Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates

Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges

Dell adds to PowerEdge server lineup

1.1 Million UK NHS Employee Records Exposed From Microsoft Power Pages Misconfiguration

Fortinet grabs cloud security player Lacework

Microsoft Expands Security Copilot with AI Agents

Backup Software vs. Backup as a Service (BaaS): The Key Differences

‘Embrace the red’: Microsoft puts up another $4M for cloud and AI bugs in broader security push

Microsoft, Apple versus China, spyware actors

Kyndryl, Nokia expand AI, quantum-safe connectivity options

Over 5,000 Fake Microsoft Notifications Fueling Email Compromise Campaigns

Massive adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign bypasses MFA and mimics Microsoft Office

No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft

Breakthrough in Quantum Cloud Computing Ensures its Security and Privacy

Microsoft lays off staffers from its Azure division

Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Sway to Host QR Code Phishing Campaigns

F5 teams with Intel to boost AI delivery, security

Microsoft Initiative the ‘Largest Cybersecurity Engineering Effort in History’

Microsoft: 87% of UK Businesses Are Unprepared for Cyberattacks

Microsoft Says Ransomware Groups Are Exploiting the Newly-Patched VMware ESXi Flaw

Astrix Security manages non-human entities across networks and clouds

Microsoft Will Remove the Free VPN That Comes With Windows Defender Soon

Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Cisco ties AppDynamics to Microsoft Azure for cloud application management

Microsoft Patched 6 Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws

8 major IT disasters of 2024

Buyer’s guide: Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Overcoming the infrastructure challenges to accelerate AI success

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