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Black Kite has launched AI-powered cyber assessments to automate and streamline third-party cyber risk evaluations, enhancing vendor risk management for enterprises. Meanwhile, Seceon and Aquion have announced a strategic partnership to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions in the Asia-Pacific region, introducing Seceon's aiXDR360 platform to various sectors.
The UK regulator Ofcom has revealed its AI strategy to ensure safe innovation in telecoms and digital sectors, focusing on risks like AI-generated deepfakes and illegal content. At the DASH Conference 2025, Datadog introduced new AI security tools to enhance security and observability in AI environments. Additionally, Cisco announced AI-focused innovations for secure infrastructure at Cisco Live 2025, including AI-powered devices and enhanced security features.
Welcome to this week's edition of Cybersecurity AI Weekly.
Black Kite has launched AI-powered cyber assessments to automate and streamline third-party cyber risk evaluations, enhancing vendor risk management for enterprises. Meanwhile, Seceon and Aquion have announced a strategic partnership to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions in the Asia-Pacific region, introducing Seceon's aiXDR360 platform to various sectors.
The UK regulator Ofcom has revealed its AI strategy to ensure safe innovation in telecoms and digital sectors, focusing on risks like AI-generated deepfakes and illegal content. At the DASH Conference 2025, Datadog introduced new AI security tools to enhance security and observability in AI environments. Additionally, Cisco announced AI-focused innovations for secure infrastructure at Cisco Live 2025, including AI-powered devices and enhanced security features.
Black Kite Introduces AI Cyber Assessments
Black Kite has launched AI-powered cyber assessments to automate and streamline third-party cyber risk evaluations, enhancing vendor risk management for enterprises. Read more
Seceon and Aquion Partner for AI Cybersecurity Expansion
On June 9, 2025, Seceon and Aquion announced a strategic partnership to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The collaboration will introduce Seceon's aiXDR360 platform to various sectors, with Aquion as an authorized distributor. Read more
Ofcom Announces AI Strategy for Telecoms and Safety
The UK regulator Ofcom has revealed its AI strategy to promote safe innovation in telecoms and digital sectors, focusing on risks and operational efficiency. Read more
Datadog Launches AI Security Tools at DASH 2025
Datadog has introduced new AI security tools at the DASH Conference 2025, focusing on enhancing security and observability in AI environments. Read more
Cisco Announces AI-Focused Innovations
At Cisco Live 2025, Cisco introduced new products and solutions to support AI adoption, including AI-powered devices and enhanced security features. Read more
Drata and AWS Partner on Trust Center Integration
Drata has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to introduce a pilot program that integrates Trust Centers into AWS Marketplace listings, aiming to enhance transparency and expedite procurement for cloud software buyers. Read more
Quad9 and BforeAI Expand Partnership
Quad9 and BforeAI have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to enhance preemptive threat intelligence capabilities using advanced AI technologies. Read more
Cyera Secures $540 Million in Series E Funding
Israeli data security firm Cyera has raised $540 million in a Series E funding round, doubling its valuation to $6 billion. The company plans to enhance its AI-powered data security platform. Read more
CrowdStrike Integrates with NVIDIA for LLM Security
On June 11, 2025, CrowdStrike announced its Falcon Cloud Security platform's integration with NVIDIA to enhance lifecycle protection for large language models in enterprise AI environments. Read more
Microsoft Fixes Zero-Click Vulnerability in AI Copilot
Researchers from Aim Security discovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which has now been fixed by Microsoft. The flaw, named EchoLeak, posed a risk of data exfiltration without user interaction. Read more
Pindrop Report Shows 1,300% Rise in Deepfake Fraud
The 2025 Voice Intelligence & Security Report from Pindrop highlights a dramatic increase in deepfake fraud attempts in U.S. contact centers, particularly affecting retail, banking, and insurance sectors. Read more
DevSecFlow Launches SECOYA for Nigerian Fintechs
Cybersecurity firm DevSecFlow has introduced SECOYA, a platform designed to bolster cyber defence for financial institutions in Nigeria. Read more
AhnLab CloudMate Introduces SecureBridge for AI Data Security
On June 16, 2025, AhnLab CloudMate launched SecureBridge, a service designed to enhance data security in generative AI environments by preventing data leaks and monitoring prompt history. Read more
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