The conversation about cybersecurity is changing. It’s no longer just about preventing attacks; it’s essential to ensure recovery. Insurers demand more protection, IT leaders prioritize resilience, and companies seek simple and effective solutions. See how these changes are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
AI is evolving fast, but security risks loom. Rushed implementation without oversight could lead to financial and reputational disasters. Data privacy, bias, and AI-driven cyber threats demand caution. Without human control, AI risks spiraling out of hand. Organizations must ensure strong security guardrails before fully embracing AI-driven automation.
Before the week ends, key stories include Nebula's new remote service offering, Everything Tech Group's acquisitions, Monday.com's partner summit updates, Check Point's expanded services, Scality's partner growth, and more. Learn how these developments shape the industry.
Object First’s Pete Hannah has been named to the 2025 CRN Channel Chiefs list for his leadership in expanding the EMEA partner ecosystem. Since joining, he has driven growth across 20+ countries, launched a partner program, and strengthened channel enablement.
TD SYNNEX partners with Object First to distribute Ootbi, a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance for Veeam users in the UK and Ireland. This collaboration enhances data protection, offering Veeam partners secure, simple, and powerful backup solutions with expert support.
Object First's Ootbi appliance now offers 192 TB capacity, increasing a cluster's potential to 768 TB. Integrated with Veeam, it boosts backup capacity to over 3 PB. Featuring immutable storage, it ensures protection from ransomware with simple scalability and management.
Financial institutions must adapt to the EU's DORA and NIS2 regulations to stay compliant while strengthening cybersecurity. This article highlights five key strategies, including immutability, Zero Trust principles, and simplified backup management, to build operational resilience, protect against ransomware, and ensure recovery within strict regulatory demands.
Object First’s VP of Sales Americas, Harry Kurland, has been named to CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list for his leadership in expanding the Americas partner ecosystem. Under his guidance, Object First saw a 200% increase in transacting partners and launched new initiatives to enhance ransomware-proofing for Veeam backups. Read more at CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
On Data Privacy Day 2025, experts emphasize the importance of safeguarding personal data in our interconnected world. They discuss evolving threats like AI-powered cyberattacks and stress the need for businesses to adopt advanced security measures, including zero-knowledge encryption and AI-driven privacy tools. As data breaches grow, vigilance and education are essential to protect digital identities.
State-sponsored cyber warfare, zero-trust architecture, tool consolidation, and quantum security are key cybersecurity topics in 2025. With rising geopolitical tensions, critical infrastructure faces growing threats. Zero trust, AI-driven defense, and OT security become priorities as cyber risks escalate. Experts predict a shift toward proactive security frameworks to mitigate evolving cyber threats.
