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The Ultimate Guide to Breach Prevention

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Breach Prevention.

What to know about Breach Prevention

Breach Prevention is a critical area of focus for organisations aiming to safeguard their sensitive data, infrastructure, and systems from an increasing array of cyber threats. This category encompasses strategies, technologies, and best practices for identifying, mitigating, and responding to potential security breaches before they can cause damage.

The recent stories tagged with Breach Prevention reveal how complex and evolving this landscape is. They cover lessons learned from real-world breach incidents, advancements in threat protection technologies, and the importance of a proactive and collaborative approach to security. Readers will find insights into how organisations can enhance their cybersecurity frameworks by adopting layered defenses, advanced threat detection, behaviour analytics, and seamless integration of security tools.

By exploring this tag, readers can deepen their understanding of the challenges posed by ransomware, insider threats, data theft, and sophisticated attack vectors such as phishing and supply chain compromises. The content also highlights the role of AI and automation in strengthening breach prevention measures, enabling faster detection, analysis, and response to emerging threats. Whether you are an IT professional, business leader, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this collection offers valuable knowledge to help reduce risks and protect your digital assets effectively.

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Recent Breach Prevention News

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Regulatory technology

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive

Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.

Last week

Blackpoint launches AI tool to halt identity attacks
Managed Security Services Provider

Blackpoint launches AI tool to halt identity attacks

Credential misuse is pushing defenders to automate faster containment, as Blackpoint's new tool can freeze cloud account attacks in under two minutes.

This month

SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push
Digital Transformation

SailPoint to buy Entro in AI identity security push

The move would deepen SailPoint's reach into fast-growing machine identity risks as firms race to control AI agents and cloud credentials.

Last month

Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints
Disaster Recovery

Arms Cyber launches AI policy enforcement for endpoints

The new feature targets shadow AI on laptops and desktops, helping security teams block data leaks before models can access sensitive files.

Last month

TrustLogix adds AI agent controls to TrustAI platform
IT Department

TrustLogix adds AI agent controls to TrustAI platform

Businesses facing ShadowAI risks can now block rogue agents and trace access more tightly as TrustLogix expands controls at the data layer.

Last month

Versa adds cloud posture management to SASE platform
Digital Transformation

Versa adds cloud posture management to SASE platform

Security teams can now spot cloud misconfigurations and compliance gaps in real time as VersaONE adds posture management across major public clouds.

Fri, 15th May 2026

Sweet launches AI red-team agent to test attack paths
Chief Information Security Officer

Sweet launches AI red-team agent to test attack paths

Security teams under pressure to prove real exploitability can now test live production systems for attack paths rather than theoretical flaws.

Fri, 15th May 2026

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

Sat, 9th May 2026

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Firewalls

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

Undisclosed attacks outnumbered public cases by nine to one, with healthcare and government still bearing the brunt of the ransomware threat.

Fri, 8th May 2026

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection
Social Media

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Security teams gain wider visibility as Infoblox folds Axur into a new service that scans 40 million URLs a day for phishing and impersonation.

Fri, 8th May 2026

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Firewalls

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders

Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.

Fri, 8th May 2026

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds

A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.

Fri, 8th May 2026

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control
Energy efficient

Fortinet launches new firewalls for AI traffic control

Rising encrypted and AI-related traffic is forcing firms to rethink firewall performance as Fortinet adds higher-capacity models for data centres and edge sites.

Thu, 7th May 2026

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
Managed Security Services Provider

WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.

Thu, 7th May 2026

Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
AI skills

Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE

Customers can now manage mixed-vendor networks and security from one platform as Extreme adds third-party device support and AI agents.

Thu, 7th May 2026

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Cloud Services

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.

Thu, 7th May 2026

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI
Data Protection

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 for AI

The update targets firms weighing private cloud for production AI, with Broadcom citing cost, security and governance pressures in its research.

Wed, 6th May 2026

Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response
Chief Technology Officers

Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response

Rising attack speeds are forcing stretched IT teams to act faster, as Tanium says its new system can turn one operator into many.

Wed, 6th May 2026

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Social Media

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence

Customers will gain earlier warnings on phishing and impersonation as Infoblox folds Axur's web, app and dark web scanning into its security tools.

Wed, 6th May 2026

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Data Protection

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems

AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords on cameras and access controls, prompting calls for stricter governance across physical security systems.

Wed, 6th May 2026