News for today:
- Databricks Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity. Databricks launched a new unified platform that leverages AI agents for threat detection, investigation, and response duties. Means that security teams can seamlessly unify, govern, and activate every signal across IT, security, and business systems—all within a single open lakehouse. Agent Bricks allows organizations to deploy secure, production-ready AI agents that automate detection and triage, while powerful self-service analytics tools empower every practitioner to explore data, build detections, and collaborate in real time. . Databricks.
- HackerOne report on AI vulnerabilities. HackerOne released its latest Hacker-Powered Security Report, with a focus on AI’s impact on cybersecurity attacks and defenses. Key finding: 70% of surveyed researchers now use AI tools in their workflow, making AI-powered testing the new industry standard. This evolution marks the beginning of a new class of ‘bionic hackers’—researchers using AI to enhance their hunting abilities. Consequently, security issues are being discovered at an unprecedented rate. On the attack side, prompt injection is the top threat. HackerOne
- Claude and Slack. Anthropic introduced integration options for Claude and Slack, enabling Claude to be used from within Slack conversations via direct messages, as an AI assistant, or as an active thread participant. Claude in Slack maintains the same security standards and privacy settings as the user’s Claude account. Workspace administrators control organization-wide app approval, and individual users authenticate with their existing Claude accounts. In Slack, Claude only accesses channels and conversations you have permission to view—respecting all existing Slack permissions. Slack conversations follow your organization’s retention policies and security settings. Available immediately. Anthropic
- Check Point-powered email security for Canadian businesses via TELUS. TELUS introduced a new email security solution – TELUS Email Protection Service Advanced – powered by Check Point’s Harmony email security platform. It’s API-based, for pre-delivery scanning. Unlike traditional email security solutions that scan after delivery, TELUS Email Protection Service Advanced uses patented low-latency technology to scan and block threats before they reach the inbox. This cloud-native approach works seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace while providing the only comprehensive business solution that protects both email and collaboration applications including Teams, SharePoint, Slack, and Dropbox. TELUS
- Toronto office for Strata Identity. Strata Identity opened a new office in Toronto, adding to its existing offices in Vancouver and Colorado. 35% of staff are based in Canada. Strata Identity