Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

CloudCasa for Kubernetes just got more versatile. In addition to object storage targets such as Amazon S3, Azure Blob, and other S3-compatible platforms, CloudCasa now supports NFS (Network File System) as a backup destination. This enhancement gives organizations even greater flexibility when choosing how and where to store their Kubernetes backups — whether in the cloud, on-premises, or both.

AI agents increasingly are completing real tasks in the browser, acting on behalf of employees, and connecting to the same systems humans rely on to get work done. This introduces a new security problem: AI agents require credentials – passwords, API keys, and one-time codes – to operate. As agents proliferate, the risk surface increases and it brings a variety of identity and access management challenges.

SaaS companies face a 20% yearly likelihood of a significant DDoS attack, according to the Indusface State of Application Security H1 2025, underlining the risks to uninterrupted operations. Even brief downtime can have severe consequences. On average, a DDoS attack requires 12 hours for monitoring, analysis, and mitigation, translating to roughly 2.4 hours of annual downtime per SaaS application. This can disrupt workflows, breach SLAs, and erode customer trust.

Here’s the reality: Most organizations are drowning in threat alerts, vulnerability reports, and security incidents. Security teams can’t tackle everything at once, yet the leadership keeps asking “What should we prioritize?” Without proper risk scoring, you’re essentially playing cybersecurity roulette with your business assets.

DarkCloud malware targets sensitive data, a new cybercrime alliance targets major sectors, and WARMCOOKIE malware continues to evolve.

In the era of digital transformation, businesses increasingly rely on Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) to manage quality and ensure regulatory compliance. But many companies still operate on legacy eQMS platforms that were once effective but now hinder growth and efficiency. These traditional systems are often rigid, siloed, and fail to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Technical defenses keep evolving but attackers have learned that people are often the weakest link. Social engineering has quietly outpaced many technical intrusions because it reliably targets human behavior rather than firewalls or intrusion detection systems. 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report highlights that social engineering remains one of the top three breach patterns, with phishing and pretexting consistently leading incident categories.

As Australian government agencies and regulated industries move sensitive workloads to the cloud, they need observability solutions that meet highly stringent data protection standards. To address this need, Datadog has pursued and received an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED level. This is an advanced classification under the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) framework for cloud and SaaS security.

When it comes to safeguarding digital assets, institutions require optionality: secure digital assets self-custody for day-to-day control, and access to qualified custody when regulatory or fiduciary obligations demand it. All delivered through integrated, trusted infrastructure.

When you’re moving fast, you can’t waste cycles on noise—you’ve got to focus on what actually matters. Compliance is no different. If you’re trying to lock in SOC 2 so you can close bigger deals, you don’t have time to vet claims in the market or to deep dive into a Reddit rabbit hole. ‍ That’s why we pulled together a crew of certified experts—and startup operators who’ve actually been through it—to cut through the myths.