Help Net Security: Cybersecurity industry analysis: Another recurring vulnerability we must correct

There is no question that staying ahead of the trends in application security technology is beneficial and can even help prioritize upgrades or consolidations in a bloated tech stack. But to forgo targeting the root cause of vulnerable software – we mere humans – is going to keep us on the losing side of the cybersecurity battlefront. If we want to get serious about decreasing the number of code-level security vulnerabilities, then developers need to be given the foundations to succeed in sharing responsibility for security.
They need relevant, hands-on education and on-the-job upskilling, and functional tooling that doesn’t disrupt their workflow, or make security a chore to develop. Ideally, some tools would be developer-centric, built with their user experience front-of-mind...
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SecurityBrief UK: AI raises cyber risk as firms race to boost resilience
Hitachi Vantara and Secure Code Warrior warned that the spread of AI is reshaping cyber risk for organisations during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Both said attackers are using AI to move faster and scale up attacks. They also warned that companies are under pressure to strengthen data governance and recovery planning as regulators sharpen their focus on operational resilience and data handling.

CSO Online: OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT 6.1 Astra as agents keep crossing lines
OpenAI has abandoned an update of Astra planned for release in October after internal testing found safety and alignment problems - an increasing source of concern at the company.

SMBtech: Cyber Security Action Month 2026: Australian Industry Reactions and Commentary
Cyber Security Action Month (known as Cyber Security Awareness Month globally) is an annual Australian awareness campaign held in October to encourage people and businesses to improve their online security through simple everyday habits.
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