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Management of non-human identities has evolved in response to the rapid adoption of semi-autonomous AI agents. The complex nature of their interactions with both human operators and other agents means that security teams need a more sophisticated approach that uses behavioural context to determine an agent’s permissions. Firms are leveraging an identity management approach mirroring the complexities of human operator requirements, but at a vastly bigger scale.

Global security vendor Sophos has announced its intention to purchase cyber assurance specialist Arco Cyber in a move it says will help companies strengthen their cybersecurity strategy and overall governance. Sophos has positioned the acquisition as a key part of its “Sophos CISO Advantage” proposition, a set of capabilities it says will equip customers with security operations management using agentic AI, integrated platforms, and trusted human expertise delivered via its

Autonomous AI agents can bring significant operational efficiencies, but magnify the risk of vulnerabilities if they are given access permissions that are closer to a human identity

CrowdStrike announces its intent to buy Seraphic Security and SGNL, kicking-off the industry's 2026 M&A activity!

Hot on the heels of Palo Alto Networks’ announcement that it plans to buy CyberArk, SentinelOne (aka S1) has flexed its own M&A muscles...

LevelBlue’s acquisition of Trustwave marks a significant step in the evolution of the managed security services market. The companies aim to form a global pure-play MSSP powerhouse, with over $1 billion in annual revenue, 2,000+ employees, and a customer base exceeding 30,000 organizations.

At the InfoSecurity Europe 2025 show in June, Richmond Advisory Group met with cybersecurity practitioners, vendors and service providers...

The future of API security lies not just in better detection and protection mechanisms, but in deeper integration with business processes and development workflows. As APIs continue to power digital transformation, their security will remain a critical enabler of business success.

Fresh off the RSA Conference 2025, Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with as an "RSA Series”....

Fresh off the RSA Conference 2025, Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with as an "RSA Series”. This one is on SafeBreach.

Fresh off the RSA Conference 2025, Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with as an "RSA Series”....

Although it's now a month ago, RSA Conference 2025, seems like yesterday. Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with in our "RSA series" This one highlights the MDR provider Expel.

We’re excited to announce that Rory Duncan , a renowned technologist, analyst, and writer, is bringing his expertise to Richmond Advisory...

For Arctic Wolf, the acquisition of Cylance could be transformative, but success isn't guaranteed. The real test will be multifaceted.