Protection is the collection of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards that prevent, detect, and mitigate harm or unauthorized access to enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure, supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity across digital and cyber-physical environments.
Broadcom updated VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer for VMware Cloud Foundation, adding ATP 1-2-3, on-prem malware, air-gapped support, and AI assistant.
Xage Security expanded Critical Asset Protection to cover digital assets including cloud services and AI systems using identity-based microsegmentation.
Proofpoint joined Google Unified Security Recommended as a partner, citing validated Google Cloud Security integrations and operational efficiency improvements.
Netskope says its One DataSec Command Center correlates data security signals into a unified workflow for discovery and remediation, including AI governance.
Island announced Island Enterprise Vibe Publishing, a centralized app library for apps created through vibe coding tools. Administrators review and apply enterprise governance—permissions, SSO, device posture, data protection, auditing, and threat detection—so employees can publish and share approved internal apps with controls attached.