Scalable Cybersecurity Gains Ground in Mexico: Cyber Week

Cybersecurity developments this week reflect both innovation and growing complexity. Major players like Tenable and Barracuda are betting on AI to streamline defenses and reduce fatigue, while a ransomware attack on Kettering Health reveals persistent vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. In Mexico, mid-sized firms are adopting scalable, automated cybersecurity solutions, and experts warn of both promise and peril as Agentic AI begins to reshape the cyber landscape.

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Tenable to Acquire Apex Security to Boost Industrial AI Adoption

Tenable Holdings plans to acquire Apex Security to expand its exposure management capabilities for attack surfaces related to AI. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2Q25.

Barracuda Networks Leverages AI to Integrate Cybersecurity Workflows

Barracuda Networks unveiled BarracudaONE, an AI-powered dashboard that unifies cybersecurity workflows without requiring new tools or added costs. Aimed at easing alert fatigue and tool overload, the platform helps teams prioritize threats and act faster — addressing a growing demand for smarter, more integrated security management as costs and complexity surge.

Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Kettering Health Hack

Kettering Health is still recovering two weeks after a ransomware attack crippled its systems. The Interlock gang publicly claimed responsibility, alleging the theft of over 940GB of sensitive data. The hospital network has begun restoring key systems but faces growing fallout, with leaked files exposing private patient and employee information. Interlock’s public statement suggests ransom negotiations have stalled, further escalating one of the most serious healthcare breaches in recent months.

MBN Experts 

Bringing Scalable Cybersecurity Solutions to Mid-Sized Firms

Mid-sized firms grappling with the complexities of hybrid or multicloud environments and the persistent gap in human and technical cybersecurity resources are finding new avenues for protection, says Javier Rincón, Director General, Octapus. The conversation is shifting towards scalable solutions that emphasize automation, intelligent backup, and continuous monitoring to ensure operational continuity and meet regulatory compliance, all while allowing for more predictable financial planning in their cybersecurity investments.

Agentic AI: A Path Toward Cybersecurity’s Light or Dark Side

The cybersecurity landscape is bracing for the impact of Agentic AI, autonomous systems capable of complex tasks with minimal human input, promising enhanced threat detection and response. Erik Moreno, Director of Cybersecurity, Minsait, explains that the new risks include sophisticated AI-driven attacks.