Two releases this week built on Microsoft's security stack. Ontinue says its new MXDR Essentials service extends Microsoft's integrated security operations platform with agentic AI, automation and 24/7 human staff. Above Security says it has joined the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program and works alongside Microsoft Purview, Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 Copilot. AI agents also featured in Assail's launch of Cassandra, which the company says links threat modeling with autonomous security testing in its Ares platform. Proven IT announced a partnership with Atom Cybersecurity covering cybersecurity expertise and compliance support.

On the financial and contract side, Unisys reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $471.5 million, up 2.5% year over year, and a net loss of $201.0 million that included a pension settlement loss. CACI said the U.S. Air Force awarded it a five-year, $108 million contract for the DEAMS accounting system. Palo Alto Networks set November 18, 2026 as the date for its fiscal first quarter 2027 results. Visiting Angels issued holiday-season cybersecurity advice for seniors.