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Elastic Stack 8.19.17 released

Elastic Stack version 8.19.17 has been released, with a recommendation for users to upgrade from the previous version, 8.19.16. For a complete list of bug fixes and specific produc…

Elastic Stack 9.3.6 released

Elastic Stack version 9.3.6 has been officially released, and users are encouraged to upgrade from previous versions like 9.3.5. This update includes various bug fixes and changes,…

Elastic’s no-code and full-code approaches to custom integrations

Elastic 9.4 introduces two distinct approaches for building custom integrations: a no-code "Automatic Import" tool and a developer-focused, LLM-agnostic toolkit called "Integration…

Building the Agentic SOC: A new model for financial services

To combat increasingly sophisticated AI-powered threats, financial institutions are transitioning toward "agentic SOCs" that use AI agents to augment human analysts through automat…

Elastic named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM 2026 Vendor Assessment

Elastic has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM 2026 Vendor Assessment, recognized for its unified platform that integrates SIEM, XDR, and native automati…

Making Waves: Elastic named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Extended Detection And Response Platforms, Q2 2026

Elastic has been named a "Strong Performer" in The Forrester Wave™ for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Q2 2026, with specific recognition for its SIEM-replacement …

Monitor Claude activity in Elastic Security

Elastic has launched a new integration that pulls Anthropic’s Claude Compliance API events directly into Elastic Security, allowing organizations to centralize the monitoring of si…

Compliance work is overdue for a new approach

Elastic Security has introduced "agentic compliance skills" within its Agent Builder, starting with a specialized capability for PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance. This new approach moves …

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and the next infrastructure layer in financial services

The financial services industry is transitioning from traditional data platforms toward "contextual intelligence platforms" to support the rise of agentic AI and quantum computing.…

From M-21-31 to M-26-14: What US government agencies need to know now

OMB Memorandum M-26-14 replaces the previous M-21-31 policy, transitioning US federal agencies from a compliance-driven logging model to an outcome-focused, risk-based framework. T…

Decemberfest is here! How we celebrate the holidays at Elastic

Elastic’s annual "Decemberfest" celebrates the holiday season by fostering connection among its distributed workforce through in-person gatherings, virtual team activities, and a g…

Meet Elastic's ERGs

Elastic's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster community and belonging among its diverse global workforce by providing platforms for networking, learning, and professional develo…