Friday Five — September 4, 2026

CRN - AI Has Changed Open Source Security, Says Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks

Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks discusses how AI has transformed open source security, emphasizing the need for better patching and transparency. Lightwell aims to help counter AI-powered mass vulnerability exploitation by accelerating open source patching and reinforcing enterprise trust. Learn more

Layered Security in the Age of AI: Emerging Threats

Download the new e-book to learn about the 4 pillars to build a layered, defensive, and resilient security architecture. Modern organizations are navigating an increasingly complex security landscape, and the rise of AI-driven workloads, zero trust architectures, automation, and preparing for post-quantum cryptography are reshaping how to approach security. Learn more

The Blueprint for Scalable Enterprise Security in the Age of AI

Register now for the virtual event on September 23 - Lightwell: Remediate vulnerable open source dependencies without disruptive upgrades. Learn about what Lightwell is, the problem it addresses, and how it fits into the software development lifecycle, among other key takeaways. Learn more

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization first-year free promotion

On qualifying 3-year agreements with a Virtualization Migration Assessment, Red Hat is waiving the 1st year of your Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization subscription cost. This lets you base your decision on the technology, the migration path, and what OpenShift Virtualization can do for your business. Learn more

RedMonk - The Digital Sovereignty Questions Every Enterprise Should Be Asking with Jason Willeford

James Governor sits down with Red Hat's Jason Willeford to discuss digital sovereignty and why it’s become such a big deal for European enterprises. They chat about what sovereignty actually means, why banks and telcos now see it as a priority, and how AI complicates the picture. Learn more