Category: IT SECURITY GURU

Interconnectivity and cyber risk: A double-edged sword

By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities…

Research Highlights SHA256 Password Security Strengths and Risks

A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research…

New educational campaign “Flex Your Cyber” launched

As technology has become an integral part of the learning environment, empowering robust cybersecurity practices in primary and secondary education is now essential. In response to this urgent need, Keeper Security – with support from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA),…

KnowBe4 Releases 2024 Holiday Kit to Boost Cyber Resilience

This week, KnowBe4, the provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of its new 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, designed to strengthen users’ cyber defences during the festive season. This year’s kit builds on the success…

What are the key Threats to Global National Security?

In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.  As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Understanding these threats is crucial for nations looking to protect…

Cato Networks Joins MITRE AI Incident Sharing Initiative to Improve AI Defences

Today, Cato Networks, the SASE provider has announced it has joined the AI Incident Sharing Initiative launched by the MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense and MITRE ATLAS. Cato is collaborating with MITRE and 15 other companies—including CrowdStrike and Microsoft—to increase community knowledge of threats and defences for…

Keeper Security Expands Leadership Team in Japan

Keeper Security have announced the further expansion of their worldwide leadership team by announcing Takanori Nishiyama as Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Sales and Country Manager for Japan. Nishiyama brings over a decade of leadership experience from VMware, where…

Cato Networks Named to 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 List

Today, SASE provider Cato Networks has announced it has been named as part of the 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 list for a second consecutive year. According to Fortune, it is a listing of the most important venture-backed startups that offer enterprise-grade…

Check Point Software Celebrates Irish Partner Success

Check Point has announced the winners of its Ireland Partner Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which took place at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, on the 17th of October 2024, celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing…

Keeper Security Introduces New Updates to KeeperFill Browser Extension

Keeper Security, a provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, has introduced several significant updates to its award-winning KeeperFill browser extension. The patented KeeperFill technology uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to instantly…