According to research from Absolute Security, over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024,…
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New Threat Report from Cato Networks Uncovers Threat Actor Selling Data and Source Code from Major Brands
This week, SASE pros, Cato Networks have published the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, which provides insights into the threat landscape across several key areas: hacking communities and the dark web, enterprise security and network security. The report found that…
New Post Quantum Cryptography Standards Poised to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly…
Kicking cyber security down the road can come back to bite you
The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be disastrous. From substantial financial loss to significant reputational damage, they can lead to untold operational disruption. Yet despite the clear and present danger, some businesses continue to deprioritise cyber security, with…
How to spot phishing in the age of AI
Since the rise of generative AI in late 2022, a lot has been written about the impact of these tools on cybersecurity. Over $1.1 billion was made in ransomware payments in 2023 alone – and the harsh reality is that…
What skills can cyber security experts develop to adapt to AI and quantum computing?
A career in cyber security is incredibly rewarding. Each day practitioners are met with new challenges that test their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It rewards creativity and can make a tangible impact on a business, its customers and…
NIS2 Directive in the EU: An imminent deadline, insufficient preparation
Dr. Martin J. Kraemer, Security Awareness Advocate at Knowbe4, gives his advice on where to organisations can start to act now with the impending NIS2 regulation While EU member states must introduce the Network and Information Systems Directive 2022…
European IT Professionals Want Training on AI, Poll Finds
New research conducted by ISACA found that 62% of people believe that AI will have a positive impact on audit/assurance in the next year – the highest number compared to other areas like risk, compliance, security, IT strategy/governance, and privacy.…
Expert Insight: Cyber Security Resilience Act: A game-changer for industry standards
For the IT Security Guru, Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer at ISACA, explores the UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security Resilience Act. As King Charles III read out the new Labour government’s plans at the State Opening of Parliament, our…
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 5th Annual Security Training Scholarship
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) have announced the 5th annual Security Training Scholarship (STS) Program in partnership with the SANS Institute. This initiative, made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters such as Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Center for…
Contrast Security Introduces ADR to Help Organisations Combat Zero Days and Secure Applications from Within
While many organisations can defend against published application vulnerabilities, they often neglect to build security into the application production process. This leaves the door wide open for vulnerabilities to be exploited by the adversaries. In fact, zero-day attacks are on…
Masterclass in CIAM for Insurance: Balancing Security, Experience, and Consent
The insurance industry is experiencing a significant transformation fuelled by the ubiquity of digital technologies. As these solutions gain traction in this sector, they add complexity to a regulatory landscape that insurance firms need to navigate, especially when it comes…
International Cyber Expo Announces Global Cyber Summit Theme: Resilience
Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, have announced the programme for the 2024 Global Cyber Summit, curated by the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) and sponsored by Dataminr, Threatlocker, and e2e-Assure. The summit, set to take place at…
Salt Security Enhances API Platform with AI-Powered Insights
API security is becoming an increasingly more prominent discussion for security teams. Notably, API security incidents have more than doubled within the past 12 months, according to recent research. The research also found that API usage is rapidly accelerating, with…
KnowBe4 establishes 6th August as National Social Engineering Day to honour late Kevin Mitnick
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced today as the first established National Social Engineering Day, to be observed annually on August 6th. This new national day, officially recognised by the…
Bridging the skills gap to build a secure future for the cloud
Today, the cloud is ultimately the engine driving the future of many businesses. This exciting shift, however, faces a major hurdle: a lack of skilled professionals to navigate its complexities. This talent gap not only stalls innovation but also leaves…
Addressing communication roadblocks to overcome cybersecurity threats
It’s virtually impossible to imagine a sector where technology hasn’t led to improvements in productivity and profits but parallel to this, cyberattacks have also risen and become a part of working as a technology-reliant business. Cybersecurity incidents can have devastating…
6% of All Published CVEs Have Been Exploited in the Wild, Report Finds
Research from earlier this year revealed a worrying uptick in cyberattack volume in the past 24 months, with over a third (36%) of organisations admitting to experiencing three or more data breaches in this time frame. With attack volume increasing,…
HealthEquity Data Breach Compromises Customer Information
HealthEquity, a leading provider of health savings account (HSA) services, has announced it suffered a data breach recently, resulting in compromised customer protected health information (PHI). It is understood the breach was detected on March 25, 2024, after abnormal activity…
Accenture and SandboxAQ Expand Cybersecurity Partnership
Today, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SandboxAQ have announced that they are expanding their partnership to address the critical need for enterprise data encryption that can defend against current data breaches, as well as future AI and quantum threats. Together, Accenture…