Netskope have unveiled their Next Gen SASE Branch, a major step forward in infrastructure that uses Netskope’s award-winning Borderless SD-WAN to transform how organisations manage their most critical networking and security functions and optimise enterprise branches everywhere. In today’s digital…
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China’s biggest bank hit by LockBit ransomware; US Treasury markets impacted
On November 8th, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) was impacted by a ransomware attack that disrupted a subset of their Financial Services (FS) systems. ICBC is China’s largest bank with the Financial Services unit based in New…
Outpost24 CORE advancement delivers complete visibility of technology assets and threat exposure
Outpost24 has made significant updates to its offering with the release of Threat Explorer, an advanced vulnerability intelligence and custom alerting tool for continuous threat monitoring. The new module, available as a part of the Threat Compass threat intelligence solution,…
Electric Ireland Confirms Compromise of 8,000 Customers’ Personal and Financial Data
Electric Ireland, an Irish utility company, released an announcement confirming that 8,000 customer accounts containing personal and financial information may have been compromised. Though the exact details of the breach are unknown, the statement explained that “Electric Ireland is aware…
Salt Security Named 2023 CISO Choice Award Winner for API Security
Salt Security, the API security company, has been named the winner of the API Security category in the 2023 CISO Choice Awards. Judged by a panel of distinguished CISOs at large organisations across the world, the CISO Choice Awards honour…
Record number of schoolgirls and cyber specialists to gather amid UK digital skills crisis
On 17th November a record number of Year 8 schoolgirls, government cyber specialists and business leaders will gather at one the UK’s leading cyber hotspots, for what will be the largest ever cybersecurity workshop in the UK. Now in its…
Keeper Security Announces Integration with ServiceNow
Keeper Security, a provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, has announced that Keeper Secrets Manager (KSM) can now be integrated with ServiceNow. This integration enables enterprises to manage and protect…
Bitwarden Revolutionises Online Security with Passkey Management
Bitwarden has introduced a ground-breaking feature: passkey management. This innovation empowers every Bitwarden user to create, handle, and securely store passkeys within their vaults. With the Bitwarden web extension, users can effortlessly and securely access passkey-enabled websites. These synchronised passkeys…
Glasgow Caledonian University Selects CyberArk to Reduce Identity Security Risk for Thousands of Staff and Students
CyberArk has announced that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has selected the CyberArk Identity Security Platform to power its mission-critical identity and access management modernisation initiatives and improve security for its more than 27,000 staff and students. The top-performing modern university…
Remember, Remember: Guy Fawkes and Cybersecurity
In the UK on November 5, we celebrate ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ or ‘Bonfire Night’ often with fireworks and bonfires. Yet, had Guy Fawkes and his conspirators succeeded with the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 to kill King James I and his…
The Future of Encryption: Navigating Change with Crypto-Agility
“Agility” has been quite a buzzword recently. You will likely find it on most companies’ 5-year plan slide decks. Yet, there is one area where the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently makes a lot of sense -cryptography. In an…
Aerospace Giant Boeing Confirms Cyber Compromise, LockBit Claims Responsibility
Boeing, the American multinational corporation most known for the manufacturing of aircrafts, rockets, satellites, and missiles, has confirmed a cyber breach on their systems. Last week, the infamous and prolific ransomware gang, LockBit, announced that “a tremendous amount of sensitive…
Keeper Security Begins Relationship with Ingram Micro to Expand Access to Keeper’s Cybersecurity Solutions
Today, Keeper Security has announced its new relationship with Ingram Micro, Inc. to distribute its products to value-added resellers and technology solutions providers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. The relationship with Ingram Micro, a global leader…
Dragos and Rockwell Automation Strengthen Industrial Control System Cybersecurity for Manufacturers with Expanded Capabilities
Today, Dragos Inc., cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments specialists, have announced the expansion of its combined capabilities in partnership with Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. With this expansion,…
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Why Should You Use It?
Ah, the Internet: a treasure trove of memes, cat videos, and—let’s be honest—some stuff you’d rather keep under wraps. Security is crucial, but let’s face it, a password like “Fluffy123” won’t fool anyone for long. So how do you beef…
Don’t Get Spooked Into Falling For These Phishing Scams
Halloween season is here, which means carving pumpkins, trick or treating, planning costumes, sneaking the kids’ candy and scary movies, of course. However, one of the scariest threats facing individuals and businesses alike this spooky season is phishing scams. Much…
Lookout Elevates Strategic Investment in Data-centric Cloud Security
Today, Lookout, Inc. announced enhancements to its Lookout Cloud Security Platform that are designed to help organisations better discover, assess, and protect their data as it moves across any network, from the endpoint to the cloud. These enhancements provide organisations…
Version 1 and The National Museum of Computing Launch New App Using Generative AI Technology to Dramatically Improve Accessibility and Visitor Experience
Version 1, a leading digital transformation partner and The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), home to the world’s largest collection of working historic computers, today announced the brand new TNMOC Mate application, designed to transform the museum’s visitor experience for…
More than half of mid-sized firms lack confidence in tackling cyber threats finds new report
New research conducted by e2e-assure indicates that a significant proportion of mid-sized companies, approximately 59%, express diminished confidence in their ability to detect cyber threats. This contrasts with just over half of enterprises, where 52% share this concern. Ensuring robust…
Salt Security Discovers Flaws in Social Login Mechanism Impacting Thousands of Websites and Exposing Billions of Users to Account Takeover
Today, API security company Salt Security released new threat research from Salt Labs highlighting API security vulnerabilities uncovered in the social sign-in and Open Authentication (OAuth) implementations of multiple online companies, including Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak. The flaws, which have since been remediated,…
Cato Vice President to Speak About Collaboration on SASE Projects at Gartner IT Symposium/XPO 2023, Barcelona, Spain
Cato Networks announced today that Eyal Webber-Zvik, Cato’s vice president of product marketing and strategic alliances, will be speaking at the upcoming Gartner IT Symposium in Barcelona (6 – 9 November 2023). His talk, “IT Teams Collaboration on SASE Projects…
In Conversation With Ilona Simpson, CIO EMEA at Netskope
Earlier this year, the Gurus caught up with Ilona Simpson, CIO EMEA at Netskope, to talk all things wellbeing in cybersecurity for The Cyber Mindfulness Corner. What transpired during our short Infosecurity Europe interview was that Ilona had a wealth…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: DTX Recap with SenseOn on “Why SOCS Fail”
Brad Freeman, Director of Technology at SenseOn introduce himself as a security professional with both practical and leadership experience and outlined in his talk the importance of doing the SOC basics right, from a perspective of people and processes. Brad…
Frontier AI Taskforce harnesses industry leaders to research development risks
The UK government’s Frontier AI Taskforce is establishing an AI safety research team that can research and evaluate risks associated with advanced AI development. As set out in its first progress report on 7th September this year, the taskforce is working with various leading tech organisations, including RAND,…
ABS Consulting and Dragos Expand Strategic Partnership to Strengthen OT Defences
ABSG Consulting Inc. a leading global operational risk management company, and Dragos Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems, today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to provide industry-leading operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions, services and…
Be On Alert; That HR Email Could Be A Phishing Email!
New research this week has given warning to employees to be on alert to emails seemingly from human resources (HR) as they could be fraudulent. In fact, the findings from KnowBe4’s latest phishing report has highlighted that fraudulent HR emails remain…
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards winners named
Eskenzi PR has today announced the winners of the eighth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place last night at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK’s cybersecurity professionals, teachers, lecturers, leaders and those working…
Keeper Security Protects Against Supply Chain Attacks with New Open Source Project
Today, Keeper Security has announced a new open source project for software developers and DevOps to easily and securely sign git commits with their Keeper vault. Through Keeper Secrets Manager (KSM), users can now use Secure Shell (SSH) keys stored…
Networking and Security Teams Are Converging, Finds Cato Networks Survey
Today, Cato Networks announced the findings of its 2023 SASE Adoption Survey. The survey of 1,694 IT leaders worldwide finds that management expects networking and security teams to work closer together, if not outright converge. Further survey observations shed light on SASE…
IT Admins Are Just as Guilty For Weak Password Use
New research by Outpost24 has revealed that IT administrators could be just as predictable as end-users when it comes to passwords. An analysis of just over 1.8 million passwords ranked ‘admin’ as the most popular password (with over 40,000 entries),…
Zero to Pentester
It’s rare for a young individual in high school to identify what they want to do for the rest of their life and then carry through with it without ever considering moving out of that field. Rewind to 2013—I’m in…
Cybersecurity Professionals Anticipate Broad AI Integration in Security Operations, Yet Uncertain About Specific Applications
Adarma has released a groundbreaking report titled “A False Sense of Cybersecurity: How a False Sense of Security Can Harm Your Business.” This comprehensive study delves into essential aspects of security operations (SecOps), such as confidence levels, the proliferation of…
Cybersecurity’s Future: Women at the Forefront
The cybersecurity landscape is always changing, and women are increasingly being given a platform to break down barriers and advance in an area that has traditionally been dominated by men. Organisations like CyberWomen@Warwick, and by extension, CyberWomen Groups C.I.C., are…
SMBs Struggle to Keep Pace with Cyber Security Threats
Keeping on top of new threats is the biggest cyber security challenge facing small and mid-sized businesses globally (SMBs) – and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, new global research by Sage reveals today. UK…
Presenteeism: The Security Risk of Showing Up When You Shouldn’t
Let’s talk about presenteeism. Simply put, presenteeism is when an employee is constantly showing up at work, despite being unwell. In today’s hybrid world, this could mean either physically showing up at the office or logging on at home. As…
No, We’re Not All Going Passwordless
Passwordless authentication methods have been widely spoken about across the cybersecurity and tech industry for years. Offering both hope and fear, a passwordless future has felt imminent for some time. However, an S&P Market Intelligence report report released this week…
The Power of Diversity: Building Stronger Cybersecurity
In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of our daily lives, with our personal information, financial data, and even national security at stake. However, as the field of cybersecurity continues to evolve, a glaring lack of…
A Third of Brits Give Up on Cyber Security Best Practice
A third (34%) of Brits admit that they have given up following cyber security best practice because it feels like an impossible task, according to new research from Thales. The research, which surveyed over 2,000 UK citizens, found an alarming…
A Third of Brits Give Up on Cyber Security Best Practice
A third (34%) of Brits admit that they have given up following cyber security best practice because it feels like an impossible task, according to new research from Thales. The research, which surveyed over 2,000 UK citizens, found an alarming…
Navigating the intersection of cybersecurity, stress, and risk
According to a 2023 report by Cynet, 94% of surveyed CISOs are grappling with work-induced stress, with 65% admitting to its impact on their organizational defense capabilities. Moreover, approximately 8 in 10 employees note that work-linked stress adversely affects their…
Lookout Named Mobile Security Solution of the Year by the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program
Yesterday, Lookout, Inc., the data-centric cloud security company, today announced that its Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security solution has won the “Overall Mobile Security Solution of the Year” award in the 7th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, a…
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Proxy Service Provider
Selecting the appropriate proxy provider can frequently appear as a challenging endeavor. The swift expansion of the data collection sector has birthed an extensive market brimming with contenders all vying to deliver high quality proxy services. However, determining the one…
‘No excuses – try harder’: Martha Lane Fox at DTX + UCX Europe challenges tech leaders to double-down on diversity
Baroness Martha Lane Fox has launched a rallying cry for the tech world to invest in diversity as organisations have “no excuses” not to improve representation in the sector. Speaking from the main stage at DTX + UCX 2023, the…
JUMPSEC team inspires local primary school children to consider a future career in cyber-security
Acton-based cyber security company, JUMPSEC, recently visited a local primary school to share how its team protects some of the world’s biggest brands from hackers, malware, and other cyber-attacks. As Ealing Borough’s security partner, JUMPSEC has teamed up with the…
Cybersecurity sector in drive to boost female tech talent
Cybersecurity giants BAE Systems, DarkTrace and GCHQ are on a mission to address the industry’s gender diversity gap by recruiting more female coders during Cyber Awareness Month. Despite cybersecurity being one of the fastest-growing industries in tech, analysis of the…
‘No excuses – try harder’: Martha Lane Fox and lineup at DTX + UCX Europe challenges tech leaders to double-down on diversity and sustainability
Baroness Martha Lane Fox has launched a rallying cry for the tech world to invest in diversity as organisations have “no excuses” not to improve representation in the sector. Speaking from the main stage at DTX + UCX 2023, the…
Outpost24 Expands Leadership Team by Appointing New Chief Revenue Officer
Today, cyber risk management company Outpost24 have announced the appointment of Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Robertson is responsible for overseeing company-wide revenue generation and building an enhanced, integrated go to market approach to accelerate sales and customer…
Keeper Security Becomes a CVE Numbering Authority
Today, password management company Keeper Security has announced that it has been authorised by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). Keeper is the first password management company to join this global effort to…
UK SME cyber threat concerns on the rise in last 12 months as a quarter admit to being breached
Against a challenging economic backdrop and well publicised cyber-attacks, concerns about cyber threats amongst UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have risen significantly in the last year as they consider the impact on brand, reputation, and revenue. According to…
The State of Cybersecurity: Cyber skills gap leaves business vulnerable to attacks, new research reveals
ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, today launches new research looking at the state of cybersecurity. The research finds that of the cybersecurity professionals who said they were experiencing an…
Threat Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK
Cybercriminal tactics continue to grow in number and advance in ability; in response, many organisations have seen the need to reach a security posture where their teams can proactively combat threats. Threat hunting plays a pivotal role in modern…
Guide to ransomware and how to detect it
The landscape of ransomware has undergone rapid evolution, shifting from a relatively straightforward form of malicious software primarily affecting individual computer users, to a menacing enterprise-level threat that has inflicted substantial harm on various industries and government institutions. Ransomware attacks are strategically…
Research reveals 80% of applications developed in EMEA contain security flaws
Veracode, a leading global provider of intelligent software security, today released research indicating applications developed by organisations in Europe, Middle East and Africa tend to contain more security flaws than those created by their U.S. counterparts. Across all regions analysed,…
Akamai Research Finds the Number of Cyberattacks on European Financial Services More Than Doubled in 2023
Akamai Technologies, Inc. has today released a new State of the Internet report that explores existing and emerging cyberattacks against the financial services industry. The new report, The High Stakes of Innovation: Attack Trends in Financial Services, finds that financial…
Half of organisations with cyber insurance implemented additional security measures to qualify for the policy or reduce its cost
Netwrix has surveyed more than 1,600 IT and security professionals worldwide to reveal how their organisations reduce the financial impact of a data breach via a cyber insurance policy. According to the survey, 44% of organisations are insured and 15%…
ICS Reconnaissance Attacks – Introduction to Exploiting Modbus
Despite being widely used in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Modbus has been recognised as an insecure protocol. Securing and attacking Modbus has therefore been a topic for years, and it was first in 2018 that the Modbus Security protocol (MSP)…
Keeper Security study shows cultural changes imperative to improve cyber incident reporting
Keeper Security, a provider of cloud-based zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, secrets, connections and privileged access, has released findings of its Cybersecurity Disasters Survey: Incident Reporting & Disclosure. They reveal widespread shortcomings in reporting cybersecurity attacks and…
Cyberelements Partners with ABC Distribution Partners to Revolutionise Privileged Access Management in Europe
cyberelements, the Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, today announces its strategic partnership with leading technology distributor, ABC Distribution heralding a new era in access security across Europe and beyond. cyberelements’ pioneering Zero PAM platform is set to transform…
CREST and IASME announce partnership with the NCSC to deliver Cyber Incident Exercising scheme
CREST and IASME are delighted to announce their partnership with the NCSC to help deliver its new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme. The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has created the scheme to help organisations find high quality providers that can…
Nurturing Our Cyber Talent
The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways…
Adarma Names James Todd as Chief Technology Officer, Reinforcing Dedication to Security Operations Excellence
Adarma has announced the appointment of James Todd as Chief Technology Officer. This strategic appointment builds on the company’s continued commitment to improving security operations outcomes for enterprise and upper mid-market organisations and follows Adarma’s recent investments in people and…
The Journey to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher.” – Chinese Proverb. The way we work, socialise, and consume information has changed exponentially over the last few years. This has been driven owing to global macro…
WatchGuard acquires CyGlass for AI-powered network anomaly detection
WatchGuard® Technologies, provider of unified cybersecurity, today announced the acquisition of CyGlass Technology Services, a provider of cloud and network-centric threat detection and response solutions that help organisations see risks, stop threats, and prove compliance. CyGlass’s cloud-native platform utilises advanced…
Keeper Security Named a Market Leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) by Enterprise Management Associates
This week, Keeper Security announced that it has been identified as a leading privileged access management (PAM) provider for its product strength and cost-efficiency. The recognition comes from analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) in its latest research report: EMA Radar™…
SME Cyber Security – Time for a New Approach?
The UK is home to around 5.5 million Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). They collectively account for 99.9% of businesses, generating three fifths of employment, and with a combined turnover of £2.3 trillion. As such, they represent a vital element…
Synopsys Recognised as a Leader in Static Application Security Testing by Independent Research Firm
Synopsys has announced it has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Static Application Security Testing, Q3 2023. The report identifies the 11 most significant vendors in the static application security testing (SAST) market and evaluates them against…
Cato Networks Raises $238M in Equity Investment at Over $3B Valuation
Cato’s largest financing round to date brings total funding to $773M, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s leadership in the fast-growing single-vendor SASE market. Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, announced it raised $238M in equity investment,…
Specops Software Launches Continuous Scanning Capabilities for Breached Password Protection
Today, Specops Software, an Outpost24 company, has announced the launch of its new continuous scanning capabilities within Specops Breached Password Protection. The feature will now enable security administrators to continuously monitor Active Directory for compromised passwords or those exposed on…
Acronis Unveils First Ever AI-powered Cyber Protection Software for Consumers
Acronis, a global cyber protection company, today announced the launch of Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (formerly Acronis True Image). The innovative software offers a comprehensive suite of features that seamlessly integrate secure backup, and AI-based security making it the…
Salt Security Strengthens CrowdStrike Partnership with New Integration
Today, Salt Security announced that it has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike by integrating the Salt Security API Protection Platform with the industry-leading CrowdStrike Falcon® Platform. With this new integration, customers now can get a 360-degree view of API security…
Over a Third of UK Population Believe Prison is the Most Suitable Punishment for Individuals Responsible for Data Breach
New statistics by International Cyber Expo reveal that in the event of a data breach at an organisation, nearly one in every five (19%) individuals across the UK believe the person(s) who allowed initial entry via phishing, poor security practices…
Cyber security in Formula E: TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team relies on support from SASE
The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team relies on the security of the Cato SASE Cloud platform. This enables the reliable and secure transmission of data worldwide. The insights gained on the race circuit can be applied to companies across…
Lookout Announces CrowdStrike Marketplace Availability of Mobile Threat Defense
Lookout, Inc., the data-centric cloud security company, today announced the availability of Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security to CrowdStrike channel partners and customers via the CrowdStrike Marketplace. As part of CrowdStrike’s world-class ecosystem of compatible solutions from trusted partners, Lookout will…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Cybermindz
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week’s guest has set up a dedicated organisation to do just that! Peter Coroneos, Founder and Executive Chairman at Cybermindz,…
Industrial Cybersecurity Leader Dragos Raises an Additional $74M in Series D Round Extension Funding Led by WestCap
Dragos, Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, today announced a $74 million Series D extension, led by strategic operating and investing firm WestCap. The equity investment is an extension of Dragos’s $200…
Brits Are in the Dark About the Dark Web
New research reveals 1 in 7 Brits have had personal data leaked in the past year, equivalent to over seven million[1] Brits. Yet, more than three quarters (77%) still rarely, or never, check if their data has been stolen or…
Digital Deficit: 93% of UK Employers Identify An IT Skills Gap Within The UK Job Market
A new study from Forbes Advisor has unveiled that a staggering 93% of employers perceive there to be an IT skills gap within the UK job market. The experts at the price comparison and guidance platform surveyed 500 UK businesses…
ICO issues warning over smart devices harvesting personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning about the risks posed by smart devices harvesting personal data. The ICO also announced a crackdown on connected devices, announcing plans for new rules and action to be taken against manufacturers…
Trend Micro Protects Kingston University During Peak Clearing Period
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today revealed that it is supplying managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities to Kingston University free of charge to mitigate the threat of serious cyber disruption during their busiest time of year for student recruitment.…
United Cloud, the Fastest Growing Innovation Centre in SEE Europe, Selects Verimatrix XTD for Mobile App Protection
Yesterday, Verimatrix announced that United Cloud will deploy Verimatrix Extended Threat Defence (XTD) technologies to further strengthen protections for its flagship TV 2.0 platform widely popular under the brand name EON TV. United Cloud as an innovation centre that develops world-class…
MGM and Caesars Casinos Suffer Massive Cyberattack
Two of Las Vegas’ iconic casinos, the MGM and Caesars hotel, have fallen victim to a major cyberattack. Over the course of this week, it has been revealed that computer systems had been left severely disrupted, causing widespread panic throughout…
Armis forges ahead into Cyber Exposure Management as it readies for IPO
During a live-streamed even this week, Armis co-founders Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael laid out the company’s vision for the future, which is centred around its newly announced AI-powered cyber exposure management platform dubbed Centrix™. “In a perimeter-less world,…
Machine Learning is a Must for API Security
Modern digital transformations have been fuelled by APIs, altering how many businesses and organizations run. However, the recent innovation and digital transformation wave have also opened up new attack surfaces for cybercriminals. Companies are forced to respond to an increase…
Generative AI Adoption Surges in Software Development Despite Security Risks, Sonatype Research Finds
New research from software supply chain management company Sonatype reveals how generative AI is influencing and impacting the work of software engineers and the software development life cycle. According to the 800 developer (DevOps) and application security (SecOps) leaders surveyed,…
Don’t Leave Cybersecurity to Chance
In today’s digital age, where organisations heavily rely on technology and data, ensuring strong Cyber Security practices is paramount, and one often overlooked aspect, is the departure of staff members. The departure of an employee can introduce vulnerabilities and risks…
Overconfident Organisations Prone to Cyber Breaches, Study Finds
Adarma, an independent leader in detection and response services, published a report titled “A False Sense of Cybersecurity: How Feeling Safe Can Sabotage Your Business.” The report examines critical aspects of security operations like confidence levels, ‘tool sprawl’, the use of…
Salt Security Appoints New Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development
Today, Salt Security announced it has named Michael Porat Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development. Porat will direct alliances with the growing set of Salt technology partners as Salt infuses its rich API intelligence across the ecosystem. In addition,…
Almost One in Three Parents Have Never Spoken to Their Children About Cybersecurity
Today, Keeper Security have announced the release of the Keeper Security Parental Practices Report: Conversations on Cybersecurity, which explores parental attitudes, practices and concerns regarding cybersecurity discussions with their children and sheds light on this imperative topic for families. The…
Over Half of UK Population Supportive of UK Government and Allies Breaking International Cybersecurity Law
According to new research by International Cyber Expo, over half of the UK population (53%) would be supportive of the UK government and its allies breaking international cybersecurity law, and 45% have admitted they would be supportive of, or engage…
Why You Should Nominate Wellbeing Advocates for the 2023 Unsung Heroes Awards
With the deadline for this year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes nominations rapidly approaching, our Gurus spoke to Christine Gordon-Bennett, Manager Cybersecurity Awareness at Nedbank, who was last year’s winner of the Wellbeing Advocate Award. We asked her about the importance…
Keeper Introduces Major Password Manager Update for iOS
Keeper Security has announced the Keeper Password Manager app for iOS, which features a brand new, more modern User Interface (UI). This highly-anticipated release includes improved usability, smart searching and faster sync times for customers with large vaults, such as…
Bridewell announces CHECK penetration testing accreditation from NCSC
Bridewell, a leading UK cyber security firm, today announces that it has been accredited by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide CHECK penetration testing to government, public sector bodies and organisations under the UK’s critical national infrastructure…
Strider Technologies Names Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence Veteran, Admiral Sir Tim Fraser, as an Advisor
Strider Technologies, Inc. (“Strider”), the leading provider of Strategic Intelligence, today announced that Admiral Sir Tim Fraser is joining the company as an Advisor. In this role, Sir Tim will help guide Strider towards scalable growth in the U.K. and…
KnowBe4 Opens New Office to Bolster UK’s Northern Powerhouse
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is proud to announce the opening of its new UK headquarters in Leeds. This expansion marks an exciting milestone for KnowBe4, showcasing Leeds’ burgeoning reputation as…
More than half of UK organisations know they aren’t well protected against cyber threats
Just 49% of business leaders report that their organisation is well or very well protected against cyber threats, according to a new survey from cyber security expert, Red Helix. The research, conducted in partnership with independent Business Development company Larato,…
Payment diversion fraud poses significant threat to businesses
Nearly a quarter (24%) of businesses across the UK experienced payment diversion fraud in 2022 according to data from the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report*. Payment diversion fraud (PDF) involves cyber criminals posing as a trusted supplier and manipulating individuals within…
AI triggers tech anxiety for senior leaders, reveals new research
At the IT Security Guru, we often talk a lot about the stresses faced by the industry leaders. New research by Kin + Carta has revealed that 94% of business leaders globally admit that “tech anxiety” keeps them up at…
The most surveilled football stadiums around the world
Comparitech recently conducted research into exactly this, looking at the top 100 stadiums in world football around the world, to figure out which football fans are the most watched. They have collated the number of cameras found in each stadium,…
REVEALED: Lineup of IT pioneers and practitioners navigating the next realm of digital and AI
From decades in the making to overnight impact, nobody was prepared for how quickly generative AI landed. But businesses can be ready for the next chapter with the right skills, architecture and operational design. Enter DTX + UCX Europe 2023 to unite…
BugProve Discovers Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Zavio IP Cameras
In a groundbreaking revelation, BugProve, a prominent name in the field of cybersecurity, has exposed a critical security advisory concerning Zavio IP cameras. The advisory underscores the presence of a staggering seven pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities and 26…