At this month’s DTX Manchester, I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion around the importance of inclusion and diversity in cyber recruitment. For far too long cyber security was seen as a man’s sport. Not only did men take…
Category: IT SECURITY GURU
Public Sector IT is Broken: Turning the System Back On
Today’s IT services within public sector organisations are not adequate for their intended purpose anymore. Security breaches frequently make headlines. Downtime disrupts services and productivity. There is excessive overspending across the UK too. What is worse, all these factors broadly…
#MIWIC2024 One To Watch: Jenny McCullagh, Graduate Cybersecurity Engineer at Leonardo and Co-Founder and Director of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Ones to Watch winners…
Expert Insight: How Diverse Leadership Can Benefit the Security Sector
In today’s business landscape, diverse leadership is essential for driving innovation, improving decision-making, and maintaining a competitive advantage. Historically, STEM sectors have been male-dominated, with strict job descriptions and rigid hiring processes making it difficult for minorities to break into…
Commonly used passwords for new accounts include “User” & “Welcome
New research into password usage for new accounts during the onboarding process, has revealed a worrying trend where easily guessable passwords are left unchanged for new starters, presenting significant security risks for organisations. The findings from Secops Software, an Outpost24…
#MIWIC2024: Jan Carroll, Managing Director at Fortify Institute
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected…
Expert Insight: What’s the key to bringing more diversity into the tech sector?
It’s often argued that the lack of women and non-binary individuals in tech is due to inadequate support, insufficient attention — especially from senior management — and a dearth of those candidates studying subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It’s a narrative that…
CIOs and CFOs, two parts of the same whole
The business boardroom: a machine that drives corporate strategy and shapes the future of the company. Such a force requires cohesion and alignment, but silos still exist today. One of the biggest divides lies between the Chief Finance Officer and…
TrustRadius recognises KnowBe4 for fifth year running in Security Awareness Training
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced that TrustRadius has recognised KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training and PhishER with 2024 Top Rated Awards. KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training won in the Security Awareness Training…
How Tech Can Help you Obtain a Building Passport: Net-Zero Building Certification Guide
Net-Zero Building Certification is a credential that identifies structures which have attained parity between the amount of energy they use and how much renewable energy they produce in twelve months’ time. This guide will outline step by step what you…
Expert Insight: ‘Minding the gap’: how can we work to make cyber accessible for women?
According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), only 17% of the UK cyber sector workforce is female, and this is down from 22% in 2022. To make matters worse, we’re fighting a losing battle against an ever-increasing…
Registration Opens for International Cyber Expo 2024: Where Cyber Leaders Converge to Shape Tomorrow’s Defences
Today, Nineteen Group has announced the opening of registration for the highly anticipated International Cyber Expo (ICE) 2024. Set against the iconic Olympia London on September 24th and 25th, ICE 2024 promises to be an unparalleled convergence of the brightest…
Salt Security Unveils First AI-Infused API Security Platform to Address Proliferation of GenAI Application Development
This week, Salt Security, a frontrunner in API security, have unveiled its groundbreaking API Security Protection Platform. This platform, powered by Pepper, Salt’s own Large Language Model (LLM) AI, represents a leap forward in API protection. By integrating AI across…
CyberSmart announces expansion into the Australian market with HAT Distribution partnership
CyberSmart, the UK’s leading provider of complete cyber confidence to UK SMEs has announced its partnership with Australian technology distributor, HAT Distribution. The partnership will provide businesses in Australia with fast, hassle-free Essential Eight assessment and year-round assurance. CyberSmart is…
Over 70% of Staff Use AI At Work, But Only 30% of European Organisations Provide AI Training
Today, new research by ISACA has revealed that, despite nearly three quarters (73%) of European organisations reporting that their staff use AI at work, only 30% provide limited training to employees in tech-related positions, while 40% offer no training at…
Cybereason Announces the Availability of Cybereason Mobile Threat Defence in Response to Increases in Sophisticated Mobile Device Attacks
Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason Mobile Threat Defence, Powered by Zimperium. With the explosive growth in mobile devices and apps comes an ever-evolving attack surface. Research shows that 60% of endpoints accessing enterprise assets are through mobile devices,…
Cyber Threat Research: Poor Patching Practices and Unencrypted Protocols Continue to Haunt Enterprises
Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today unveiled the findings of its inaugural Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report for Q1 2024. The report shows all organizations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier…
Data Brokers: What They Are and How to Safeguard Your Privacy
As more of our personal data is collected online, privacy concerns have increased. With a few clicks, we share intimate details about ourselves. However, most people are unaware of how widely their data spreads. Behind the scenes is an entire…
World Password Day 2024: Try Passkeys!
On this World Password Day, we should all pause and think about how we can adopt passkeys. Passkeys represent a significant industry shift in identity security, moving away from traditional credentials of usernames and passwords to a more secure “no knowledge”…
World Password Day 2024: What are the experts saying?
It’s World Password Day 2024! What’s clear is that passwords and creating and maintaining good password hygiene is still one of the most effective ways to protect businesses. We’ve gathered some insights from cybersecurity experts who have had their say…