Cydea, the cyber risk management provider, has announced the Cydea Risk Platform, set to quantify threats in financial terms to businesses, allowing them to visualise the consequences of different business security-related scenarios. By giving a monetary value to risks and…
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Report Reveals Healthcare Industry is Disillusioned in its Preparedness for Cyberattacks
Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has released the State of Cyber Defense: Diagnosing Cyber Threats in Healthcare report, exposing the healthcare industry’s disillusionment in terms of its cyber maturity. The research reveals that…
Goldilock Partners with organisation behind NATO’s largest cyber defence exercise
Goldilock, the British cybersecurity startup behind a unique physical network isolation solution, has partnered with CR14, a cyber defence organisation established by the Estonian ministry of defence and host of NATO’s operative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), to conduct…
Police apprehend global cyber gang implicated in large-scale fraud
The Met Police, a long with a host of other global law enforcement agencies, have dismantled a criminal gang that used a technology service to facilitate fraudulent text messages, leading to theft from victims. The scam primarily targeted younger individuals…
Keeper Security Offers Built-In Passphrase Generator to Strengthen Security
Today Keeper Security have announced the addition of a passphrase generator to Keeper Web Vault, with support on mobile and for the browser extension coming soon. The release also includes an update to the existing password generator which provides users…
Human Risk: An Organisation’s Biggest Problem and Greatest Opportunity
Organisations often lean on the ‘People, Process, and Technology’ (PPT) framework as a way of demarcating value streams and driving action. When managed well, the triad works in unison to ensure a comprehensive and layered approach to defence. But what…
Flyfish Review – How Reliable are this Company’s Payroll Management Solutions?
Running a business in today’s competitive landscape can be tough, especially if you want to expand internationally. Doing it alone can be overwhelming, which is why companies like Flyfish can be invaluable. They specialize in corporate payroll solutions and offer…
Pentest People Becomes the First Leeds-based Cybersecurity Company to Achieve NCSC’s Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials) Accreditation
Pentest People, the Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS®) and cybersecurity experts, today announces it is the first Leeds-based cybersecurity company to become a qualified and approved Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials) on the NCSC’s Cyber Advisor scheme. Developed in partnership…
#MIWIC24 Cyber Marketeer of the Year: Laura Reilly
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 this year’s winner of the Paula Brici…
The Zensory Partners with UK Cyber Week to Showcase Importance of Inclusivity With ‘The Inclusive Cyber Space’
Popular wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory have partnered with renowned speaker Holly Foxcroft, Head of Neurodiversity in Cyber Research and Consulting at Stott and May, and NeuroCyber, the organisation dedicated to growing neurodiversity in the cyber sector through inclusive…
Unveiling the Cyber Well-Being Conundrum: Navigating Burnout’s Impact on Charity and SME Cybersecurity
As we delve deeper as an industry into the intersection of emotional well-being and cybersecurity, it has become more evident than ever before that workplace culture profoundly impacts cyber risk. It is critical we all recognise industry-specific challenges in a…
A Quarter of UK Business Are Not Using AI to Bolster Cybersecurity
New research by Hornetsecurity highlights the AI cybersecurity gap affecting UK businesses. Although nearly half (45%) of companies have fallen victim to cyberattacks, 26% are still not using AI to enhance their cybersecurity defences. The survey, which gathered responses from…
Hack The Box redefines cybersecurity performance, setting new standards in the cyber readiness of organizations
Companies can level up their cybersecurity defenses – eliminating the skills and knowledge gaps that criminals regularly exploit thanks to Hack The Box’s Cyber Performance Center. Hack The Box’s Cyber Performance Center unites individual ability, business management practices, and the…
#MIWIC2024: Illyana Mullins, Founder of WiTCH (Women in Tech and Cyber Hub CIC)
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…
Keeper Security Tightens Access Control with New Features
Today, Keeper Security have announced the introduction of Time-Limited Access and Self-Destructing Records, boosting secure access management for businesses. These features address the growing need for robust data protection in today’s fast-paced environment. Enhanced Security and Compliance Time-limited access and…
Synopsys Introduces Latest Solution for Comprehensive Security Across Software Supply Chains
Synopsys has introduced Black Duck® Supply Chain Edition, a novel software composition analysis (SCA) solution. This offering aids organisations in mitigating upstream risks within their software supply chains. Black Duck® Supply Chain Edition amalgamates various open source detection technologies, automated…
Expert Insight: Growing Your Mindset
The ethos of continuous learning and adaptability has played a major role in my tech industry experience. I’ve come to recognize the importance of adopting a growth mindset and embracing challenges as avenues for growth. I’ve always been curious, this…
Using emerging technology to bridge the cyber skills gap
While the UK’s cyber security skills gap is no secret, it seems there has been little progress made in solving it. The 2023 government report on cyber security skills in the UK labour market found that half of all businesses…
#MIWIC2024: Jennifer Fernick, Senior Staff Security Engineer, Encryption Lead, Google
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…
4 lessons industrial companies can draw from the British Library cyberattack
While cyberattacks occur daily, few garner as much attention and media coverage as the attack that struck the British Library in October 2023. The attack, which paralysed the Library’s online systems for months and caused an estimated cost of £7…
What Lies Ahead for Cybersecurity in the Era of Generative AI?
Generative AI (GenAI) is a top player changing the internet’s landscape. Infiltrating various markets, it presents new and enhanced risks to this landscape. At the same time, the possibilities enamor many people. However, that doesn’t mean just as many don’t…
#MIWIC2024: Nikki Webb, Global Channel Manager at Custodian360
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: Breaking the glass firewall: Building a cybersecurity sisterhood
It’s no secret that the gender gap in cybersecurity is a worldwide issue, with women currently representing only 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce. This gender disparity can be coined as a ‘glass firewall’ – cybersecurity’s version of the glass…
#MIWIC2024: Hazel McPherson, CISO at ALD Automotive
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…
IoT Botnets and Infostealers Frequently Target Retail Sector
New research by Netskope Threat Labs has revealed that IoT botnets, remote access tools and infostealers were the key malware families deployed by attackers targeting the retail sector in the past year. The findings were revealed in a new report…
Why your data isn’t as safe as you think and what it could cost you
We’ve all been guilty of not backing up important files, only learning our lesson after losing family photos, documents or homework. But for businesses, not backing up data can be a costly mistake. To mark this year’s World Cloud Security…
Salt Security Launches AI-Powered Assistant Pepper
Today, API security company Salt Security have announced the release of Pepper, an in-product assistant and, notably, an AI-powered knowledge-based assistant. Salt is embracing the value of artificial intelligence (AI) with this capability, making it easier for customers to utilise…
#MIWIC2024: Dr. Iretioluwa Akerele, Co-Founder of Cyblack
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…
Cato Shatters SASE Speed Record
Ahead of the 2024 Tokyo E-Prix, the team at Cato Networks have announced a new SASE throughput record of 10 Gbps without hardware upgrades. The record was achieved at the Porsche Studio Ginza. At 10 Gbps, Cato became the first…
Keeper Security Announces Passkey Support on Mobile Devices
Today, password management leaders Keeper Security have announced support for passkey management on iOS and Android mobile devices. With Keeper, passkeys are created, stored and managed in the Keeper Vault, and can be used to log in to websites and…
Expert Insight: Why do women feel cybersecurity isn’t for them?
Women represent only 30% of the global cybersecurity workforce, reflecting a slow growth rate and pervasive social inequalities. As we witness a concerning increase in cyber harm and a widening skills gap within the industry, it becomes imperative to engage…
Coro Secures $100 Million Funding Round
Coro, the leading cybersecurity platform purpose-built for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced it has secured $100 million in Series D funding led by One Peak, with participation from existing investors Energy Impact Partners and Balderton Capital. This funding…
Cybereason Disrupt SIEM and XDR Market with New SDR Solution
Attack protection pros Cybereason have announced the launch of a new SIEM Detection and Response (SDR) solution with Observe. Cybereason’s SDR SaaS solution addresses issues with outdated SIEM architectures and enhances SOC effectiveness through the automated ingestion and enrichment of…
WatchGuard Threat Lab Analysis Shows Surge in Evasive Malware
WatchGuard® Technologies, a unified cybersecurity company, has announced the findings of its latest Internet Security Report, detailing the top malware trends and network and endpoint security threats analysed by WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers. Key findings from the data show a…
Big Issue working with NCSC, NCA and Met Police to investigate cyber incident
Researchers at Comparitech, the pro-consumer website providing information, tools, reviews and comparisons to help readers improve their cyber security and privacy online, have discovered that ransomware gang Qilin claimed credit on its website for stealing 550 GB of data from…
Acumen enters UK market offering expertise and market leading tooling to protect organisations against complex cyberattacks
A new cyber security services company has launched today, which pledges to deliver unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology to organisations. Headquartered in Glasgow, Acumen offers clients a fully managed 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), while its roster of partners include…
Tackling DORA Compliance With a Focus on PAM
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) was born from a realisation that businesses, particularly those in financial services, rely increasingly on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and digital means to operate. The result of this digitalisation is predominantly…
Details of Millions of Voters and Several MPs Targeted in a Cyberattack by the Chinese State
The UK has officially attributed a major cyberattack on the Electoral Commission to China. The attack compromised the personal data of approximately 40 million voters, marking the first direct implication of China since the breach came to light. The breach,…
#MIWIC2024: Samantha Humphries, Senior Director of International Security Strategy at Exabeam
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…
Over A Third of IT Leaders Are Ill-Equipped to Cope With AI-Powered Attacks
Today zero-trust, zero-knowledge and password pros at Keeper Security have released the findings of their 2024 Keeper Security Insight Report, The Future of Defence: IT Leaders Brace for Unprecedented Cyber Threats. The report found that emerging attack vectors were presenting significant…
Expert Insight: DEI and the Recruitment Wall
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are now well established in cybersecurity with only 8% of businesses saying they did not have any, according to the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2023. But while these are well-established internally, businesses are still…
Award Winning Cyber Start-up Raises £3m Led By Fuel Ventures To Empower Employees To Protect Themselves
Today, Think Cyber Security Ltd has announced that it has raised a £3 million late seed funding round to deliver measurable secure behaviour change. The multi-award winning, National Cyber Security Centre recognised firm offers an innovative and uniquely real-time Redflags® subscription…
What is a Deepfake?
Anyone who spends time online these days will either interact directly with deepfakes or come across discussions about them – as they are fast becoming an urgent matter for people to understand and lawmakers to control. While photo-editing and video-editing…
#MIWIC2024: Lianne Potter, Head of SecOps at ASDA and Cyber Anthropologist at Compromising Positions
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…
#MIWIC2024: Chelsea Jarvie, CISO and Director at Neon Circle
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…
The human impact of ransomware attacks: how can businesses protect their security professionals?
By Tony Hasek, CEO at Goldilock With the annual cost of cybercrime estimated to have cost UK businesses over £30.5 billion in 2023, leaders are constantly reminded of ransomware attacks’ monetary, operational and reputational impact. The halting of business operations,…
DTX + UCX Manchester is Back: Global brands, cutting-edge technology and world-renowned speakers take centre stage
Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX) has announced the dates for this years exhibition, with the events doors opening on 22- 23 May, for what is set to be one of the most exciting technology exhibitions of the year. DTX will…
Cybaverse launches new platform to streamline cyber security management for organisations and MSPs
Cybaverse, a cyber security services provide based in the south of England, has launched two new platforms to help end-user organisations and MSPs manage security more efficiently. Cybaverse.ai has been designed to streamline cyber security management, offering end-users with the…
MIWIC2024: Rebecca Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at Secureworks
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…
Keeper Security Bolsters Administrative Control Over Passwords and Privileged Access Management With UI Updates and Streamlined Onboarding
Today, Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, has announced significant improvements to its Admin Console User Interface (UI) and a new onboarding experience, reinforcing its commitment…
#MIWIC2024: Lisa Ventura MBE, Founder of Cyber Security Unity Ltd.
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…
Enhancing the Polaris Software Integrity Platform: Synopsys Introduces Dynamic Security Testing Features
Synopsys has unveiled Synopsys fAST Dynamic, a fresh addition to its dynamic application security testing (DAST) solutions within the Synopsys Polaris Software Integrity Platform®. This offering empowers development, security, and DevOps teams to swiftly detect and address security flaws in…
Cato Unveils Industry First AI-driven Networking and Security Incident Detection and Response
Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, announced the addition of network incident detection and response tools to the Cato SASE Cloud platform. With Network Stories for Cato XDR, advanced AI algorithms instantly identify outages in customer networks and conduct root…
Pentest People Announces its Assured Service Provider status for NCSC’s Cyber Incident Exercising Scheme
Pentest People, the Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS®) and cybersecurity experts, today announces it has become one of only a few companies in the UK to be an Assured Service Provider in the recently launched National Cyber Security Centre…
ACI Worldwide and comforte AG Pave the Way for Payment Modernization with PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance
Comforte AG and ACI Worldwide have announced a partnership together to accelerate payment modernisation with global PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance. PCI DSS v3.2.1 will be retired on March 31, 2024, as it will underscore the need for businesses and companies…
#MIWIC2024: Andrea Cullen, Co-Founder of CAPSLOCK Education Ltd.
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…
Nominations Open for 2024’s European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards
Today, Eskenzi PR are proud to announce that nominations are open for the 11th annual European Cybersecurity Bloggers Awards. The 2024 event is sponsored by KnowBe4, Keeper Security and Coro and supported by our media partners, Infosecurity Magazine and the…
23andMe sparks rethink about safeguarding data: on-premises vs. hybrid cloud strategies
Recently 23andMe, the popular DNA testing service, made a startling admission: hackers had gained unauthorised access to the personal data of 6.9 million users, specifically their ‘DNA Relatives’ data. This kind of high-profile breach made headlines globally, and naturally highlights the…
#MIWIC2024: Zinet Kemal, Cloud Security Engineer – Best Buy
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…
Research Reveals That Infostealers Target Healthcare Sector Data
New research by Netskope Threat Labs has revealed that infostealers were the primary malware and ransowmare families used to target the healthcare sector. Healthcare was among the top sectors impacted during 2023 by mega breaches, an attack where over one…
ChatGPT Extensions Could be Exploited to Steal Data and Sensitive Information
API security professionals Salt Security have released new threat research from Salt Labs highlighting critical security flaws within ChatGPT plugins, presenting a new risk for enterprises. Plugins provide AI chatbots like ChatGPT access and permissions to perform tasks on behalf…
Expert Insight: How more diverse perspectives can lead to more innovative solutions
For some time now, there has been a worrying lack of the requisite skills around cloud security, data security, and application security. Especially within the mid and senior level. Part of the reason is that cloud architectures and the ever…
New Mimecast report finds cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk
Mimecast, a global cybersecurity company, today announced the publication of its “The State of Email and Collaboration Security 2024” (SOECS) report. According to the research, cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace, and the year ahead is fraught with…
i-confidential Receives EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating
i-confidential, a leader in cyber security consultancy services and a specialist provider of security resourcing, has announced it has achieved a Gold Sustainability rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading providers of business sustainability accreditations. i-confidential notes that business…
#MIWIC2024: Lauren Zink, Manager of Security, Culture and Awareness at Indeed
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…
ISACA Joins Forces with Erasmus+ for SHE@CYBER Project
ISACA has announced its participation in the Erasmus+ program’s SHE@CYBER project. This initiative, under the EC Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training, is a concerted effort to address the cybersecurity skills gap in Europe, with a particular focus on…
#MIWIC2024: Blessing Usoro, Cyber for Schoolgirls
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…
#MIWIC2024: Rosie Anderson, Th4ts3cur1ty.Company
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…
What We Learned from These 3 API Security Breaches
They say, “Experience is the best teacher.” Well, they never said it had to be your experience. If we look closely, there are lessons to be learned from these five fateful API attacks that can help any organisation secure its…
Championing Diversity in Data Protection
By Jasmine Harrison PC.dp, Account Manager – Data Protection People Women play an important role in the field of data protection, bringing diverse perspectives and ethical considerations into an area that can be a minefield for many. This often leads…
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring inclusion for the next generation
International Women’s Day has long been an advocate for elevating and advancing gender equality within the technology industry. At the heart of this celebration is a collective commitment to recognise and celebrate the women who are not only making significant…
5 Reasons to Leverage MDR to Transform Your SecOps
Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, posing significant challenges to Security Operations (SecOps) teams worldwide. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) emerges as a crucial ally, offering a sophisticated blend of technology and expertise to fortify defenses. Read on…
Boston Red Sox Choose Centripetal as Cyber Network Security Partner
Threat intelligence pros, Centripetal have announced that it has been selected as the Official Cyber Network Security Partner for the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. Under the multi-year partnership, Centripetal will protect the Boston Red Sox by deploying its…
Chinese nation state actors to ramp up cyber espionage attempts in 2024
CYJAX, a threat intelligence provider, today announces its latest research, Broken China, analysing the turbulent socio-economic situation in China and how this will likely lead to an increase in cyber espionage activities by the PRC to give Chinese businesses a…
90% of Leaders Plan to Integrate AI into their Organisations in 2024
New research by Logicalis has revealed that AI, digital transformation and cybersecurity are the top priorities for tech leaders. The research was revealed in the company’s 10th annual CIO report, which surveyed over 1,000 CIOs globally. Despite economic uncertainty, 85%…
Exceptional Women Recognised for Contribution to Cyber Industry at Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2024
The 20 winners of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the prestigious BT Tower in London on the 27th February 2024. The awards celebrated the achievements of women working in cybersecurity around…
Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ADCS) to Showcase Innovative Attack Surface Management Solution at Cloud & Cyber Security Expo
Continuing on from their popular webinar series, Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) are taking their ‘Think Like a Hacker’ series to The Cloud & Cyber Expo. At the event, the team will be demoing their cutting-edge Attack Surface Management solution.…
Keeper Security Joins the AWS Partner Network
Providers of cloud-based zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity, Keeper Security have announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The APN is a global community of AWS Partners that leverage programmes, expertise and resources to build,…
Cato Networks Announces 59% Revenue Growth In 2023 Business Results
Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, today announced strong 2023 business results including 59% revenue growth, the addition of more than 700 new enterprise customers, ongoing channel expansion, and continued innovation across Cato’s pioneering SASE platform. “Nine years ago, we…
Synopsys Report: 74% of Codebases Harbour High-Risk Open Source Vulnerabilities, Up 54%
Synopsys has unveiled the ninth edition of its annual “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, indicating a significant surge in high-risk vulnerabilities affecting nearly three-quarters of commercial codebases compared to the previous year. In this 2024 OSSRA report,…
Cato Networks to Present on AI and SASE at Cloud Expo Europe and DevOps Live
Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, today announces that Senior Director of Security Strategy, Etay Maor, and Director of Product Marketing, Greg Duffy, will be speaking at the upcoming Tech Show London, within its Cloud Expo Europe…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Jamf
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Aaron Webb, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Jamf, spoke to the Gurus about how leaders can approach the burnout crisis…
MIWIC24: Plexal Alumni Receive Multiple Nominations From Peers at This Year’s Awards
Plexal work with some of the UK’s most exciting start-ups, entrepreneurs and scale-ups who are building emerging technologies and operating across multiple sectors. Plexal help build community, foster talent, and launch graduating companies and professionals into success. They work in…
New Cybereason ‘True Cost to Business Study 2024’ Reveals it Still Doesn’t Pay to Pay
Cybereason has today announced the results of their third annual ransomware study, commissioned to better understand the true impact of ransomware to businesses. This global study reveals ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent, effective, and sophisticated: 56 percent of organisations…
Adarma Collaborates with Scottish Enterprise to Unveil Neurodiversity Strategy
Adarma has today announced its neurodiversity strategy in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. The strategy supports Adarma’s continued commitment to attract, support, and empower people from diverse backgrounds into the cybersecurity sector, which will help combat…
ISC2 Collaborates with IBM to Launch Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certificate
ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced a partnership with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to launch the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate. The new entry-level program, available exclusively via the Coursera platform, is designed to prepare…
Meet This Year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Nominees: Part 3
The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so…
Meet This Year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Nominees: Part 2
The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so…
Meet This Year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Nominees: Part 1
The nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber awards are out! It’s always wonderful to read about the incredible women in our industry, who are making fantastic contributions and paving the way for others. This year we had so…
The Cyber Scheme launches training course for IoT/ICS security testers
The Cyber Scheme has announced availability of a new CSII Practitioner Training Course that has been developed as a comprehensive IoT/ICS hacking course. The aim of the course is to teach candidates all the skills they need to securely test…
“Dr. Zero Trust” Chase Cunningham Joins Keeper Security Public Sector Advisory Board
Today, Keeper Security have announced the appointment of Dr. Chase Cunningham to its Public Sector Advisory Board. Cunningham’s appointment reflects Keeper Security’s commitment to zero-trust security. Keeper’s early adoption of zero-trust architecture has become a model for national security and…
Cyber gaps in the supply chain — Bank of America breached in another vendor cyberattack
Third-party cyber-attacks remain one of the most significant threats facing organisations across the globe. Most recently, Bank of America, a multinational investment banking and financial services corporation, began notifying customers that a November 2023 hack against one of its service…
The Channel can help SMEs protect themselves from increasing security threats
Recent reports indicate that SME resellers specialising in security are optimistic about the future, expecting a better year ahead than the challenges they faced in the previous 12 months. With increasing cyber threats and the need for secure and reliable…
Own Company Unveils New Channel Partner Program
Own Company, a leading SaaS data platform, today announced the launch of a global Channel Partner Program aimed at empowering resellers and system integrators to proactively prevent their customers from losing mission-critical data and metadata. With automated backups and rapid,…
Quantum computing: The data security conundrum
One of the biggest challenges of digital technology today is around security systems and data. In response to this, sophisticated algorithms have been designed to encrypt data and protect it through frameworks known as symmetric cryptography. While this has proven…
Verizon Breach – Malicious Insider or Innocuous Click?
A household name among American media companies, Verizon Communications on Wednesday began notifying employees that an insider may have gained access to their data. According to the breach notice to the Maine Attorney General, an unauthorized employee opened a file…
Keeper Security Available on Apple Vision Pro
Password manager Keeper Security announced this week that users can log in to applications on the new Apple Vision Pro™ with Keeper, providing secure and seamless access to content on the revolutionary new device. As spatial computing becomes a reality…
Centripetal and Platform 94 Join Forces to Bring Cybersecurity Defence to Irish Companies
Almost one in five Irish firms experienced a significant cyber attack or data breach in 2022, according to research by Aon. It’s no wonder that Irish businesses are concerned about cybersecurity, with ever evolving threats and new and novel attack…
Safer Internet Day: Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In
Happy Safer Internet Day to all those who celebrate! Cybersecurity experts from across the industry have weighed in on how we can use the internet in a safer way, both professionally and personally, in an age of increasing attacks and…
Fragmented cybersecurity vendor landscape is exacerbating risks and compounding skills shortages, SenseOn research reveals
The majority of large enterprises spend an average of 3-5 months integrating and training teams on each new security solution – at the expense of threat hunting, vulnerability scanning and security awareness training However, major contradictions are rife, with 76%…