Cybersecurity has a wellbeing problem. One that we, at The IT Security Guru, won’t stop shouting about. We’ve all seen the stats: burnout runs rife throughout cybersecurity, there’s a retention issue, and a sizable skills gap. This, on top of…
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New KnowBe4 Report Finds Education Sector Unprepared for Escalating Cyberattacks
KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a new report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global Education Sector is Unprepared for Escalating Cyber Attacks”. The education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks…
Keeper Security Gives Its Partner Programme an update
Keeper Security has announced the launch of the updated Keeper Partner Programme. The updated programme is designed to help organisations of all sizes expand their cybersecurity offerings and unlock new revenue opportunities. As businesses increasingly adopt PAM solutions to protect…
Best WordPress Plugins for Cybersecurity 2025
WordPress is a great platform for building websites, but it is also a common target for hackers. Keeping your website safe is important to protect your data, visitors, and business. Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses…
Check Point Software Celebrates Continued Partner Success at UK Partner Awards
Check Point® Software has announced the winners of its UK Partner Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which took place at One Moorgate Place on March 6th, 2025, celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing partner community…
Cold Wallets vs. Hot Wallets: Which Offers Better Security?
Cryptocurrency isn’t just a buzzword anymore. By December 2024, the number of global cryptocurrency owners reached approximately 659 million, marking a 13% increase from January 2024. That might not sound like a massive chunk, but it still represents millions of…
Strengthening the Human Firewall: Prioritising Mental Health in Cybersecurity Teams
There are few places more challenging than the frontlines of war. Danger lurks at every corner while enemy fire is a persistent threat. It’s a hostile and stress-induced environment that demands unwavering focus, and where a single error can have…
WatchGuard unveils FireCloud Internet Access
WatchGuard® Technologies, a provider of unified cybersecurity, has announced the launch of FireCloud Internet Access, the first in what it’s describing as “a new family of hybrid secure access service edge (SASE) products”. The company said that FireCloud “uniquely meets…
KnowBe4 research reveals a confidence gap in cybersecurity, putting organisations at risk
KnowBe4, cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has released new research indicating that while 86% of employees believe they can confidently identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen for scams. The study, which surveyed professionals across the UK,…
MIWIC25 – Eva Benn, Chief of Staff, Strategy – Microsoft Red Team
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…
Advancing Gender Equality in 2025 and Beyond
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 carries the powerful theme: ‘Accelerate Action.’ This theme calls on individuals, communities, and organisations to take decisive steps toward achieving gender equality. Despite ongoing efforts, at the current rate of progress, it will take until…
KnowBe4 Wins Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced that it has been awarded first place in this year’s teissAwards Cybersecurity Company of the Year category for enterprise organisations. The teissAwards celebrate excellence in cyber and information security,…
SandboxAQ Joins UN AI Hub to Bolster Cybersecurity and Drive AI Innovation
SandboxAQ has joined the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) as a founding member of its newly launched AI Hub, a global initiative designed to provide AI-driven solutions and expertise to more than 100 UN entities and international organisations. The…
Enhancing security with Microsoft’s expanded cloud logs
Nation-state-sponsored hacking stories are a big part of everyone’s favourite Hollywood movies — that is, until it becomes a real-life story of our own compromised personal or corporate sensitive data ending up on the dark web or in hackers’ hands. In real…
Winners of Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025 Revealed
The 20 winners of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the iconic BT Tower in London on the 26th February 2025. The awards celebrated the achievements of women working in cybersecurity around the…
Tarlogic Discovers Security Flaw Allowing Eavesdropping on Private Conversations Via Bluetooth Headset Microphone
The popularity of Bluetooth devices has surged over the years thanks to their convenience and wireless connectivity. The Bluetooth protocol allows and streamlines the setup and discovery of services between a wide range of devices. Bluetooth technology allows users to…
Almost All Organisations Experienced API Security Issues in Past Year
The latest State of API Security Report by Salt Security has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by organisations in securing their application programming interfaces (APIs). The Salt Labs State of API Security Report Q1 2025 draws on survey responses from…
How to Protect Your Digital Identity While Gaming Online
Playing games online provides entertainment but exposes you to specific dangers during gameplay. Hackers and scammers specifically target your personal data, payment specifics, and gaming account information. Cybercriminals steal money and account credentials through phishing attacks, malware, and unsecured systems.…
Cybersecurity Leaders Convene in Belfast to Tackle Evolving Digital Threats
Cybersecurity professionals from across Northern Ireland gathered at Titanic Belfast on February 13 for Check Point Software‘s second Cyber Leader Summit, a high-profile event aimed at strengthening Ireland’s digital defences. The summit brought together government officials, business leaders, and security…
ACDS Unveils New Updates to EASM Platform, Enhancing Security For Enterprises
Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) has unveiled various updates to its EASM tool, Observatory. Its new capabilities include an ability to monitor for leaked AWS access and secret keys, as well as a new detection feature for software supply chain…