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…
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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…
Blame Culture: An Organisation’s Ticking Time Bomb
An organisation’s attitudes to cybersecurity are almost as important as the steps taken to prevent such attacks. Regardless, when something does go wrong, blame culture tends to run rife. With rising fear of litigation, a human tendency to want to…
School’s Back, Cyberattack: Navigating Cyberattacks in the Education Sector
It’s a fact that all organisations are valuable targets for cybercriminals, no matter the size of the organisation. However, some sectors are targeted more than others. Education is one of those sectors. In 2022, the UK Government outlined the percentage…
Top 10 riskiest assets threatening global business
Today, Armis released new research identifying the riskiest connected assets posing threats to global businesses. The company’s findings highlight risk being introduced to organisations through a variety of connected assets across device classes, emphasising a need for a comprehensive security…
FutureBank and IDVerse Partner to Fight Cybercrime
The customisable and compliant embedded finance platform, FutureBank, has partnered with world-leading digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) to further its digital transformation and accelerate customer onboarding through swift and secure digital identity verification (IDV).…
The importance of CISOs is not recognised by senior leadership
Over 70% of CISOs feel that the importance of information security is not recognised by senior leadership. That’s according to research from cyber security solutions provider BSS, which explores ‘How CISOs can succeed in a challenging landscape’. Of the 150 UK-based…
International Cyber Expo Commits to Highlighting Importance of Wellbeing in Cybersecurity
We all know that cybersecurity is stressful; we’ve seen the many stats that say that professionals are burnt out and stressed. But what the industry needs is changemakers and people willing to lead the movement towards a healthier future. Today,…
JUMPSEC research reveals UK ransomware attacks rose by 87% in the first half of 2023
In its latest report, JUMPSEC revealed that attacker-reported ransomware attacks increased by 87% in the UK and 37% globally in the first half of 2023. This follows reports of ransomware growth slowing at the end of 2022. Victims refusing to…
Popular ‘As-a-Service’ Operations Have Earned Cybercriminals over $64m
In 2019, cybersecurity firm Group-IB exposed a Russia-based scam-as-a-service operation. This scheme, initially known as Classiscam, employed counterfeit classified advertisements and social engineering tactics to deceive individuals into purchasing non-existent products or services. Victims were manipulated into transferring money directly…
Esteemed Cybersecurity PR Agency Turns 28
Today, award-winning cybersecurity PR agency, Eskenzi PR, turns 28. The agency, founded in 1995 by Yvonne Eskenzi and Neil Stinchcombe, has worked with some of the largest names in the cybersecurity industry and helped many organisations through sales, acquisitions and…
A Conversation with OmniIndex’s James Stanbridge on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Tech Recruitment
We know that the cybersecurity industry has a skills gap and talent shortage. We also know that hiring from a larger, more diverse talent pool may be a good place to start. But how does diversity, equity and inclusion feed…
Pathways into Cyber: Transitioning from Healthcare to the Cybersecurity Frontier
With today being International Women in Cyber Day, what better opportunity to celebrate the impact of female cyber professionals in the industry? As we navigate through a world where data breaches and ransomware attacks are commonplace occurrences, the significance of…
3 out of 4 cyberattacks in the education sector are associated with a compromised on premises user or admin account
Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organisations in the…
NCSC issues warning over chatbot cyber risks
British officials are warning organisations about integrating artificial intelligence-driven chatbots into their businesses, saying that research has increasingly shown that they can be tricked into performing harmful tasks. In a pair of blog posts due to be published Wednesday, Britain’s…
QVANTUM Expands into the US Market, Empowering Precise Workforce Planning with Customized Cost Solutions
QVANTUM, an innovator in agile corporate planning solutions, today announced that it is expanding further into global markets by introducing its service portfolio of customized workforce cost planning options to organizations across the United States. Collaborating with workforce planning and…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Egress
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Jack Chapman, VP of Threat Intelligence at Egress, spoke to the Gurus about the human side of phishing, leading…
Salt Security Partners with API Testing Leaders, introduces STEP programme
Salt Security, the API security company, has announced its Salt Technical Ecosystem Partner (STEP) programme, which the company says makes it easier and faster for enterprises to leverage the deep API adaptive intelligence Salt provides to reduce risk throughout their…
Five processes every organisation needs for successful BizDevOps
BizDevOps in a nutshell Many organisations claim to be data-centric and data-driven. Making informed decisions based on what their organisation’s data is telling them. But how many organisations can truly say they have an effective and operational Data Management framework…
90% of Consumers Worry Cybersecurity’s Future Is in Jeopardy if Students Aren’t Exposed to the Field at an Earlier Age
New research released today from ThreatX, the leading API and application protection platform, reveals that consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and training…
Aston University partners with ISACA to offer credentials in cybersecurity and risk management to graduates
ISACA announces a strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Centre at Aston University to provide the next generation of professionals with globally recognised qualifications in cybersecurity. Aston Business School is one of the 1% of schools in…
Cato Networks: Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE
Cato Networks has announced today that Gartner, Inc. has recognised the company as a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE. “We are SASE. Four years before SASE was even defined, Cato was founded on the vision of…
The Vanishing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Category
A few years ago, DLP was a hot security buzzword and a relevant single offering. Now, it’s been swallowed up as part of other, beefier solutions that offer a buffet instead of an entrée. However, to understand where to find…
It’s Time to Approach The Cybersecurity Skills Gap Differently
The cybersecurity skills gap and talent shortage is a topic on the agenda of almost every board across the industry – and it’s becoming an ever more urgent discussion. In fact, according to the 2023 State of the CISO report…
ISC2 Announces Major Milestone as Community Grows to Half a Million Strong
The world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, formerly known as (ISC)², has today announced that it is now ISC2 to reflect its growing global membership and expanded role in strengthening the influence, diversity and vitality of cybersecurity professionals…
Southampton FC Renews Partnership with Acronis
Southampton FC officially announced its renewed partnership with Acronis and Tailor Made Technologies (TMT) today. Under the agreement, TMT will be providing the team with a full suite of Acronis cyber protection solutions to protect the team’s data assets and…
International Cyber Expo Launches ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’ Event
To celebrate and connect cybersecurity’s remarkable women and their allies, Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, has launched ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’. The brand-new event, held within the wider exhibition, is produced and hosted by Eleanor Dallaway,…
BT joins line-up for Wales Tech Week
Wales Tech Week has today unveiled BT as the partner for the summit’s Connectivity Zone, reaffirming its commitment to advancing digital transformation and innovation within Wales’s technology industry. BT’s wealth of experience and their technology demos will offer attendees valuable…
How poor cybersecurity policies disrupt business continuity
As the world moves increasingly online, risk management professionals and business owners must continue to invest in the prevention of cyber threats. It’s surprising, to see just how many businesses have plans in place for all sorts of things such…
Cato Networks Named a “Leader” in Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) Report by Leading Research Firm
Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, announced today it was named a “Leader” in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Edge Solutions Q3 2023 Report. The report’s comprehensive review of Zero Trust Edge (ZTE) solutions, Forrester’s term for…
Lessons From the 2023 National Risk Register Report
Cybersecurity is a matter of national and international security and should be prioritised as such. This is particularly important when it comes to protecting Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and the services that UK citizens rely on in their daily lives,…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Netskope
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Ilona Simpson, CIO, EMEA, at Netskope, spoke to the Gurus about the importance of work/life balance, blame culture, and…
New study by AMD finds nearly half of organisations are not ready for AI
Yesterday, AMD released the findings from a new survey of global IT leaders[i] which found that 3 in 4 IT leaders are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI — from increased employee efficiency to automated cybersecurity solutions — and…
DarkInvader Launches Channel Partner Recruitment Drive
DarkInvader, a leading External Attack Surface Management (EASM) provider, launches its channel partner recruitment drive to enable more businesses to monitor and protect their external attack surface. As part of its continued growth, DarkInvader is looking to partner with leading…
Carlsberg Group Selects Cato Networks for Massive Global SASE Deployment
Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, announced Carlsberg Group as its latest enterprise customer. The third largest brewer in the world chose single-vendor SASE to transform its global network and security infrastructure. The Cato deployment will span 200+ locations…
New survey shows Gen Z and Millennials AI jobs fear – as 61% say it will take much of their role
In the first UK survey of its kind, strategic skills provider Corndel can today reveal the extent to which employees fear that Artificial Intelligence will take all or part of their job, with younger workers particularly worried. 61% of them…
BT lands major network and cyber security deal with NATS
BT today announced it has secured a seven-year deal with NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air navigation services. NATS handles over 2.5 million flights every year and the new long-term contract will strengthen its technology infrastructure by creating a…
Verimatrix Introduces New Website Security Integration
Verimatrix has recently announced the introduction of a novel website security solution, Verimatrix XTD Web Protect powered by Reflectiz. This unveiling took place during the Black Hat USA event last week. The development of these website-oriented security services has been…
Quest Software Update
Quest Software, a systems management, data protection and security software, company, has announced what it calls its latest breakthrough in data management with the launch of erwin Data Modeler by Quest 12.5. Boasting cutting-edge features that enhance data quality, governance,…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Mimecast
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Johan Dreyer, Field CTO, EMEA, at Mimecast, tells the Gurus about burnout, leading by example, and the future of…
66% of Organisations in UK Set to Ban ChatGPT and Generative AI Apps on Work Devices
This week, BlackBerry Limited released new research revealing that 66% of organisations in the UK are currently implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT and other Generative AI applications within the workplace. 69% of those deploying or considering bans said the…
1 in 5 CIOs Believe Cyber Security Ops Are Not An Immediate Priority
In April 2023, Acora conducted a survey that revealed insights into the changing responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their main focuses in mid-market companies in the UK. The research included 126 decision-makers from UK-based financial services companies and…
Major Story – Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Police Data In Northern Ireland
In a significant blow to data security, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has fallen victim to a major data breach this week, resulting in the exposure of sensitive information to both officers and citizens, raising concerns about the…
Lookout incorporates generative AI to support security professionals and boost security
Lookout, the endpoint-to-cloud security company, today announced the launch of Lookout SAIL, the Company’s new generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) assistant that will reshape the way cybersecurity professionals interact with Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security and Lookout Cloud Security solutions and…
Lookout incorporates generative AI assistant to support security professionals and boost security
Lookout, the endpoint-to-cloud security company, today announced the launch of Lookout SAIL, the Company’s new generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) assistant that will reshape the way cybersecurity professionals interact with Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security and Lookout Cloud Security solutions and…
KnowBe4 helps protect endangered species to celebrate 13th anniversary
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has celebrated its 13th anniversary by donating to protect 13 endangered species and adopt 13 beehives. The company says it continuously seeks opportunities to care for…
DTX Europe 2023
DTX brings together creative minds, technical experts and the latest tools needed to drive change and generate value across today’s organisations. “Your Home of Digital Transformation” Covering cloud, networks and infrastructure; data, analytics and AI; software engineering and DevOps; and…
Understanding Changes in the OWASP API Security Top 10 List
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), a non-profit foundation devoted to web application security, recently released the 2023 OWASP API Security Top 10 list. The list aims to raise awareness about the most common API security risks plaguing organisations…
History’s Greatest Insider Threats
One of the most difficult problems for security professionals to grapple with is defending against dangers that come from within an organisation. Unfortunately, protecting against insider threats is often more complicated than traditional threat prevention. There are many different ways…
Cyber-attack hits the UK’s electoral registers
Confidence in the UK’s electoral authority has been cast into doubt following the revelation of a malicious cyber-attack that infiltrated the records of 40 million voters, remaining undetected for a year. Shockingly, this breach was not disclosed to the public…
Synopsys Bolsters Application Security Testing Solutions Through Collaborations with NowSecure and Secure Code Warrior
Yesterday, Synopsys unveiled two new collaborative agreements, solidifying partnerships with respected experts in mobile security and privacy, NowSecure, as well as Secure Code Warrior, a leading provider of an agile learning platform focused on developer-driven security. These collaborations are set…
91% of IT leaders better protected with PAM but want more affordable solutions
Keeper Security released findings from its Privileged Access Management Survey: Deployment Amid Economic Uncertainty. The report explores global insights from IT and security executives, revealing that while IT leaders consider PAM solutions critical to their security stack, cost constraints and complex…
The industry’s most insightful minds come together at Digital Transformation EXPO Europe (DTX)
As 2023’s advancements in technology pose more questions than answers, the industry’s most insightful minds come together at Digital Transformation EXPO Europe (DTX) – the home of digital transformation – and UC EXPO (UCX) – the home of customer and…
Evolution of Enterprise IT and AI: DTX + UCX Europe 2023 prepares teams for new realm
As 2023’s advancements in technology pose more questions than answers, the industry’s most insightful minds come together at Digital Transformation EXPO Europe (DTX) – the home of digital transformation – and UC EXPO (UCX) – the home of customer and…
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill – what are the changes?
Everyday I’m immersed in the challenges faced by organisations and individuals navigating the complex world of Data Protection. Recently, this has been compounded by the developments surrounding the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, after the government released a keeling…
techUK and Axiologik join forces to present the UK Tech Plan at major political party conferences
Leading technology trade association, techUK, is set to take centre stage at major political party conferences in September and October, where they will discuss the UK Tech Plan. With invaluable support from digital delivery consultancy Axiologik – who recently co-hosted…
Digital skills gap is challenging the cyber security of UK businesses
Nearly half of CISOs (48%) say that the skills shortage in their teams or organisations is the biggest people-related challenge their business is facing this year, closely followed by a lack of applicants for vacancies (36%). That’s according to new…
Economic uncertainty leaves over 1 mil UK SMEs at brink of collapse
Over the past couple of years, the cost of living in the UK has increased significantly. The annual rate of inflation reached 11.1% in October 2022, which was the highest we’ve experienced for 41 years. Consequently, small to medium sized…
Ransomware on manufacturing industry caused $46bn in losses
Between 2018 and 2023, 478 manufacturing companies have suffered a ransomware attack, leading to a loss of approximately $46.2 billion in downtime alone. Serious cyber incidents affecting manufacturing companies can lead to significant disruptions to production lines. As a result,…
Keeper empowers cybersecurity advocates with new Influencer Programme
Keeper Security has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Keeper Influencer Program. This unique initiative aims to collaborate with content creators from all social media platforms who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to share their experiences using Keeper’s industry-leading password…
Synopsys Launches Software Risk Manager to Simplify Enterprise-Scale AppSec
In today’s ever-evolving landscape, organisations recognise that software risk directly impacts their business. To effectively handle this risk, the focus is on creating scalable and efficient application security programmes. With the threat landscape becoming more challenging, the demand for streamlined…
Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: DXC Technology
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are doing great things for employee wellbeing! This week, Mike McDaniel, President of Modern Workplace at DXC Technology, tells the Gurus about how DXC Technology are revolutionising the virtual employee workplace…