Over the last four years, The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards have celebrated some of most inspirational women from across the cybersecurity industry. From CISOs to students, the awards aim to celebrate everyone, no matter what stage of their…
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Data Privacy Day: Privacy budgets expected to decrease in 2024
According to new research from ISACA, two in every five (41%) privacy professionals in Europe state their budgets are underfunded and over half (56%) expect them to decrease this year. Anticipated drops in privacy budgets come despite half (53%) of organisations…
Data Privacy Day: Privacy budgets expected to decrease in 2024, new research from ISACA reveals
According to new research from ISACA, two in every five (41%) privacy professionals in Europe state their budgets are underfunded and over half (56%) expect them to decrease this year. Anticipated drops in privacy budgets come despite half (53%) of organisations…
Data Privacy Day 2024: Part 1
With Data Privacy Day coming up, we spoke to cybersecurity industry experts about the latest data privacy trends… Allon Mureinik, senior manager, software engineering at the Synopsys Software Integrity Group: “In today’s world of social media and open-source development, sharing…
Data Privacy Day 2024: Part 2
With Data Privacy Day coming up, we spoke to cybersecurity industry experts about the latest data privacy trends… Alex Hazell, Head of Legal and Privacy for Acxiom EMEA, says: “In 2024, we can no longer discuss data privacy without talking…
Nineteen Group acquires SASIG
Today, the award-winning Nineteen Group, who runs a number of industry events and exhibitions such as the International Cyber Expo, has announced that it has acquired The Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG), a networking and thought leadership forum for…
The sophistication of cybercriminals intensifies with emerging strategies for cashing in or causing chaos
While tried and true tactics like phishing and malware are here to stay, there are always new approaches to watch out for in the cybersecurity space. Experian’s 11th annual Data Breach Industry Forecast includes six predictions for 2024 that focuses a global lens…
‘Mother of all breaches’ uncovered after 26 billion records leaked
Yesterday, the security team at Cybernews announced what will likely prove to be the largest data breach of all time. In joint effort with security researcher Bob Dyachenko, the Cybernews team found an open instance on the web containing billions…
Cato Networks Introduces World’s First SASE-based XDR
Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, announced the expansion of the Cato SASE Cloud platform into threat detection and incident response with Cato XDR, the world’s first SASE-based, extended detection and response (XDR) solution. Available immediately, Cato XDR utilizes the functional and operational capabilities of the Cato…
Public Sector Cyberattacks Rise By 40% in 2023
Cyber attacks against government agencies and public sector services increased by 40% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the first, a new report by KnowBe4 has highlighted. The Cybercrime in the Public Sector report examines the most popular…
Keeper Security Announces Partnership with St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute
Today, password pros Keeper Security have announced a partnership with St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), a renowned Austrian healthcare institution based in Vienna. St. Anna CCRI is a renowned paediatric cancer research institute. Keeper will provide…
Top Unexpected Ways to Utilise a Password Manager for Enhanced Security and Organisation
Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised. However,…
71 Million Emails Added to Have I Been Pwned From Naz.API Stolen Account List
Almost 71 million email addresses linked to compromised accounts from the Naz.API dataset have been incorporated into the data breach notification service of Have I Been Pwned. The Naz.API dataset, consisting of 1 billion credentials, is an extensive compilation derived…
Keeper Security Adds Support for Hardware Security Keys as Sole 2FA Method
Zero-trust and zero-knowledge pros, Keeper Security, have introduced support for hardware security keys as a single Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method. Implementing user authentication with only a hardware security key enhances overall security by providing a robust physical second factor, mitigating…
New research reveals disconnect between global university education and recruitment standards
New research conducted in the UK and US reveals that over three-quarters (78%) of cybersecurity and IT professionals believe a traditional university education in cybersecurity is not doing enough to prepare graduates for the modern workforce. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds (64%)…
Salt Security Delivers another Technology Breakthrough with Industry’s only API Posture Governance Engine
Today, API security company Salt Security has announced multiple advancements in discovery, posture management and AI-based threat protection to the industry leading Salt Security API Protection Platform. Salt leapfrogs traditional posture management by providing the industry’s first API posture governance…
Nominations Open for The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2024
The nominations for the 4th annual Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards, sponsored by BT and hosted by Eskenzi PR, have opened. The event, to be held on the 27th February 2024 at the BT Tower in London, will honour…
Closed Door Security Becomes Scotland’s First Chartered Cyber Security Business
Closed Door Security, a leading provider of attack-driven cyber security assessments, today announced its CEO and founder, William Wright, has just been awarded with a Chartership in Cyber Security, turning the company into Scotland’s most highly accredited cyber security firm.…
Bitcoin ETFs Approved Following Official SEC X Account Compromise
For many years, the cryptocurrency industry has waited with bated breath for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finally approve Bitcoin ETFs. Finally, on Wednesday the SEC granted this wish, announcing the approval for “a number of spot…
Critical Security Vulnerabilities Identified in ConnectWise ScreenConnect by Gotham Security Researchers
Gotham Security, an Abacus Group company providing high-quality boutique cybersecurity services, has announced that its research team recently discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, saving tens of thousands of enterprises from the possible consequences of a significant cyber-attack. ConnectWise ScreenConnect…