According to research by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), cybersecurity professionals report that the industry is “booming”, but 22% of staff report to work unsafe hours. This research, revealed in the Security Profession Survey 2022-2023, gives an insight…
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Cyber Mindfulness Corner Company Spotlight: Pentest People
At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Gemma Gilderdale, Head of People at Pentest People, spoke to the Gurus about Pentest People’s innovative wellbeing support, the future…
Equal Pay Day: Women, Cybersecurity, and Money
Let’s talk about women – and money. Today (22nd November 2023) marks the day that women effectively stop being paid for the year. Stop being paid against their male counterparts for the same work that they do – for the…
Employees breaking security policies just dangerous as being hacked, Kaspersky global study shows
Employee violations of an organisation’s information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 26% of cyber incidents in businesses occurred due to employees intentionally violating security…
Over Half of Organisations Are at Risk of Cyberattack Due to Exhausted and Stressed Staff
Today, new research from Adarma has revealed that organisations believe that they are at significant risk of cyberattacks due to stressed and exhausted staff. The report, entitled “A False Sense of Cybersecurity: How Feeling Safe Can Sabotage Your Business,” highlights…
Cato Networks Named SASE Leader, Again
Today, Cato Networks, announced its recognition as a Leader in both the Frost Radar™: Global SASE, 2023 by Frost & Sullivan and the Market Radar: SASE 2023 by Omdia. “Once again, Cato Networks and our cloud-native SASE platform have been…
Lookout Alerts U.S. Employees and Businesses of Significant Phishing Threat This Week
This week, Lookout, Inc., is warning employees and businesses that phishing attacks across enterprise and personal devices are expected to more than double this week, based on historical data. With more corporate data residing in the cloud today and an…
LummaC2 Stealer’s New Anti-Sandbox Technique? Trigonometry
New research by Outpost24 has revealed that malware developers are using sandbox evasion techniques to avoid exposing malicious behaviour inside a sandbox where malware is analysed by security researches. Outpost24’s threat intelligence team, KrakenLabs, discovered that malware developers are using trigonometry to…
Recognising Scam Patterns and Preventing Data Loss: A Unified Approach
Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. In today’s digital era, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and…
Understanding the UK government’s new cybersecurity regime, GovAssure
With the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks on the UK government and Critical National Infrastructure cyber safety matters more than ever. With the rising tide of ever-resent threat in mind, GovAssure was launched by the UK government in April 2023. It’s…
Can bcrypt Passwords Be Cracked?
Specops Software, an Outpost24 company, have released new research about bcrypt-passwords – and how easy (or not) they are to crack. This research follows previously released data on how long it takes attackers to brute force MD5 hashed user passwords with…
Top 5 Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology functions in a manner that helps ease human life. Through AI-enabled systems, different industries have been able to minimize human error and automate repetitive processes and tasks while smoothly handling big data. Unlike humans, who are…
Centripetal Expands Channel Program With Irish Renaissance Partnership
Today, intelligence-powered cybersecurity pros Centripetal have announced a strategic partnership with Renaissance, the leading Irish value-added distributor in Ireland. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bolstering Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape and underscores the commitment to combating the rising tide of…
SoSafe Pioneers Personalised Approach to Awareness Training
Security awareness and training company SoSafe has announced the launch of the next-generation of personalised learning. The news was revealed at their Human Firewall Conference earlier this week. This latest innovation aims to make secure behaviour second nature for humans. …
New Synopsys Research Reveals a Decrease in Software Vulnerabilities
Today, Synopsys has released its 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report, showcasing a notable decline in vulnerabilities within target applications. The Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) analysed the data, revealing a decrease from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022. This…
Centripetal Launches Global Partner Program
Today, threat intelligence powered cybersecurity pros Centripetal have launched their partner program to protect organisations around the world by operationalising threat intelligence to safeguard them from every known cyberthreat. The Centripetal Global Partner Program gives organisations the opportunity to implement…
How to Protect Businesses From Holiday Season Cyber Scams
During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year, Brits plan to spend an estimated £3 billion, with over half of UK adults (51%) planning to splash the cash over the holiday weekend. But it’s not just a lucrative…
The Role of Cyber Wellness in Safeguarding Businesses
As I step out of our London office at lunchtime, I’m bombarded with establishments that promote ‘wellness’ in their description. From the £12 salad bar to the yoga and meditation studio, the nail salon to the library, I’m faced with…
Half of Data Security Leaders Struggle to Keep Pace With AI Evolution
The fourth annual State of Data Security Report by Immuta highlights the current state of data security amid organisations’ rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools. The report found that most executives (88%) say that their employees…
CAPSLOCK & BAE Systems Course Aims to Tackle the UK’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Cybersecurity training company CAPSLOCK and BAE Systems, a global leader in defence, aerospace and security solutions, have launched a new partnership, designed to provide learners with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to join the UK’s growing cybersecurity sector.…