UK industry risks falling behind in AI-driven manufacturing as China accelerates
China is designing the factory of the future, while Europe, and the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in particular, are struggling with the past. That’s according to Bodo Philipp (pictured), CEO of MHP Consulting UK Limited, and Prof Dr Johann Kranz from the Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich and others as part of the Industry […]
Modernising legacy systems amid ageing infrastructure and skills shortages
Legacy systems remain essential to global business operations. They run core processes, hold important data and are relied on by teams across the world every single day. Yet as organisations globally accelerate digital transformation plans, the future of these core systems is being questioned. With the skills required to maintain and enhance these systems disappearing […]
Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for organisations and consumers across the world. The shipping and marine sectors are no exception either. However, the complexity of the attacks here is becoming more sophisticated, and the cost of dealing with them is spiking too. Research from the law firm HFW – as […]
Here’s how much data breaches cost US businesses in 2025
By Mark Edgeworth (pictured), CEO at Hicomply Data breaches across the US continued at scale throughout 2025, reinforcing cybersecurity as a board-level business risk rather than a purely technical issue. While breach volumes remained high, the defining feature of 2025 was the expanding cost, with regulatory exposure, supply-chain disruption and reputational damage compounding direct financial […]
AI: The New Frontline of Cyber Defence and Why Staying Informed Has Never Mattered More
Cybersecurity has entered a new era. Threats are advancing faster than most organisations can adapt, and attackers are now leveraging artificial intelligence to automate, scale and disguise their methods. In response, cybersecurity teams are turning to AI to strengthen their defences, reduce manual workloads and identify threats that would previously have gone unnoticed. AI-based tools […]
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2026: The year the FCA demands proof, not promises
As financial services firms look ahead to 2026, the FCA’s priorities will continue to shape the regulatory environment, reinforcing the balancing act between enabling growth and ensuring firms consistently “do the right thing.” The direction of travel is clear. The regulator is adopting a more pro-growth tone, but there is no softening of expectations when […]
A CISO’s playbook to communicating cyber risk effectively
Get The GOAT Guide for Reporting to the Board Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a boardroom priority. Regulators demand accountability, investors expect defensibility, and boards want clarity on how security supports business outcomes. The challenge? Most security leaders struggle to translate technical risk into language the board understands – leading to […]
Beyond technology: How cyber governance lays the foundation for true cyber resilience
Cyber governance refers to the framework of policies, processes, and practices that an organisation implements to manage and mitigate cyber risks effectively. It involves the strategic oversight and decision-making processes that ensure an organisation’s digital assets, data, and systems are protected from cyber threats while maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Why is cyber […]
5 Minutes With… Alton Johnson, Founder & General Manager at Vonahi Security
In the latest instalment of our cybersecurity industry executive interview series we speak to Alton Johnson (pictured) Founder & General Manager at Vonahi Security, about the firm’s vPenTest solution, dispel the the biggest myths about automated penetration testing, the shift towards automated platforms and the growing presence of AI… Vonahi Security was started out of […]