Database Activity Monitoring Software: What security teams should compare
Databases often contain some of an organisation’s most sensitive information, from customer records and financial data to intellectual property and operational systems. Yet database activity can be difficult to monitor consistently, particularly across hybrid estates combining on-premises databases, cloud platforms and third-party services. Database activity monitoring software helps security teams understand who is accessing sensitive […]
September 2026 is Employee Security Awareness Training Month on IT Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on IT Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the IT and cyber security markets – and in September we’re focussing on Employee Security Awareness Training solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT and security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, […]
Data Security Platforms: Evaluating protection, governance and visibility
Business data now moves across cloud services, workplace applications, endpoints, databases and third-party platforms. This flexibility supports collaboration and growth, but it also makes sensitive information more difficult to locate, classify and protect consistently. A data security platform gives IT and security teams greater visibility over where data is held, who can access it and how it […]
Your potential agenda at the Elevate Tech Summit
If you or a colleague are interested in 1-2-1 meetings with leading suppliers at the Elevate Tech Summit, an event designed for IT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Solution professionals, here’s what your day could look like… Tuesday 10th November | Hilton London Canary Wharf Your complimentary invitation includes: Register Here Here’s how your working day could look: Tuesday […]
MEET OUR SPEAKERS: Brian McGeough, Chief Information Officer at Creditsafe
As artificial intelligence becomes a strategic priority for organisations across every sector, technology leaders face the challenge of balancing innovation with governance, security and trust. Ahead of his keynote at the Elevate.Tech Summit, titled The AI Leadership Agenda: Realising Value Whilst Managing Risk and Governance, we spoke to Brian McGeough, Chief Information Officer at Creditsafe, […]
AI investment to drive global IT spending beyond £6 trillion equivalent in 2026
Global spending on information technology is forecast to reach $6.37 trillion (£4.7 trillion) in 2026, as organisations accelerate investment in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and next-generation data centres, according to new research from Gartner. The analyst firm expects worldwide IT spending to grow by 14.2% next year, with AI infrastructure emerging as the primary driver […]
How Can Generative AI Be Used in Cybersecurity? Practical Use Cases for Security Leaders
Generative AI is increasingly being incorporated into cyber security tools, security operations centres and managed services. Its main value lies not in replacing analysts, but in helping teams process large volumes of information, identify patterns and respond more quickly to emerging threats. For security leaders, the opportunity is significant. Generative AI can support alert triage, […]
UK tech professionals prioritise AI skills as learning habits evolve
UK technology professionals are rapidly shifting their learning priorities towards artificial intelligence, according to new research from O’Reilly, highlighting the growing importance of AI skills alongside established software engineering expertise. Analysis of learning activity on the O’Reilly platform between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026 found that UK usage of Generative AI content increased […]
August 2026 is Data Management Month on IT Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on IT Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the IT and cyber security markets – and in August we’re focussing on Data Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT and security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
AI Cybersecurity Risks: Securing AI Tools in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday business operations. Employees are using generative AI tools to draft emails, analyse documents, write code, summarise meetings and automate repetitive tasks, often without formal approval from IT or security teams. While these technologies offer significant productivity benefits, they also introduce new AI cybersecurity risks that organisations cannot afford to […]