AI takes first tentative steps into FTSE 100 UK Boardrooms
By Lloyd Nail, senior associate, and Tom Whittaker, director, at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon Last week, the GC100, the association of General Counsel and Company Secretaries working in FTSE 100 companies, published the results of a poll of their members on the topic of the use of AI at Board and Committee levels. Specifically, […]
Global public cloud spending by end-users to hit $723bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723.4 billion in 2025, up from $595.7 billion in 2024, as AI takes hold across the market. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the role of cloud computing in supporting business operations and outcomes,” said Sid Nag, Vice President Analyst at Gartner. […]
Here’s what to expect at June’s Cyber Secure Forum
The next Cyber Secure Forum will take place in London next June – and we’ve put all the key information in one place so you can secure your place today! The Cyber Secure Forum is a focused event that brings key Security Directors together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings. June 24th 2025 – […]
MALWARE MONTH: How to mitigate your risks with trusted solution providers
With increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, sourcing the right anti-malware solution partner is critical for safeguarding organisational data and systems. For senior IT professionals in the private and public sectors, this involves balancing robust security capabilities with cost-effectiveness and scalability. Here’s a structured approach to selecting an anti-malware solution partner, based on input from delegates and […]
Over 40% of IT pros struggling to hire as skills gap bites
41% of IT professionals are struggling to hire qualified candidates due to a ‘significant’ skills gap in the industry, with only 12% reportedly unaffected by this gap. That’s according to new data from SolarWinds, which surveyed 272 global IT professionals, highlighting a clear disconnect between the needs of IT teams and the pool of available […]
December is Network Security Management on Cyber Security Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Cyber Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in December we’re focussing on Network Security Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Majority of UK government bodies lacking cyber insurance despite increasing threats
Many government entities remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insurance coverage, according to research based on Freedom of Information (FoL) request. 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drive specialist Apricorn has revealed findings from its annual survey and FoL requests, revealing what it says is a ‘concerning disregard’ for cyber insurance across both public and […]
MALWARE MONTH: What we’ve learned this year, and what’s coming next
Anti-malware solutions have evolved substantially this year in response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Senior IT and cybersecurity professionals in the UK’s private and public sectors are now relying on advanced technologies to protect against malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping anti-malware solutions, along with insights into usage […]
Aston University London aims to nurture next-gen cyber talent
Aston University has opened the doors at Aston University London, an educational hub in the capital offering cutting-edge degree programmes designed to meet the growing demand for skills in cyber security management, innovation and enterprise leadership, digital innovation, data science and artificial intelligence, global business and management and business analytics. The hub, located at 200A Aldersgate […]
SAVE THE DATE: Cyber Secure Forum – June 2025
Couldn’t join us at this week’s Cyber Secure Forum? The next event will take place in London next June – and you can register today! June 24th 2025 – Hilton London Canary Wharf – Booking form (flexible attendance options) Benefits of attending include: Receive a bespoke itinerary of relaxed, 1-2-1 meetings with innovative and budget savings […]