How to Fight Against Cybercrime Using Phishing Detection Techniques
Phishing attacks remain one of the most common and effective forms of cybercrime facing organisations in the UK’s public and private sectors. As attackers use increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal credentials, compromise systems and access sensitive data, effective phishing detection has become a critical component of modern cybersecurity strategy. Advances in detection technology are helping […]
Financial sector subject to cyber attack ‘death by a million cuts’
BlackBerry’s Global Threat Intelligence Report states that threat actors focusing efforts on targeting high-value data held by the global financial sector, with one million attacks logged over the 120 day period. This “death by a million cuts” is revealed to be using mainly commodity malware, which indicates a large number of independent actors targeting the […]
30% of increasing demand for APIs will come from AI and LLM
More than 30% of the increase in demand for application programming interfaces (APIs) will come from AI and tools using large language models (LLMs) by 2026, according to Gartner. “With technology service providers (TSPs) leading the charge in GenAI adoption, the fallout will be widespread,” said Adrian Lee, VP Analyst at Gartner. “This includes increased […]
How to Choose the Best Intrusion Detection System Software
Choosing the best intrusion detection system software is a critical decision for CISOs and security leaders looking to strengthen network monitoring, improve threat detection and protect organisations from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. As intrusion detection systems (IDS) play a vital role in identifying suspicious activity and alerting security teams to potential threats, selecting the right provider […]
Cyber Secure Forum: 50% of delegate places already allocated!
As a senior professional in the cyber security industry, we’d like to send you an exclusive invitation to a niche event we’re hosting this June: The Cyber Secure Forum. We have a limit of 45 professionals who can attend, (over half have already been filled)!. Some details below: Cyber Secure Forum | Tuesday 25th June […]
If you specialise in Phishing Detection we want to hear from you!
Each month on Cyber Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in April we’re focussing on Phishing Detection 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 an Phishing […]
IT experts poll: Elon Musk is ‘wrong’ that no jobs will be needed in the future
Elon Musk’s claim that AI will make all human jobs irrelevant should not be taken seriously, according to a survey of tech experts conducted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. During an interview with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the AI Safety Summit last year, Musk said: ‘There will come a point where […]
What Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a security tool that monitors network traffic, systems and user activity to identify suspicious behaviour, potential cyberattacks and unauthorised access attempts. For CISOs responsible for protecting sensitive data and critical infrastructure, IDS technologies play a critical role in strengthening security posture, improving threat visibility and supporting faster incident response. […]
Is defensive AI the key to guarding against emerging cyber threats?
Google’s recent announcement of an artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Defense Initiative to enhance global cybersecurity underscores the importance of defending against increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyber threats. And according to analysts at GlobalData, AI will play a pivotal role in collecting, processing, and neutralising threats, transforming the way organisations combat cyber risks. Looking at AI […]
Are these the top cybersecurity trends for 2024?
Generative AI (GenAI), unsecure employee behaviour, third-party risks, continuous threat exposure, boardroom communication gaps and identity-first approaches to security are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2024, according to Gartner. “GenAI is occupying significant headspace of security leaders as another challenge to manage, but also offers an opportunity to harness its capabilities to augment security at […]