NETWORK SECURITY MONTH: Securing East–West traffic in an era of cloud sprawl and microservices
As organisations attending the Cyber Secure Forum embrace cloud computing, containerisation and microservices architectures, the shape of the enterprise network has fundamentally changed. Traffic that once flowed clearly north–south (in and out of the perimeter) is now overwhelmingly east–west, moving laterally between workloads, services and applications inside the environment. While this shift has delivered agility […]
January 2026 is Anti-Virus 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 January we’re focussing on Anti-Virus 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 an […]
NETWORK SECURITY MONTH: Supply Chain in the Network – Securing APIs, third-party integrations and edge devices in a hyper-connected enterprise
As organisations accelerate digital transformation, the modern enterprise network has expanded far beyond firewalls, data centres and office LANs. Today’s infrastructure includes thousands of APIs, SaaS integrations, IoT sensors, OT systems, remote endpoints and vendor-managed services, each representing a potential entry point for attackers. In short, network security is no longer just about protecting your […]
NEDs struggling to recognise business outcomes from cyber investments
Ninety percent of non-executive directors (NEDs) lack a measure of confidence in cybersecurity value, and often struggle to connect cybersecurity investments to real business outcomes. According to survey data from Gartner, only 10% of NEDs express strong confidence in the value of cybersecurity investments or initiatives, stating they have the right balance of protection and […]
Research highlights potential AI data compliance gaps
Over half (51%) of the UK’s IT decision makers are either ‘not very’ or only ‘somewhat’ certain that the data generated by their AI tools is compliant with regulations such as GDPR. That’s according to a survey by Cisco-owned Splunk, which says despite the fact that 88% of UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) are currently running or […]
SAVE THE DATE: Cyber Secure Forum – November 2026
Couldn’t join us at last month’s Cyber Secure Forum? The next event will take place in London in November 10th 2026 – and you can register today! November 10th 2024 – Hilton London Canary Wharf Click Here To Register Benefits of attending include: Receive a bespoke itinerary of relaxed, 1-2-1 meetings with innovative and budget […]
December 2025 is Network Security Management Month 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 […]
RISK MANAGEMENT MONTH: From Cyber to Enterprise Risk – Building a unified governance model for 2026
Cybersecurity teams are no longer just defending networks, they’re safeguarding the organisation’s entire operational and financial resilience. The most progressive CISOs are shifting from a purely technical posture to a strategic enterprise risk role, aligning cybersecurity with business continuity, compliance, and reputation management. This evolution reflects a growing recognition: cyber risk is business risk. And […]
MARKET DATA: UK Cyber Strategy dominates CISO solution requirements for 2026
UK Cyber Strategy, Application Security and Automation top the list of solutions the UK’s cybersecurity professionals are sourcing for their 2026 projects, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Cyber Secure Forum, which takes place on November 11th at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Delegates registering […]
Final Call: Cyber Secure Forum – only two delegate places remain for next week’s event!
The upcoming Cyber Secure Forum is in just a few day’s time, offering a dynamic day of innovation, networking, and insights taking place on Tuesday, November 11th in London. Date: Tuesday 11th NovemberLocation: Hilton London Canary Wharf As well as access to our educational seminar programme, your free pass will also include a personalised 1-2-1 itinerary of business meetings with leading industry suppliers […]