Security IT Summit: Registration open for 2021
The Security IT Summit brings together industry buyers with innovative and budget-saving solution providers, via a series of online meetings. Date: 10th & 11th March 2021Time: 09:00 – 13:05Location: Virtual This unique, virtual event will take place across two mornings and is the most time-effective way to meet suppliers, whilst working from your home or office. Your attendance is entirely free and completely […]
STUDY: Covid-19 technologies must be regulated to stop ‘big brother’ society
Technologies, such as track and trace apps, used to halt the spread of covid-19 have to be thoroughly examined and regulated before they are rolled out for wider adoption, to ensure they do not normalise a big-brother-like society post-covid-19. That’s according to research conducted by Jeremy Aroles, Assistant Professor in Organisation Studies at Durham University […]
Security IT Summit: Save the date!
The next Security IT Summit will take place virtually on March 10th & 11th – make sure you register to attend today! Still offering you the same benefits as the live event – we will bring together the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; Prepare for every […]
Power utilities ‘prioritising cybersecurity’ as threats grow
Power utilities have become more prone to cyberattacks amid the COVID-19 pandemic as attackers have strived to benefit from the rush to remote systems and undermanned facilities. Utilities need to comprehend the new cyber risks involved with home-based work such as social engineering attacks and less reliable internet connections in order to accordingly set up baseline defences and […]
Do you specialise in Anti Malware? We want to hear from you!
Each month on IT Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in November we’re focussing on Anti Malware 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 Anti Malware solutions […]
Security IT Summit: Last remaining delegate places
We would like to invite you and a colleague to our virtual Security IT Summit, taking place Thursday 5th November. This one-day virtual event will allow you to meet with selected solution providers for 1-2-1 meetings, and gain access to live and pre-recorded industry webinars. To view our short virtual event tutorial video, please click here. Attendance […]
‘Massive’ rise in DDoS and password attacks during pandemic
New analysis from F5 Labs has discovered a massive rise in DDoS and password login attacks during the pandemic. In January, the number of all reported SIRT incidents was half the average reported in previous years. However, as lockdowns were put in place from March onwards, there was a sharp rise in incidents. The attacks can be […]
Claim the final places at the virtual Security IT Summit
Time’s running out to register for the Security IT Summit – make sure you register to attend today! Thursday 5th November Still offering you the same benefits as the live event – we will bring together the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; Prepare for every eventuality – […]
Average cost of data breach in healthcare industry hits $7.13 million
The healthcare industry tops the list of the most expensive data breaches, with a $7.13 million average data breach cost, 84% more than the global average. That’s according to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, which says that with millions of people working from home and using videoconferencing and cloud applications, the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased […]
Ecommerce explosion ‘opens cyber attack floodgates’
According to the Global Information Security Survey by Ernst and Young, customer information is the most valuable type of data for most attackers. The threat to cybersecurity and privacy is increasing: about 6 in 10 organizations (59%) have faced a significant incident in the past 12 months, and 48% of executive boards believe that cyber attacks and […]