Government and Financial Services best equipped to defeat cyber attacks

Government and Financial Service sectors globally are the most hardened against cyberattacks in 2020. That’s according to the third edition of the Synack Trust Report, a data-driven analysis of cybersecurity preparedness across all sectors and industries, found that government and Financial Services scored 15 percent and 11 percent higher, respectively, than all other industries in […]
The Security IT Summit has gone virtual!

Due to current announcements and government updates, we have made the decision to make the Security IT Summit VIRTUAL – Register today! Date: 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 […]
Do you specialise in Employee Security Awareness? 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 October we’re focussing on Employee Security Awareness 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 Employee Security […]
Huge leap in girls learning cyber security skills

The number of girls looking to learn new cyber security skills has surged this summer after courses went online for the first time. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) confirmed that the number of young people taking part in this year’s CyberFirst summer courses rose to a record-breaking 1,770 after they moved from the classroom […]
Solving the data centre skills shortage

By Stephen Whatling, Chairman at BCS The growth in demand for data centres worldwide has posed many challenges in recent years and this has now been expedited by the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a major uplift in demand for data services since March, the need for a resilient data infrastructure has never been greater. However, this year BCS’ independent […]
Attend the Security IT Summit as a live or virtual delegate

This unique Summit is hybrid, which means you can attend either in-person at the live event or via our virtual platform – whichever suits you the best! Your place is entirely complimentary and includes; Access to a live insightful seminar session led by an industry thought leader Pre-recorded webinars Lunch and refreshments throughout* Networking with fellow industry professionals* A personalised […]
DDoS attacks ‘sell for as low as $10 per hour’

By Juta Gurinaviciute, Chief Technology Officer, NordVPN Teams The recently released Dark Web Price Index 2020 reveals the current average prices for a selection of cybercrime products and services available “on demand.” A basic targeted malware attack in Europe or the US costs $300, while a targeted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack goes for as little as $10 […]
Cyber security habits getting lax during lockdown

Britons have developed lax cyber security habits, using their work equipment to shop online, check their social media or forgetting to log themselves out of applications once they’ve stopped using them. That’s according to research from Mimecast, which says businesses should capitalise on the phased return to the office to implement stringent training and improve cybersecurity awareness among […]
Security IT Summit – Secure your place at November’s event

Time’s running out for you to register to attend the next Security IT Summit, which takes place November 5th in London. As our guest, you can enjoy live industry seminar sessions, a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers, lunch & refreshments. If this would be useful for your business, please confirm your attendance here – Live event […]
The five most famous DDoS attacks

By Adrian Taylor, Regional VP of Sales, A10 Networks Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are now everyday occurrences. Whether you’re a small non-profit or a huge multinational conglomerate, your online services—email, websites, anything that faces the internet—can be slowed or completely stopped by a DDoS attack. Moreover, DDoS attacks are sometimes used to distract your cybersecurity operations while […]