Do you specialise in Vulnerability Management? 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 September we’re focussing on Vulnerability 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 Vulnerability Management solutions […]
50% of UK universities have reported data breaches in last 12 months
More than half of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO in the last year, while 46% of all university staff received no security training and almost a quarter of institutions (24%) did not commission a penetration test from a third party. That’s according to research conducted by Redscan on the state of cyber security […]
CEOs ‘need technology in their DNA’ to ensure success
CEOs and executive leadership positions should be filled by people with technology career backgrounds, such as app or software development, if businesses are to be more successful, say the majority (69%) of business leaders in the UK. Research conducted by VMware has found international recognition that elevating technology team members into leadership roles drives significant […]
The best solutions are waiting for you at the Security IT Summit
There’s a place reserved for you at the upcoming hybrid Security IT Summit – Register today to attend either in person or virtually! 5th November – Hilton London Canary Wharf 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 […]
Access Control & Advanced Threat Dashboards top 2020 buying trends
Access Control and Advanced Threat Dashboards top the list of services the UK’s leading IT security professionals are sourcing in 2020. The findings have been revealed by the Security IT Summit and are based on delegate requirements at this summer’s recent event. Delegates registering to attend were asked which areas they needed to invest in […]
SAVE THE DATE: Security IT Summit
Make sure you secure your place at November’s Security IT Summit, which will be taking place as a hybrid event, giving the you the choice of attending in person or remotely using our best in class online meetings platform. November 5th, Hilton London Canary Wharf Each delegate place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; Flexibility – […]
Do you specialise in Penetration testing solutions? 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 August we’re focussing on Penetration Testing 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 Penetration Testing solutions […]
Financial services head to the cloud to escape security concerns
The financial services industry is accelerating its shift to the cloud, as it presses forward with digital transformation in the face of security concerns. That’s according to the Financial Services edition of F5’s 2020 State of Application Services (SOAS) report, which says 60% of surveyed organisations in the industry believe public cloud platforms will be strategically […]
NCSC reveals role play exercises to keep home workers cyber safe
Business owners are being urged to help keep their home working staff safe from cyber attacks by testing their defences in a roleplay exercise devised by the NCSC. The ‘Home and Remote Working’ exercise is the latest addition to the National Cyber Security Centre’s Exercise in a Box toolkit, which helps small and medium sized businesses […]
McAfee on cybersecurity for the ‘new normal’ while managing the skills gap
Cybersecurity is now in the midst of an unprecedented challenge. While the scale, complexity and financial impact of data breaches and cyber attacks continue to increase, the pool of skilled professionals to fill security roles is dwindling. According to research in March from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, approximately 653,000 (48%) businesses have a […]