Anglo-Irish task force needed ahead of Brexit
A top Irish cyber security expert has claimed that ongoing Brexit negotiations are failing to address the most basic cyber security issues, and that an Anglo-Irish Cyber Task Force should be set up as soon as possible. Paul C Dwyer, president of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF) has voiced concern regarding the security […]
What does GDPR mean for your business?
With the arrival of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 25th 2018, many companies are still unsure as to how the new legislation actually affects them and the implications on how organisations store, secure and manage personal data. Ian Kilpatrick, executive vice president of Cyber Security for Nuvias Group, explains what GDPR means […]
A third of UK infrastructure fails to meet basic cyber security standards
According to Freedom of Information requests by Corero Network Security, over a third of the UK’s critical infrastructure doesn’t meet the most basic cybersecurity standards. The fact that so many infrastructure organisations have not completed the ’10 Steps to Cyber Security’ programme indicates a lack of cyber resilience within organisations which are critical to the […]
‘Brute force’ cyber attack on Scottish Parliament
Officials have confirmed that the Scottish Parliament has been targeted by a “brute force” cyber attack, similar to that which affected Westminster in June. Chief executive Sir Paul Grice confirmed the attack in a message to MSPs and staff with parliamentary email addresses, and said the attack was from “external sources” and urged all members […]
NHS Digital signs cyber security contract with Microsoft
NHS Digital has signed a support contract with Microsoft, three months after the WannaCry ransomeware attacks that targeted Windows computers. The attacks on the NHS highlighted the need for investment, lack of infrastructure and the need for training among NHS staff, along with the fact that the NHS relies on Windows XP, an obsolete operating system […]
NTT Report: Cyber attacks on the rise and with greater sophistication
A report released by NTT Security has revealed that the frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to rise globally. Based on events during the second quarter of 2017, data from the Global Threat Intelligence Center (GTIC) 2017 Q2 Threat Intelligence Report identifies trending threats and enables the company to implement IT security assessment and […]
Andrus Ansip proposes new Euro cyber security centre
A senior European politician has proposed that the EU should set up a new cyber security centre, with the aim of certifying the security level of technology products. Andrus Ansip, European Commissioner for the Digital Single Market, says the new centre would focus on technology products and technical expertise, working separately from NATO’s cyber security […]
SMB’s ‘lack of concern’ regarding Ransomware threat an issue
A new report from security vendor Webroot has revealed that less than half of small and medium sized businesses think they’re at risk of suffering a ransomware attack in 2017, despite the fact that more than 60 per cent have already been affected. 600 IT decision makers at companies with 100-499 employees from across the […]
Employees are companies’ biggest data security risk
A consensus study commissioned by data security specialist HANDD Business Solutions (HANDD) has revealed that nearly a quarter of IT professionals believe that the behaviour of employees and their reactions to social engineering attacks – which can trick them into sharing user credentials and sensitive data – poses a big challenge to data security. The […]
Government invests £20m in teen cyber security education
The Government has launched an ambitious Cyber Schools Programme aimed at secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 18. The initiative, launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will provide training for up to 6,000 teenagers through extracurricular clubs and activities, along with an online game. The pilot programme […]
