121% YoY increase in DDoS attacks, with UK in the firing line
The total number of DDoS attacks more than doubled in Q4 2025 to hit 47.1 million, compared to 21.3 million in the same period of 2024, representing a 121% YoY increase. That’s according to Cloudflare’s latest quarterly DDoS threat report, sharing the latest global attack trends and insights, including the Aisuru/Kimwolf botnet attacks which bombarded network servers at unprecedented levels. Cloudflare […]
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Whether you are in the security sector or have a professional interest or just want to know more, City Security magazine is a must-read publication. Our aim is to promote best security practice and to keep businesses informed on a variety of security-related issues with articles written by well-respected leaders in the security industry. Our […]
Alert fatigue now a significant issue among IT teams
Three-quarters (75%) of UK IT teams say they’ve experienced outages as a result of missing alerts in 2025, pinpointing fatigue as a key driver of the trend. That’s according to Splunk’s global State of Observability 2025 report, which surveyed 1,855 ITOps and engineering professionals, including 300 in the UK, and reveals that alert fatigue is […]
ANTI-VIRUS MONTH: Tuning AV/EDR for meaningful detections and faster response
For many SOC teams, the challenge is not a lack of security tooling, but too much noise. Modern anti-virus (AV) and EDR platforms generate vast volumes of alerts, yet only a small fraction represent real risk. When analysts are overwhelmed, genuine threats can be missed, response slows, and confidence in the system erodes. Reducing alert […]
February 2026 is Automation 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 February we’re focussing on IT Automation 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 […]
ANTI-VIRUS MONTH: Defending Endpoints in a Cloud-First World – AV/EDR best practice for local government
For local authorities attending the Cyber Secure Forum, endpoint security is no longer confined to a managed corporate network. Cloud adoption, hybrid working, shared services and a growing ecosystem of suppliers mean laptops, mobiles and unmanaged devices now sit on the front line of risk. As such, ‘anti-virus’ is best viewed as endpoint protection plus […]
2026: The year the FCA demands proof, not promises
As financial services firms look ahead to 2026, the FCA’s priorities will continue to shape the regulatory environment, reinforcing the balancing act between enabling growth and ensuring firms consistently “do the right thing.” The direction of travel is clear. The regulator is adopting a more pro-growth tone, but there is no softening of expectations when […]
Cyber Security Briefing is now IT Briefing
As part of our ongoing mission to deliver the best events, news for and analysis for IT and cybersecurity professionals, the Cyber Security Briefing will be called IT Briefing going forward, reflecting the increasing crossover in the topics and trends impacting senior roles across the sectors. Of course, Briefing will remain your one-stop source of […]
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Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the IT & cybersecurity sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2026 and beyond? Log in and start learning today! The IT and Personal Development online learning bundle provides you with over 50 courses, which cover all […]
Fraud is on the agenda at the Smarter Payments Summit
There is now limited availability to join the industry in March at the Smarter Payments Summit, where top speakers such Fintech Executive Leda Glyptis will be sharing their experience and knowledge – it’s an essential event for those tasked with combating payments fraud. 4th March 2026 | Hilton London Canary Wharf Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: […]