OPINION: Don’t let fatigue be the cause of MFA bypass
By Steven Hope (pictured) , Product Director MFA at Intercede If names such as Conficker, Sasser and MyDoom send a shiver down your spine, you are not alone. In the not-too-distant past computer viruses, whether simple or sophisticated had the power to cripple organisations large and small, as cybercriminals sought to wreak havoc, and gain notoriety […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: iSTORM – Your trusted advisory service
iSTORM believe that strong privacy and information security practices are beneficial to every organisation. Their team has more than 2 decades experience covering information security, cyber security, ISO 27001, information governance, data protection and penetration testing. iSTORM understand the issues that 21st century businesses face and our hand-picked team of experts are here to provide […]
Do you specialise in Intrusion Detection & Prevention? 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 March we’re focussing on Intrusion Detection & Prevention 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 Intrusion […]
Democratisation of technology among the top trends impacting providers and buyers
The top trends that will impact technology providers and buyers through 2025 will be driven by businesses increasing their reliance on technology, new opportunities emerging through technology and the impact of external macro forces. That’s according to a study from Gartner, which asserts that as the march of digitalisation continues even amidst disruption, technology providers have […]
There are two Security IT Summits this year – Here’s how to get involved!
The twice annual Summit allows senior IT and cyber security professionals to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new suppliers and discover new ways to underpin their future strategies. What’s included? – The opportunity to meet with providers that can support your projects and plans coming up. – Insightful and educational seminar sessions. – Networking opportunities with […]
Should I switch penetration testing provider every year? A pentester’s perspective…
By Greg Charman – Pentester at iSTORM Solutions It’s that time again. Time to reach out to several pentest providers and get the ball rolling for scoping calls, quoting then re-quoting. Once this is completed and you’ve chosen this year’s provider – you have hope that they have availability that aligns with your timeframes. All […]
Protecting data irrespective of infrastructure
The cyber security threat has risen so high in recent years that most companies globally now accept that a data breach is almost inevitable. But what does this mean for the data protection and compliance officers, as well as senior managers, now personally liable for protecting sensitive company, customer and partner data? Investing in security […]
Bets being placed on B2B metaverse leaders
As metaverse-related B2B use cases start emerging, companies such as Meta and Microsoft are trending across signals, including news, job postings, filing mentions, patents, and influencer discussions. In it’s latest research GlobalData cites Mercedes-Benz and BAE Systems recently collaborating with Microsoft for virtual manufacturing and simulation. Both companies aim to drive supply chain efficiencies and generate virtual […]
Do you specialise in Access Control? 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 February we’re focussing on Access Control 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 Access Control solutions […]
Employee burnout is cyber security professionals’ greatest fear amidst rising cyber threats
35% of cyber security professionals surveyed have cited employee burnout as the most concerning issue amongst increasing cyber threats. This comes as cyber security teams are put under mounting pressure to tackle the complexity of the modern hybrid enterprise and the necessity to protect corporate data wherever it resides. According to a poll carried out by Integrity360 and Vectra, almost 63% of respondents highlighted security of data as being most important […]
