UK firms bearing brunt of ransomware surge
A new study shows hackers are relentless and ransomware is still a global epidemic: in 40% of attacks, threat actors threatened to physically harm executives at organisations that declined to pay a ransom demand. The 2025 Ransomware Risk Report from Semperis found that UK organisations are being targeted more than most other countries (84%), and around half […]
PEN TESTING MONTH: Red Team vs. Blue Team – How simulated attacks are cyber defences
Mature organisations attending the Cyber Secure Forum in both the public and private sectors are increasingly turning to red teaming and blue teaming (simulated attack and defence exercises) to rigorously test their cyber resilience. Red team exercises mimic real-world attackers. These ethical hackers use the same tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) as cybercriminals, e.g. phishing, […]
500% increase in Cloud Account detections
A new report has highlighted a dramatic rise in identity threats and the evolving landscape of cloud techniques, driven by increased adoption of identity security measures, generative AI, and enhanced detection capabilities. The analysis by Red Canary emphasises the need for security strategies to address both clear threats and subtle, risky behaviours that can precede major breaches. […]
VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the Cyber Secure Forum
Join us for a series of exclusive interviews from the Cyber Secure Forum 2025, where cyber experts, solution providers, and IT leaders reveal what’s really happening at the frontline of digital defence. Hosted by Forum Events, this summit brings together the people protecting businesses, data, and infrastructure in an age of constant threats and rapid […]
Meta and Microsoft join the Global Signal Exchange to help fight online scams
The Global Signal Exchange (GSE) has confirmed that Microsoft and Meta are joining as partners alongside 30 existing firms collaborating through the organisation to tackle online scams, fraud and abuse. The GSE)was founded in 2024 by Oxford Information Labs Research (OXIL), Google and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) to help partner organisations collaborate, share data and […]
AI MONTH: Balancing Innovation and Ethics – Responsible AI governance in cybersecurity
AI systems are increasingly deployed to automate threat detection, triage alerts, and even take autonomous defensive action. While these technologies offer unprecedented speed and accuracy, they also raise urgent questions about bias, surveillance, and decision transparency… One of the most pressing challenges is algorithmic bias. AI-driven threat detection tools rely on large datasets to identify […]
Significant proportion of organisations don’t trust third-party vendors
Research from cyber consultancy CyXcel has revealed what it calls a ‘critical shortfall’ in the UK’s digital risk landscape: nearly three in ten (27%) of UK risk managers surveyed report they don’t have enough trust in third-party vendors to confidently manage their most critical threats, increasing their risk factors and threatening their businesses. This trust gap […]
VIDEO: Cyber Secure Forum open for registrations, bringing industry leaders and innovators together
Explore what’s new at this highly anticipated event offering you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers offering the latest competitive solutions to this ever-evolving industry. Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025 Venue: Hilton, London Canary Wharf This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend and includes: ✅ Access to a series of inspiring keynote […]
August 2025 is Penetration Testing Month on Cyber Security Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Cyber 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 […]
AI MONTH: Building a cybersecurity workforce ready for autonomous defences
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the cybersecurity landscape, the demand for skilled professionals who can manage, develop, and monitor AI-powered defences is rising rapidly. However, we know many organisations attending the Cyber Secure Forum face a widening talent gap, as traditional security teams struggle to keep pace with the tools and techniques required for […]