EMPLOYEE AWARENESS MONTH: The key trends to watch out for as we head into 2025
Human error remains one of the most common causes of security breaches, making staff training and awareness essential components of any cybersecurity strategy. Here are the latest trends that senior IT professionals need to be aware of in 2024 and beyond… 1. Gamified Cybersecurity Training To increase engagement and retention, gamified cybersecurity training is becoming more […]
Achieve real behaviour change: Human Risk Review 2024
New research from SoSafe reveals that 85% of UK security professionals consider today’s cyber threat landscape to be the most challenging in five years, with only 44% expecting improvement in the next 12 months. SoSafe’s 2024 Human Risk Review highlights this increasing danger, based on insights from over 1,250 security leaders and 3.2 million data points from […]
How to Find the Best Vulnerability Management Solutions: A Checklist for Senior Professionals
Vulnerability management is a critical component of a robust cybersecurity strategy. For senior professionals across the UK’s public and private sectors, selecting the right vulnerability management solutions provider is essential for identifying security weaknesses, reducing cyber risk, and protecting critical systems. This practical checklist highlights the key considerations when evaluating suppliers, avoiding common mistakes, and […]
One third of enterprises will automate 50% of network activities by 2026
By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision making, including intelligent automation (IA), to improve operational resilience and responsiveness, address complexity and process increasingly large amounts of data through […]
Data centres given Critical National Infrastructure status in UK – what does this mean for data centre providers?
By David Varney, partner at UK law firm Burges Salmon Earlier this month, the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle declared that UK data centres will now be classified as Critical National Infrastructure (UK CNI), marking the first new CNI designation since 2015. UK CNI constitutes critical elements of infrastructure of which the loss or compromise could result in […]
Cyber Secure Forum: Where the industry meets to connect and learn
Join us in November at the Cyber Secure Forum, where top speakers such as Ben Owen – Co-Founder of the OSINT Group, will be sharing their experience and knowledge – Register today! 7th of November – Hilton, London Canary Wharf Your pass is completely complimentary – ⭐ Book online here ⭐ OPENING PRESENTATION “The Data Dilemma: Balancing Online Sharing with […]
If you specialise in Employee Security Awareness solutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on Cyber Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in October we’re focussing on Employee Security Awareness 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 […]
How to Choose the Best Vulnerability Management Technologies for Your Organisation
Vulnerability Management is a critical component of a robust cybersecurity strategy. By proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, organisations can reduce their risk of cyberattacks and protect sensitive data. A wide range of vulnerability management technologies are now available to help security teams identify risks, prioritise remediation and strengthen protection across critical systems. Here are the […]
Two-thirds of UK workers would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached
A recent survey of 1,014 Britons by data experts Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors has revealed that 65% would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached due to negligence. The survey indicates that 74% trust their employer to keep their personal data secure. Despite this, 75% would report a data breach to a […]
Higher education sector warned over cyber risks
September marks the start of the UK academic year, with universities across the country opening their doors to a new intake of students and faculty – but they also welcome in a new wave of cyber threats, according to one expert. Gregg Hardie, Public Sector Director at SailPoint states that with so much data at stake, from personal […]