Cyberthreats and IT governance are top concerns for auditors in 2023
Cyberthreats and IT governance are top risk areas for internal auditors to address in their audit plans for 2023. That’s according to the Gartner 2023 Audit Plan Hot Spots Report, which identifies the top 12 risk focus areas for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) to help them identify risks to their organisations and plan audit coverage […]
Security IT Summit: New date for December’s event!
Due to industrial action on the railways, the Security IT Summit has moved dates, so make sure you’re registered for December’s big event! New Date: Tuesday 13th December – Hilton London Canary Wharf Benefits include: – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers designed & chosen by you – A seat at our industry […]
Do you specialise in Network Security Management? 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 December we’re focussing on Network Security Management 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 Network Security […]
80% of software supply chains exposed to attack
Four in five (80%) IT decision makers stated that their organisation had received notification of attack or vulnerability in its supply chain of software in the last 12 months, with the operating system and web browser creating the biggest impact. That’s according to new research from BlackBerry, which shows that following a software supply chain […]
62% of consumers still choosing to use repeat passwords
Regardless of generational differences across Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z, new research shows a false sense of password security given current behaviours across the board. In addition, the LastPass fifth annual Psychology of Password findings found that while 65% of all respondents have some form of cybersecurity education – through school, work, social media, books or […]
Security IT Summit: Final call for next week’s event!
Next week’s Security IT Summit will provide you with key information for your business, along with numerous networking opportunities, bringing the IT/cyber security industry together – and we still have a handful of FREE delegate places up for grabs! Wednesday 9th November – Hilton London Canary Wharf / Virtual attendance Your complimentary pass includes; – Access to […]
CIOs ‘need to accelerate time to value’ from digital investments
CIOs and IT leaders must take action to accelerate time to value and drive top- and bottom-line enterprise growth from digital investments. That’s according to Gartner’s annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives, which gathered data from 2,203 CIO respondents in 81 countries and all major industries, representing approximately $15 trillion in revenue/public-sector budgets and […]
Top 5 crypto cyberthreat statistics of the last year
Firstly, cryptocurrency companies are fairly new to the market but deal with a lot of sensitive information, including the client’s funds. Secondly, crypto payments are irreversible and uncontrolled by central authorities, so it is easier for criminals to run away with stolen funds. Lastly, many newcomers are not very knowledgeable about how cryptocurrencies work, making […]
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) spend to exceed $6.4bn by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total business spend on SIEM (Security Identity & Event Management) will exceed $6.4 billion globally by 2027, from just over $4.4 billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth of 45% will be driven by the transition from term licence (where businesses can use SIEM […]
Do you specialise in Anti-Malware solutions? 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 November we’re focussing on Malware 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 Malware solutions specialist and […]
