AI: The New Frontline of Cyber Defence and Why Staying Informed Has Never Mattered More

Cybersecurity has entered a new era. Threats are advancing faster than most organisations can adapt, and attackers are now leveraging artificial intelligence to automate, scale and disguise their methods. In response, cybersecurity teams are turning to AI to strengthen their defences, reduce manual workloads and identify threats that would previously have gone unnoticed. AI-based tools […]
Introducing the Elevate.Tech Summit: Secure your place today!

Forum Events & Media is excited to announce the Elevate.Tech Summit: a brand-new, exclusive event that explores the challenges organisations face with their IT and Technology requirements, giving senior professionals practical insight and the chance to connect with leading solution providers. 17th June 2026 Andaz Hotel, London Liverpool Street How Elevate.Tech Summit works for IT leaders For qualified senior […]
Improve your security know-how with City Security magazine

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 […]
Why Are Endpoint Security Solutions Important?

Endpoint security is no longer confined to a managed corporate network. As organisations adopt cloud services, hybrid working, third-party suppliers and distributed IT environments, laptops, mobile devices, servers and unmanaged endpoints now sit on the front line of cyber risk. Modern endpoint security solutions play a critical role in device protection and breach prevention, helping […]
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 […]
Upskill your career with our online courses for IT & cybersecurity professionals – Fully updated for 2026!

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 […]