Do you specialise in Anti Malware? 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 Anti 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 an Anti Malware solutions […]
Security IT Summit: Last remaining delegate places
We would like to invite you and a colleague to our virtual Security IT Summit, taking place Thursday 5th November. This one-day virtual event will allow you to meet with selected solution providers for 1-2-1 meetings, and gain access to live and pre-recorded industry webinars. To view our short virtual event tutorial video, please click here. Attendance […]
‘Massive’ rise in DDoS and password attacks during pandemic
New analysis from F5 Labs has discovered a massive rise in DDoS and password login attacks during the pandemic. In January, the number of all reported SIRT incidents was half the average reported in previous years. However, as lockdowns were put in place from March onwards, there was a sharp rise in incidents. The attacks can be […]
User Access Review – What’s That?
By Tenfold Security Users come, they stay, they leave, they move around between departments and they collect privileges on the way. That’s OK, they need privileges to do their jobs. But do they need all the privileges they have, always? That’s a question you need to ask yourself, for every user, repeatedly. This article covers what is meant by a user access […]
Securing a hybrid and agile workforce
2020 has forced businesses to revise many of their operations. One significant transition being the shift to a remote working model, for which many were unprepared in terms of equipment, infrastructure and security. As the Government now urges people to return to work, we’re already seeing a shift towards a hybrid workforce, with many employees splitting their […]
Claim the final places at the virtual Security IT Summit
Time’s running out to register for the Security IT Summit – make sure you register to attend today! Thursday 5th November Still offering you the same benefits as the live event – we will bring together the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; Prepare for every eventuality – […]
Average cost of data breach in healthcare industry hits $7.13 million
The healthcare industry tops the list of the most expensive data breaches, with a $7.13 million average data breach cost, 84% more than the global average. That’s according to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, which says that with millions of people working from home and using videoconferencing and cloud applications, the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased […]
Ecommerce explosion ‘opens cyber attack floodgates’
According to the Global Information Security Survey by Ernst and Young, customer information is the most valuable type of data for most attackers. The threat to cybersecurity and privacy is increasing: about 6 in 10 organizations (59%) have faced a significant incident in the past 12 months, and 48% of executive boards believe that cyber attacks and […]
Government and Financial Services best equipped to defeat cyber attacks
Government and Financial Service sectors globally are the most hardened against cyberattacks in 2020. That’s according to the third edition of the Synack Trust Report, a data-driven analysis of cybersecurity preparedness across all sectors and industries, found that government and Financial Services scored 15 percent and 11 percent higher, respectively, than all other industries in […]
The Security IT Summit has gone virtual!
Due to current announcements and government updates, we have made the decision to make the Security IT Summit VIRTUAL – Register today! Date: Thursday 5th November Still offering you the same benefits as the live event – we will bring together the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes benefits such […]