Research highlights cyber threat to schools
There have been 301 attacks against UK and US schools so far in 2019, compared to 124 in 2018 and 218 in 2017. That’s according to Barracuda analysis of data compiled by the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center (K-12 CRC), which has been tracking reported attacks against U.S. schools since 2016. This only accounts for the reported cases, however, […]
£36m public funding for hack-resistant chips
The UK government has partnered with Arm to develop chip technologies that are more resistant to cyber threats, backed by £36 million in funding. The move kicks off the the next phase of the government’s Digital Security by Design initiative, which is also backed by Google and Microsoft. Official figures say the average cost of a cyber-attack on […]
Building an effective cyber security culture
There are three methods that make an effective defence against cybersecurity: tools, processes and arguably the most important factor, people. And the vast majority of data breaches take advantage of your people in order to succeed, whether it be an employee opening a malicious attachment, letting a criminal tailgate into the office, or revealing their […]
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 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 specialist and […]
GUEST BLOG: The Growing DDoS Landscape
By Anthony Webb, EMEA Vice President at A10 Networks A new wave of DDoS attacks on South Africa’s internet service provider has highlighted that these attacks continue to grow in frequency, intensity and sophistication. A10 Networks’ recent report on the Q2 2019: The State of DDoS Weapons has shed more light on the loud, distributed nature of DDoS […]
Does your MSSP add value? Unsure? Switch
It goes without saying that employing a MSSP should make managing your cyber security easier. But that’s not always the case. Ask yourself these five questions to determine whether your MSSP is actually adding the value it claims to be adding. If you aren’t confident, take the first step towards working with a reputable partner […]
Claim the last guest pass to the Security IT Summit
Make sure your name is on the guest list for the Security IT Summit. Attendance at the Summit will give you the highest ROT (Return on Time), providing 12 months’ worth of meetings and connections in just one day. And it’s FREE for you to attend. Receive a bespoke itinerary of pre-arranged, 1-2-1 meetings, based […]
UK workforce lacking basic cyber training
77 per cent of UK workers admit that they have never received any form of training cyber skills training from their employer. That’s according to a new study from Centrify and comes at the start of the European Union’s CyberSecMonth, designed to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats, promote cybersecurity among citizens and organisations; and provide resources to protect themselves online, through education and […]
Four questions you need to answer after a cyber attack
By Corvid Cyber attacks are inevitable, but it’s how you deal with them that can make or break your business. Have you got all the answers, and do you fully understand their implications? Can you be sure the attack won’t happen again? There are four key questions you need to be able to answer following […]
VIDEO – Top tips to spot phishing attacks
By Falanx Phishing, viruses and ransomware are some of the most common attacks aimed at organisations of all sizes, with phishing emails proving the most successful. With this October being Cyber Security Awareness month, empower your staff to recognise and defend against these attacks. Here are some of the signs to look out for > https://falanx.com/cyber/top-tips-to-spot-phishing-attacks/