Olympic Destroyer malware returns
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have revealed that the malware that caused crippling sabotage on networks during their year’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, has returned. Olympic Destroyer caused digital havoc during the games, and while the activity seen by Kaspersky has not yet turned destructive, early indicators suggest similar activity and point to the […]
MPs concerned over hacking threat to critical national infrastructure
Two thirds of MPs consider the compromise of critical national infrastructure to be the biggest cyber security threat facing the UK. A year on from the cyber attack on parliamentary emails, a YouGov survey commissioned by NCC Group has gauged the opinions of MPs in the House of Commons with regards to their personal cyber […]
Cylance raises $120m to expand AI cybersecurity platform
US-based Cylance has closed a $120 million funding round led by funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and other investors. The company says the financing will enable it to continue a global expansion and extend its portfolio cybersecurity solutions. Cylance offers a machine learning-powered predictive endpoint security solution that protects users from unknown cyberattacks, in […]
There’s still time to register for the Security IT Summit
The Security IT Summit takes place in London next month – there’s still time to secure your place at this summer’s essential cyber security industry event. It takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf – and, as one of just 60 VIP guests, you can attend the Security IT Summit […]
Do you specialise in Browser/Web Security? 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 – in July we’re focussing on Browser/Web Security 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 Browser/Web Security specialist and would […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: EveryCloud – Email Security
EveryCloud partners with Gartner and Forrester cloud security leaders to access, compare and improve your cloud security capabilities. We assist you to build combined solutions from products that suit your needs and goals and assist with GDPR data protection compliancy. From Cloud Access Security (CASB), Identity Access Management (IAM) and Email & Web Security, our […]
Study highlights demand for phishing attack simulation and training
A global study has highlighted market demand for simulation and training to combat phishing attacks. The research, commissioned by Barracuda Networks, revealed several points highlighting the need for organisations to include simulation and training as part of their email security posture. It includes responses from over 630 participants who all had a responsibility for email security […]
Third of C-Suite execs would pay hacker’s ransom demands rather than invest in more security
One third of global business decision makers report that their organisation would try to cut costs by considering paying a ransom demand from a hacker rather than invest in information security. In the UK, this figure drops to a fifth (21 per cent) of respondents. The findings from the 2018 Risk:Value Report, commissioned by security […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: EveryCloud – Identity Access & Management
EveryCloud partners with Gartner and Forrester cloud security leaders to access, compare and improve your cloud security capabilities. We assist you to build combined solutions from products that suit your needs and goals and assist with GDPR data protection compliancy. From Cloud Access Security (CASB), Identity Access Management (IAM) and Email & Web Security, our […]
GUEST BLOG: 5 tips for a winning risk management strategy
By Gallagher Risk comes in many forms, with varying degrees of cost to your business and recovery times. Here are a few items worth considering when it comes to producing a risk management strategy: 1. Take care of your people Staff really are the most important asset within an organisation. From a risk management perspective, […]
