RECOMMENDED: Do you offer anti-virus solutions? We want to hear from you!
Each month on IT Security Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market, starting in February with anti-virus software. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an anti-virus specialist and would like to […]
7 reasons to attend the Security IT Summit
Say ‘no’ to stuffy expo halls, boring speakers, sore feet and the hard sell. Say ‘yes’ to pre-arranged meetings with suppliers who match your needs, inspiring talks from industry leaders and zero time wasted. The Security IT Summit is a one-day event – which takes place on July 3rd at the Hilton London Canary Wharf […]
US cyber security start-ups failing to actually start up
Cyber security start-ups in the US are failing to make an impact in a crowded market, according to experts. Venture capitalists have also seen a rise in security products that have been overtaken by advances in hacking, making them obsolete, along with larger companies “locking down” clients with more sophisticated security products and services. Speaking […]
Falanx secures three-year contract with UK Health Sector organisation
Global intelligence and cyber defence provider Falanx has secured a £250,000 three-year contract with an unnamed UK Health Sector provider. The contract will see Falanx provide 24/7 cyber ‘Incident Response’ coverage to protect and contain infrastructure in the event of a cyber attack. The company explained: “This new contract provides an expansion of our Protective […]
Malware-infected prize handed out at cyber quiz
Winners of a cyber security quiz in Taiwan got more than they bargained for when the prizes were given out – they received malware-infected USB thumb drives. The quiz, which took place in December 2017, was hosted by the Taiwanese Presidential Office and included 250 8GB thumb drives as prizes. 54 contained malware. Winners realised […]
Wanted: Cyber security chief for the GDS
Fancy heading up an international security operation? Well, now could be your chance… The Government Digital Service (GDS) is on the hunt for a new cyber security chief following the departure of Michael Brunton-Spall late last year. The role will see the successful candidate heading up the GDS, working for the deputy director of technology […]
‘Meltdown and Spectre’ bug could require every computer to be redesigned
Issues in the CPU hardware – dubbed Meltdown and Spectre – could force a redesign of the software at the heart of all major operating systems. Windows, Linux, Android, Macs, Chromebooks and other operating systems all need the CPU hardware to run effectively, and it looks like a ‘quick fix’ of the system will negatively […]
Global cyber security market to hit $180.77bn in 2021
New research indicates the global cyber security market will reach $181.77 billion by 2021, equivalent to a CAGR of 9.5% from 2015 to 2021. The data, from Zion Market Research, naturally cites increasing stringency of government regulations and growing cyber threats as key reasons for the growth. Furthermore, rising severity of cyber-crimes, the popularity of cloud security, […]
Top 10 IT security predictions for 2018
Ian Kilpatrick, executive vice president for cyber security company, Nuvias Group, offers his top 10 IT security predictions for the year ahead… 1. Security blossoms in the boardroom Sadly, security breaches will continue to be a regular occurrence in 2018 and organisations will struggle to deal with them. New security challenges will abound and these […]
Have you registered for the Security IT Summit?
By registering today for the Security IT Summit you will take the first steps to improving your cybersecurity provision in 2018 and beyond. This one-day event takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton Canary Wharf, London and is entirely FREE for you to attend. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face […]
