Organisations will spend $213bn on information security in 2025
Global end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213 billion in 2025, up from $193 billion in 2024, according to Gartner, which also estimates that spending will increase 12.5% in 2026 to total $240 billion. “Established security spending will continue as normal, but some organizations are being more cautious with any new security spending in […]
PEN TESTING MONTH: Automated vs. Manual – Striking the right balance for continuous threat visibility
As cybersecurity threats grow in scale and sophistication, the tools and methods used to defend against them must evolve. For organisations attending the Cyber Secure Forum, balancing regulatory pressure, operational demands, and limited security budgets, the choice between automated and manual penetration is a strategic concern. Automated pen testing tools, or more accurately, automated vulnerability […]
PEN TESTING MONTH: Why internal testing is critical in the age of insider threats and hybrid workforces
As organisations adapt to hybrid working models and more complex IT ecosystems, the historic notion of perimeter defence has all but dissolved. Today, some of the most significant threats come from within the network, and internal penetration testing is fast becoming a vital tool in identifying them. Insider threats, whether malicious or accidental, pose a […]