How to Protect Staff From AI-Powered Social Engineering Scams
A series of high-profile cyberattacks have highlighted how widespread the risk has become. As cybercriminals increasingly utilise AI-powered social engineering techniques to manipulate employees and bypass traditional security controls, organisations across all sectors are facing a more complex threat landscape. Marks & Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover and even nursery schools have found themselves targeted by […]
Aston University partners Capgemini to open enterprise AI centre of excellence
Aston University and Capgemini have launched a Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI to help businesses harness the now seemingly ubiquitous technology to their advantage. The collaboration will build on the University’s strengths in innovation, and the business and technology consultancy’s experience in transforming organisations. Launched through a collaboration between Aston University and Capgemini, the Centre of […]
How CSIOs can bridge the skills gap: Balancing rapid AI innovation with robust cybersecurity
Studies show that UK businesses faced approximately 7.78 million cybercrimes in the past 12 months alone. While 75% of the respondents surveyed for the 2024 SoPR have integrated AI tools into their penetration testing processes, a critical skills gap persists. Most organisations struggle to match the pace of AI adoption with the necessary expertise to […]
How to Make Sure You’re Using Ethical AI In Cybersecurity
AI systems are increasingly deployed to automate threat detection, triage alerts, and even take autonomous defensive action. While these technologies offer unprecedented speed and accuracy, they also raise urgent questions about ethical AI in cybersecurity. As organisations rely more heavily on AI-driven security tools, responsible AI governance becomes essential to ensure that innovation is balanced […]
AI MONTH: Building a cybersecurity workforce ready for autonomous defences
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the cybersecurity landscape, the demand for skilled professionals who can manage, develop, and monitor AI-powered defences is rising rapidly. However, we know many organisations attending the Cyber Secure Forum face a widening talent gap, as traditional security teams struggle to keep pace with the tools and techniques required for […]
AI MONTH: Big gap in cybersecurity offerings for AI systems
Analysis of the most recent research results from the AI and Software cybersecurity market analysis report from the Government website indicate that just 6% of software security companies are providing cybersecurity for AI systems. According to the deep dive by OnSecurity, the most popular products and services offered by these cybersecurity AI providers are AI Model Security and Protection (56%), LLM and Generative AI Security (52%), AI Infrastructure Security (47%), AI-Enhanced Security Operations (45%) and AI Threat Detection and Response (34%). Among […]
July 2025 is AI Month on Cyber Security Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Cyber Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in July we’re focussing on AI 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 AI security […]
Legacy tech ‘stalling GenAI adoption in manufacturing’
Manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to GenAI to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive advantage – but research indicates legacy tech is hampering progress. An NTT DATA report – “Feet on the Floor, Eyes on AI: Do you have a plan or a problem?” – also uncovers significant challenges related to workforce and […]
UK emerging as a key player in global AI cybersecurity market
OnSecurity analysis of the most recent research results from the Government’s AI and Software cybersecurity market analysis report indicate that 48% of AI cybersecurity providers are headquartered in the United Kingdom, followed by the United States (38%), Ireland (6%), Israel (3%), Romania (2%), India (2%) and France (2%). Among software security providers, the United Kingdom continues to see the most […]
Weak authentication will be subject of increasing exploitations by AI Agents, says research
AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% by 2027, according to analysts at Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means including data breaches, phishing, social engineering and malware,” said Jeremy D’Hoinne, VP Analyst […]