100 UK CISOs have spoken: State of Pentesting 2025
UK security teams are rethinking pentesting – beyond just tools. Frequency, ownership, and how testing fits into the broader security programme are all under the microscope. The State of Pentesting 2025 Report – UK Edition draws on insights from 100 UK enterprise CISOs to uncover: Download the report now to see how your testing strategy stacks up.
Benchmark yourself – State of Pentesting 2025 Report- UK Edition
How does your pentesting strategy measure up against your peers? Pentera surveyed 100 CISOs across the UK. The result: the State of Pentesting 2025 Report. A sharp, data-backed look at how leading UK enterprises are testing security controls in the real world. Join Pentera on September 18 to unpack the key insights: Benchmark your security testing against […]
Wireless access control overtakes wired for the first time
The 2025 edition of ASSA ABLOY’s Wireless Access Control Report reveals a market at a tipping point, with wireless and mobile solutions now the dominant choice for digital access management. For the first time in the report’s 12-year history, ASSA ABLOY’s commissioned industry survey found that wireless (fully or partly) deployments have overtaken wired-only systems […]
500% increase in Cloud Account detections
A new report has highlighted a dramatic rise in identity threats and the evolving landscape of cloud techniques, driven by increased adoption of identity security measures, generative AI, and enhanced detection capabilities. The analysis by Red Canary emphasises the need for security strategies to address both clear threats and subtle, risky behaviours that can precede major breaches. […]
Cybersecurity now a ‘critical driver’ for business growth
Eighty-five per cent of CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth, according to a new survey of business leaders. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024. The survey also found that 61% of CEOs are concerned about cybersecurity threats, driven in […]
Overcomplicated IT systems making workers leave their jobs
A significant proportion of UK employees are struggling to navigate workplace technology, resulting in many actually considering quitting to get away from their issues. That’s according to a Workspace 365 survey of 1,000 UK employees in organisations with more than 250 people, which underscores an urgent need for simplified and integrated digital environments, particularly as […]
Data: 28bn IoT devices will need securing globally by 2028
A study has found that the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will reach 28 billion by 2028; rising from only 14 billion in 2024, representing a growth of over 100% over the next four years. However the research, conducted by Juniper, says that despite this sizeable growth, and as the complexity of […]
Public sector pay gap putting UK cyber defences at risk, says research
A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardising national security by hindering the public sector’s ability to attract and retain top talent. That’s according to analysis of publicly-available data by cyber security specialists at Naoris Protocol, which shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be nearly double in […]
Network operators will spend $6.3bn on quantum key distribution by end of the decade
A new study from Juniper Research has found telecoms market stakeholders will invest a cumulative spend exceeding $6 billion on developing and implementing quantum key distribution (QKD) between 2025 and 2030. QKD is a communication method that leverages quantum mechanics to create encryption keys that are unable to be intercepted by fraudulent players; increasing the security of network […]
Web3: Quantum computing, AI & the metaverse ‘fuel a perfect storm’ for cyber crime
The financial and operational damage caused by data breaches is poised to worsen dramatically, fuelled by advancements in quantum computing, Metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI), according to research. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol reveals that the average cost of a data breach could climb to $5.3 million within five years, up from the […]