VC trends point to increased focus on cybersecurity compliance
Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, giving indicators about the future direction of the market. According to research for Ocorian, around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues around data protection will pose the greatest technology-related challenge to their firm over […]
2025: Hypervolumetric attacks surge, non-profits most attacked industry, says Cloudflare
Global internet traffic ballooned by 19% year-over-year in 2025, accompanied by substantial changes and advanced capabilities introduced to AI. At the same time, there were major milestones in security: post-quantum encryption now secures 52% of all human traffic. However, this growth also brought challenges, with a dramatic escalation in cyber warfare leading to more than […]
NEDs struggling to recognise business outcomes from cyber investments
Ninety percent of non-executive directors (NEDs) lack a measure of confidence in cybersecurity value, and often struggle to connect cybersecurity investments to real business outcomes. According to survey data from Gartner, only 10% of NEDs express strong confidence in the value of cybersecurity investments or initiatives, stating they have the right balance of protection and […]
Research highlights potential AI data compliance gaps
Over half (51%) of the UK’s IT decision makers are either ‘not very’ or only ‘somewhat’ certain that the data generated by their AI tools is compliant with regulations such as GDPR. That’s according to a survey by Cisco-owned Splunk, which says despite the fact that 88% of UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) are currently running or […]
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 […]