Less than half of firms detect a cyber breach within an hour
A recent report by security intelligence firm LogRhythm has revealed that less than half of the organisations it monitored was able to detect a cyber security breach within an hour. The research study, ‘Cybersecurity: Perceptions & Practices’, also found that less than one-third said that even if they detected a major incident, they would be […]
50% of UK manufacturers affected by hacks
Nearly a half of UK manufacturers have been the victim of cyber crime, with the sector now the third most targeted for attack, according to a new report. The report, published by EEF and AIG and carried out by The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), pinpoints the susceptibility of manufacturers to cyber risk, revealing that […]
NEW REPORT: 58% of organizations have more than 100,000 folders open to all employees
By Varonis Like a wardrobe malfunction during a live broadcast, no one wants to be overexposed – especially when it comes to your data. The surprising truth: most companies go about their business blithely unaware that some of their most sensitive data is wide open. And by “some” we mean a lot. In fact, our […]
Good news everyone! ‘72% of organisations worldwide are GDPR ready’
An EfficientIP X-Day study says average global spend on GDPR compliance tops $1.5 million, with less than 100 days to go before the deadline for EU GDPR compliance on 25th May this year. EfficientIP, through independent market research firm Coleman Parkes, asked over 1,000 companies worldwide about their preparation plans for GDPR. Among the key findings were: […]
Managed detection and response market worth $1.6bn by 2022
The major forces driving the growth of the Managed Detection and Response Market include the increase in the enterprise targeted cyber-attacks, shortage of cybersecurity practitioners, and need for compliance to various government regulations. That’s according to a new report from MarketsAndMarkets, which predicts the market size is expected will grow from $419.7 million in 2017 to […]
IoT projects held back by security concerns
The majority (94%) of IT professionals from organisations that are undertaking Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives say they need to invest in it over the next 12 months in order to stay competitive – but they are facing significant barriers to adoption. These obstacles include security concerns, the cost of implementation and commitment from the […]
Global cyber security market worth $181.77 billion by 2021
Zion Market Research predicts that the global cyber security market will grow at a CAGR of 9.5% between 2016 and 2021. That equivalent to a total market value of $181.77 billion by the end of the forecast period, up from $105.45 billion in 2015. Zion says the major driving factor for the global cyber security […]
Global cyber security market to grow 13% by 2021
The global cyber security market will grow at a CAGR of almost 13 per cent during 2017-2021, according to a new report from Technavio. The study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global cyber security market across the forecast period. Clearly, with the increase in the number of attacks and threats from […]
Cisco White Paper: Organisations must disrupt cyber attacks
Cisco and Dimension Data have published a white paper that provides organisations with a framework for ransomware defence. Called Ransomware: The Pervasive Business Disruptor, the paper looks at ransomware trends and impacts, and how to respond before a threat becomes a business disruptor. According to a Cisco 2017 Mid-Year Cyber Security Report, ransomware is one […]
BT and KPMG pinpoint corporate cyber security traps
BT and KPMG have published a new cyber security report offering practical advice to businesses of all sizes on how best to manage their security journey and turn it into a business opportunity. The new report, “The cyber security journey – from denial to opportunity”, warns businesses against falling into dangerous traps as they deal […]
