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ACCESS CONTROL MONTH: Establishing the key pillars of best practice

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Implementing an effective access control regime is paramount for IT security professionals in the UK’s public and private sectors. Access control systems are essential for protecting sensitive information, ensuring that only authorised users can access specific data and systems. Here are the key pillars for establishing a robust access control regime, based from input from…

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These are the top trends impacting tech providers in 2024

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Generative AI (GenAI) is dominating the technical and product agenda of nearly every tech provider, but ESG and buyer pessimism are also high on the agenda. Eric Hunter, Managing Vice President at Gartner, said: “[GenAI] technology reshapes a tech provider from its growth and product strategy down to the everyday tools used by its associates.…

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Asset financing – and how to avoid getting stung by unexpected costs from hyperscalers

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“To hyperscale or not to hyperscale” remains a key question for any CIO. And, while the majority of large organisations have already taken that step, for some, if not all, they question whether their IT infrastructure strategy is delivering the  cost and flexibility benefits expected. At a time when capex budgets are coming under ever…

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ANTI-VIRUS MONTH: Establishing the best protocols for your organisation

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At a time when cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, establishing robust antivirus defences is crucial for IT professionals in the public and private sectors. The right antivirus strategy can protect critical data and systems, ensuring organisational resilience and compliance with regulatory standards. Here are some top tips for IT professionals to fortify their…

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How businesses can protect their most valuable asset this Data Privacy Day and beyond

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With last weekend marking the 18th Data Privacy Day, we sat down with some of the industry’s experts to find out more about why this event is still so important and how organisations can get one step ahead when it comes to protecting their increasingly precious data. Here’s what they had to say… Samir Desai,…

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Cyber Secure Forum: New name, same great concept

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The Cyber Secure Forum, formerly known as the Security IT Summit, is specifically designed to help you build business relationships directly with pre-qualified, security buyers, via your own bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings. All buyers attending will be looking for new suppliers for their upcoming plans and projects. 25th June 2024 Hilton London Canary Wharf…

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Access Control

If you specialise in Access Control for IT systems we want to hear from you!

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Each month on Cyber Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in February we’re focussing on Access Control 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 Access…

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IT Services will be largest recipient of CIO spending in 2024

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Global IT spending is expected to total $5 trillion in 2024, an increase of 6.8% from 2023, down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 8% growth – and while generative AI (GenAI) had significant hype in 2023, it will not significantly change the growth of IT spending in the near-term. That’s according to new analysis…

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ANTI-VIRUS MONTH: Moving from reactive to proactive measures

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In the UK as with anywhere in the world, the commercial and public sectors are constantly under the threat of cyber-attacks, making robust cybersecurity measures, including anti-virus solutions, essential. Over the years, approaches to anti-virus measures have evolved significantly among cybersecurity professionals. This evolution is driven by the changing nature of cyber threats, technological advancements,…

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Access online courses to boost your cybersecurity skills

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We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the IT security sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2024 and beyond – start learning today! The IT and Personal Development online learning bundle provides you with over 50 courses, which cover all areas of both professional and personal…

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