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Just 12% of IT infrastructure & operations leaders exceed performance expectations

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Only 12% of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders rate their function’s performance as exceeding CIO expectations in the face of continued economic headwinds. “I&O leaders must support senior leadership by proactively contributing to their organization’s ability to navigate economic uncertainty,” said Cameron Haight, VP Analyst at Gartner. “Their destinies are interlinked, as a failure by…

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Level up with bespoke online courses for IT professionals

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Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the IT Security sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones in 2024 and beyond – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team, improve expertise and learn new things. The IT and Personal Development online learning…

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Security IT Summit is now the Cyber Secure Forum – Register today!

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Do you have an upcoming security project that you need help with? The Cyber Secure Forum, formerly the long-runningSecurity IT Summit, is a bespoke and highly targeted event, where you can meet with a selection of suppliers, who can help with your upcoming business plans and projects. You will be provided with a personalised itinerary…

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Threat Predictions for 2024: Chained AI and CaaS operations give attackers more ‘easy’ buttons 

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With the growth of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) operations and the advent of generative AI, threat actors have more “easy” buttons at their fingertips to assist with carrying out attacks than ever before. By relying on the growing capabilities in their respective toolboxes, adversaries will increase the sophistication of their activities. They’ll launch more targeted and stealthier…

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Choosing Secure Web Hosting Environments: Seven top tips for IT Managers

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The security of a brand’s website is paramount. For IT managers, selecting a hosting environment is a crucial decision that significantly impacts security, performance, and reliability. So what are the essential factors? Here are seven to get you started… 1. Security Features The foremost consideration is the security features offered by the hosting provider. This…

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MALWARE MONTH: Devising effective anti-malware strategies

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In the complex cybersecurity landscape of the UK, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face the daunting task of protecting their organisations against a multitude of evolving malware threats. An effective anti-malware strategy is essential for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining business continuity. Here we delve into the key considerations that CISOs must weigh when formulating…

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Threat Predictions for 2024: Chained AI and CaaS operations give attackers more ‘easy’ buttons 

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With the growth of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) operations and the advent of generative AI, threat actors have more “easy” buttons at their fingertips to assist with carrying out attacks than ever before. By relying on the growing capabilities in their respective toolboxes, adversaries will increase the sophistication of their activities. They’ll launch more targeted and stealthier…

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Do you specialise in Network Security Management? We want to hear from you!

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Each month on IT Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the cyber security market – and in December we’re focussing on Network Security Management 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 a…

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Nearly half of EMEA CIOs are shifting to co-owning digital leadership with their CxO peers

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Forty-six per cent of CIOs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are partnering with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-own digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale. That’s according to Gartner’s annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives, which has found that CIO’s relationship with their…

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MALWARE MONTH: Emerging malware trends and how the UK’s CISOs are having to adapt

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The cybersecurity landscape is being shaped by sophisticated and evolving malware threats on a weekly and even daily basis. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are on the front lines, adapting to these emerging challenges with innovative approaches to protect corporate assets. One of the most concerning trends is the rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), allowing even…

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