As we enter into 2026, UK SMEs face a choice: evolve or be outpaced, but isn’t that always the case when it comes to tech? Technology more than ever is at the centre of every organisation’s competitiveness, and Managed Services Providers (MSPs) are no different, after all, if the tech team doesn’t deliver, where would […]
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Ayrshire College today announced it has partnered with Acumen Cyber, HEFESTIS and Academia to bolster its cyber defences and offer its students unique experience in real-world cyber security operations. Through the collaboration, students will learn about working on the front lines of cyber defence, offering them exciting opportunities to visit Acumen’s state-of-the-art SOC and gain insights into real-world cyber security operations.
As the UAE’s cybersecurity market rapidly expands from US$620 million in 2024 to a projected US$1.29 billion by 2030, driven by AI security analytics, Zero Trust architecture, and robust government initiatives, Intersec 2026’s InCyber Briefing will outline critical insights into the evolving digital threat landscape and the governance of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence
It has been reported that Ribbon Communications, a key telco services firm in the US, has suffered from a nation state cyber attack that went undetected for almost one year. Here, Ryan McConechy, CTO of Barrier Networks responds to the news. “This latest breach against a major telecommunications provider is further evidence that the online world has become
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David Moser, SVP and Head of Digital & Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, addresses a major new feature on security management’s compliance landscape: NIS2. In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for cyber security. Yet, arguably, the impact on organizations’ physical security
IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has broken new ground in cybersecurity with IDEMIA Sphere HSM launch, the second milestone of its cybersecurity suite unveiled in July this year. This strategic expansion marks IST’s foray into the booming Hardware Security Module market to offer organisations unique and flexible protection for their most critical assets – data and
A growing cyber skills crisis is forcing 64% of the organisations across EMEA to take risky shortcuts and temporary fixes to meet security demands, according to new research from Insight Enterprises. In the UK, the problem is equally acute. 67% of organisations report a cybersecurity skills shortage, with over half (56%) describing the impact as “severe”
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DTX + UCX London will open its doors at ExCeL on 1-2 October 2025 for its 20th anniversary.With an unrivalled lineup of speakers including Olympic Champion, Mo Farah, The Times Technology Business Editor, Katie Prescott, plus technology leaders from Bet365, ITV, Selfridges, Virgin Active, Centrica, Santander and the NFL, this year’s event is not to be
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Acumen Cyber, a CREST accredited cyber security service provider, today announced the launch of SecureEd, a new service built specifically to protect the Higher and Further Education sector from sophisticated cyber threats. SecurEd is a purpose-built managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service, created by Acumen, in collaboration with HEFESTIS, which can be easily procured in a compliant way through sector-approved
Overnight, news broke that cybercriminals have injected NPM packages downloaded more than two billion times a week with malware, after the package maintainer’s accounts were hijacked – see here. These code packages are used to build JavaScript projects, and form the backbone of almost all websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms. Of the 18 libraries impacted, many are
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Quantum computing has long been seen as a distant concept, says Rob O’Connor, EMEA CISO at Insight, it is complex, hypothetical and always 10 years away. But recent announcements from the likes of Google, IBM and Microsoft suggest that the timeline may be accelerating. These tech giants are making tangible progress in stabilising and scaling
Insight says quantum computing is closer than you think… but so are the risks Read More »
It has been reported that ESET has identified what its researchers are describing as the ‘first known AI-powered ransomware,’ which uses one of OpenAI’s newly released small open-weights models to write Lua scripts on a system for malicious purposes, (see story, here). Here, Nathan Webb, principal consultant at Acumen Cyber, responds to the news. “This is possibly
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A new survey from Google has revealed that an overwhelming volume of threats and data, combined with the shortage of skilled threat analysts is leaving organisations vulnerable to cyberattacks. (See link below). Here, Graeme Gordon, CEO of IFB.net responds to the news. “It’s asking a lot for organisations to effectively run security internally. Firstly, it’s a
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Tenable, the exposure management company, has identified a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Code Editor, a service designed for developers working within Oracle’s Cloud Shell ecosystem. This vulnerability could have allowed attackers to run malicious code on a server without needing direct access. The RCE vulnerability enables threat actors to
The UK government has announced that hospitals, businesses, and critical services are set to be protected under measures designed to crack down on cyber criminals and safeguard the public, following public consultation on ransomware proposals. Public sector bodies and operators of critical national infrastructure, including the NHS, local councils and schools, would be banned from
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July 19 marks one year since the CrowdStrike IT outage, which brought down an estimated 8.5 million computers worldwide, causing mass disruptions for organisations all across the globe. But what did the incident teach us, and most importantly, are we any more resilient today than we were that fateful day 12 months ago? Here, experts
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In this special blog, Daniele Catteddu, CTO of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) announce the formal launch of its new initiative: the Compliance Automation Revolution (CAR). In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is of strategic importance that technology providers are not only secure but can, at any time, demonstrate in a consistent manner ongoing protection of
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It has been reported that the NCSC has launched a new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) to collaborate with external researchers on software and hardware vulnerabilities. In response to the news, Kevin Robertson, CTO of Acumen Cyber, gives his views. “This initiative sounds promising in theory, but given the NCSC’s track record of largely ineffective and self-serving programmes,
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As physical security becomes more integrated with IT and business operations, organisations are facing a critical decision: stick with closed, proprietary systems, or embrace open architecture for long-term flexibility and innovation. In this special article, Ben Durrant, Account Executive at Genetec, will explore how open architecture empowers security teams to, mix and match best-in-class technologies
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In this special blog Martin Kraemer, Security Expert at KnowBe4 notes the heightened dangers that holidaymakers face, who take advantage of a more relaxed and mind state, known as ‘holiday brain’. “The biggest problem with checking work emails during the holidays is not only that you don’t have time to pull the plug and relax
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Tenable Research has identified a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-49596) in Anthropic’s widely adopted MCP Inspector, an open-source tool crucial for AI development. With a CVSS score of 9.4, this flaw leverages default, insecure configurations, leaving organisations exposed by design. Exploitation is alarmingly simple — a mere visit to a malicious website can fully compromise a
The UK government has announced new plans to supercharge the country’s cyber sector as part of its Plan for Change. In this special blog, cybersecurity experts from CybaVerse and Closed Door Security, give their views. Juliette Hudson, CTO, CybaVerse: “This is a positive move which highlights that the government recognises the importance of cyber in safeguarding
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CybaVerse, an award-winning cyber security partner, has announced its acquisition of SecureAck, a scalable automation platform designed to simplify security across IT and OT environments. The acquisition will accelerate the development of CybaVerse’s proprietary platform, CybaVerse AI, and expand support for small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and managed service providers (MSPs), who are seeking flexible, resilient
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has announced it has partnered with Acumen Cyber and HEFESTIS to bolster its cyber defences amid a rise in cyber attacks targeting the UK’s higher and further education sector. Through the collaboration, the university will benefit from Acumen’s state-of-the-art, CREST-accredited Security Operations Centre (SOC), providing round-the-clock threat monitoring, detection and response.
CommSec, one of Ireland’s leading cybersecurity service providers, have announced a strategic reseller partnership with Binarii Labs, a leading provider of sovereign-first data security and resilience solutions. This collaboration will enable CommSec to offer Binarii Labs’ suite of patented technologies to its enterprise and public sector clients in Ireland and internationally, delivering next-generation encryption, data fragmentation,
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Intersec Saudi Arabia, the premier industry platform for security, safety and fire protection, will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from 30 September to 2 October. Aligning global innovation with national priorities, Intersec Saudi Arabia brings together government authorities, industrial leaders and international solution providers to secure the infrastructure, environments and
Following the news that Adidas has disclosed it’s been hit by a cyber attack in which customers’ personal information has been stolen, Armis Co-Founder and CTO, Nadir Izrael, and Andy Norton, European Cyber Risk Officer, both at Armis, give their views. Comment from Nadir Izrael, Co-Founder and CTO at Armis “Attackers are evolving fast, using AI to supercharge phishing
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According to industry data, data breach litigation in the United States reaching unprecedented levels in 2024, with filings for class action lawsuits doubling from the previous year. With the news that M&S may also face a class action, this could be the start of class actions filtering into the UK business space – which should
It has been reported that luxury brand Dior has suffered a cyber attack, which has seen confidential customer data compromised. In response to the news, Simon Phillips, CTO of SecureAck, gives his views. “With this latest cyber attack coming so close in the wake of the attacks on Marks and Spencer, Co-op and Harrods all fingers
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Armis, the cyber exposure management and security company, has announced that it has added 11 global technology integration partners over the past quarter. These integrations increase the functionality and efficiency of organisations’ existing technology stacks with added benefits from Armis’ platform and solutions. “Relying on siloed security solutions is no longer enough to gain a
The second day of the World Police Summit 2025 in Dubai saw global law enforcement leaders and security experts unite to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges; from drug trafficking and cybercrime to aviation security and modern policing operations. Organised under the theme “Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing”, the
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It has been reported that customer data has been compromised in the recent cyber attack impacting retailer Marks and Spencer. Here, Ryan McConechy, CTO of Barrier Networks, gives his response. “This is the update nobody wanted, but that most security experts were expecting. “Ransomware criminals don’t just target organisations to shut down their operations, they want
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Panaseer, a leader in cybersecurity posture management powered by Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), has revealed new insights into the mounting legal and financial toll of data breaches on US companies. According to its analysis of data breach-related settlements and filings from the last six months, poor cybersecurity is costing US organizations millions of dollars in fines, settlements
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927) affecting the Next.js framework used to build web applications. What has happened? Next.js has published a security advisory detailing an authorisation bypass vulnerability present in Next.js, a popular and open-source React-based web development framework that is used to
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Accordance Systems Inc., a leading global provider of RAID box, unveiled its latest innovation, the ARAID® M6 series RAID Box for PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2, at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 11-13. Accordance has been delivering easy, user-friendly RAID solutions worldwide for over a quarter of a century, providing businesses worldwide with
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We asked experts, recently named as some of the industry’s ‘Most Inspiring Women in Cyber’, from across the cybersecurity industry what they wish they knew when starting out their careers in cyber, from knowing where to access support to the importance of networking. Michelle Corrigan, Director at Digital Care Hub, said: “Take up space and
Data Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, has announced the launch of vSOC Assure. Developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments, vSOC Assure goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation and reduction. The innovative
i-PRO Co. Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a leading global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, today announced the launch of the new U-series, marking the first time edge AI has been introduced to all its security camera lines. The U-series is designed for installations that need the accuracy advantages of AI-based object
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Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an INTERPOL led international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. The arrests were made as part of Operation Red Card (November 2024 – February 2025) which aims to disrupt and dismantle cross-border criminal networks which cause significant harm to individuals
ASIS International UK has launched Security is You(th), an initiative designed to engage students and early-career professionals in the security industry through a dynamic, real-world hackathon challenge. With a growing need for fresh talent in the security sector, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing participants with hands-on experience, mentorship,
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Acumen Cyber, an engineer-powered cyber security service provider, today celebrated its first anniversary as an independent MSSP, a year defined by growth, innovation and record threat detection and response. The event was marked with the official opening of Acumen’s new headquarters at EastWorks, Glasgow, which now hosts the most cutting-edge Security Operations Centre (SOC) to reside
KnowBe4 has released its “Global Retail Report 2025,” revealing a notable shift in cybercriminal tactics targeting the retail sector. The report finds that credential harvesting, which is often orchestrated through phishing attacks, has become the predominant threat, accounting for 38% of all compromised data in 2023, while payment card data theft dropped to 25%. The
Schoolgirls from across the UK received awards for their exceptional cyber security skills at a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) competition on International Women’s Day (Saturday 8 March). A record 14,500 girls across all four nations of the UK registered in the 2024/25 CyberFirst Girls Competition, which is run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC),
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KnowBe4 has released new research indicating that while 86% of employees believe they can confidently identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen for scams. The study, which surveyed professionals across the UK, USA, Germany, France, Netherlands, and South Africa, reveals a growing gap between confidence and competence in identifying cyber threats. Notably, South Africa leads
Eskenzi PR, organisers of The Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards, are proud to announce the theme of this year’s event panel discussion: Keeping DEI on the agenda: progressing, not regressing. The panel topic, informed by ideas submitted by nominators, will be discussed at the event to be held at The BT Tower, London, on Wednesday 26th February
Taking place from March 31, to April 4 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West is recognised as the leading security trade event in the U.S., delivering a dynamic experience for security professionals with cutting-edge technology from over 700 exhibitors, extensive education, and unmatched networking opportunities. Bringing together professionals and innovations from across
Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, has announced that its Armis Centrix™ platform will be enabled by NVIDIA BlueField-3 data processing units (DPUs) and, in the future, the NVIDIA Morpheus cybersecurity AI framework to comprehensively protect critical infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity. These integrations provide a secure, isolated environment for critical infrastructure sectors
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Eskenzi PR, the dedicated global cybersecurity PR agency, are proud to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards. This year the organisers received the highest number of nominations since the awards started in 2020, with over 250 nominations. This year is the first time a shortlist has been announced ahead
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CybaVerse, an award-winning cyber security vendor, has announced the launch of CybaVerse AI for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The platform redefines how MSPs deliver security services to their clients, offering them the opportunity to streamline the management of security across their entire customer portfolio, diversify revenue streams, enhance their cyber offerings and improve their market
CybaVerse AI launched to redefine how MSPs deliver security Read More »
The 5th annual Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards are due to take place on February 26, 2025 at The BT Tower, London. The awards aim to celebrate exceptional women within the cybersecurity industry at all stages of their careers, from CISOs to students, all of whom have made the industry (and world) a safer,
CyberHive, a leading UK-headquartered global cyber security company with a regional head office in Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UAE-based technology Meerana. The strategic collaboration aims to drive technological excellence and ensure a more secure digital future for organisations worldwide. Facilitated under the sponsorship of Dubai Chambers, CyberHive and Meerana inked
The July 2024 CrowdStrike outage has triggered a major rethink of tech supply chains, as businesses around the world look to build IT resilience and minimise risk, research from Adaptavist, the digital transformation technology and solutions provider, today reveals. Six months on from the incident, which affected 8.5 million devices worldwide, the findings show a
Eskenzi PR is proud to announce that KnowBe4, Mimecast, Varonis, Bridewell, Certes, and Pentest-Tools have joined BT as sponsors for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025. The 5th annual event, held at the iconic BT Tower on the 26th February 2025, aims to celebrate trailblazers from across the cybersecurity industry who are doing
Acumen Cyber has announced a leadership restructure, which has seen Mark Robertson appointed as CEO, Anthony Quinn moving to Founder Director and Kevin Robertson transitioning to CTO. The restructure of its leadership team is designed to support the next phase of its long-term growth and innovation strategy. Mark Robertson will take on the position of
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As smart cities continue to redefine urban living through connected technologies, the importance of adopting robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. This critical issue will be under the spotlight at the Smart Building Summit at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East from 14-16 January, when experts will share key insights on how smart buildings and
As we head into 2025, cyber security experts from Barrier Networks, Acumen Cyber, Closed Door Security, i-confidential and Beyond Blue give their predictions as to what the greatest challenges and changes will be. These will include, ‘Bounce back loans’ and crypto exchange collaboration potentially becoming viable solutions to counter ransomware, ETL pipeline adoption / full
Biggest challenges facing cyber in 2025? Experts give their views Read More »
Obsidian Security has announced the successful completion of the Snowflake Ready Technology Validation, and achievement of the Snowflake Partner Network Financial Services Industry Competency. These milestones mark significant progress in Obsidian Security’s product integration and collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. Through this integration, Obsidian customers can strengthen the security of their critical
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The NCSC’s Annual Review has published today, which looks at cyber security developments and threat activity over the last year. In the foreword, it states that cyber now underpins every aspect of everyday life. It is central to our economy and society, offering huge potential for the Government’s number one mission for growth and prosperity.
i-confidential responds to NCSC Annual Review Read More »
The Five Eyes, an Anglosphere intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has issued a warning around the growing threat Zero Day vulnerabilities present to organisations, reinforcing the need for organisations to prioritise patch management. In response to the news, Juliette Hudson, CTO of CybaVerse, (pictured), gives her
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Beyond Blue, an award-winning consultancy that helps organisations tackle their most complex cyber security and resilience challenges, has announced it has raised over £10,000 for Tommy’s, a pregnancy charity which researches the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. The funds were raised following an activity campaign amongst the Beyond Blue team, where everyone ran,
Beyond Blue raises £10,000 for Tommy’s pregnancy and baby charity Read More »
It has been announced that tracking devices and panic alarms on prison vans have been disabled following a cyber attack on telematics and vehicle monitoring platform, Microlise. Since the disclosure of the breach last week, DHL and Nisa have announced impacts to their services, while this latest update reveals that Serco, one of the biggest
In this special blog Javier Arrospide, CEO of Advanced Systems International, which develops USB Lock RP Device Control, discusses the importance of robust device control, in addition to antivirus software, for the most effective cyber protection. Introduction: Layered security is essential In today’s evolving threat landscape, relying solely on antivirus is no longer enough. While
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CybaVerse, a rapidly advancing player in the cyber security space, has secured over £1.1 million in funding, fueling its bold vision for growth and innovation. Backed by FSE Group, Haatch, Founder & Lightning, and several angel investors, including FSE angels and the University of Sussex Business Angels group, this milestone highlights CybaVerse’s momentum as it
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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is transforming both the defensive and offensive sides of digital security and will be a major topic of discussion when cybersecurity experts convene at the Intersec 2025 Security Leaders’ Summit from 14-16 January 2025 to share insights into how the Middle East’s cybersecurity strategies are evolving in real-time, balancing
Acumen Cyber, an engineer-powered cyber security services provider, has announced its Security Operations Centre (SOC) has received accreditation from CREST, the internationally recognised body that supports and certifies the highest-quality organisations and individuals in the cyber security industry. The accreditation, which was received on 16th July, demonstrates that CREST has recognised Acumen’s ability to deliver the highest
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Nineteen Group, the organisers of International Cyber Expo, have revealed the results of a recent survey exploring the British public’s views on cyber warfare. The survey revealed that a significant majority, over 70% (72%) of UK respondents believe that cyber warfare is likely to be the next step in modern combat. The research was conducted
The ASIS UK Chapter is excited to announce a three-part webinar series, The Future of Security: Convergence of Physical and Cyber Domains, presented by Ian Hirst, Partner of Cyber Threat Services at Gemserv. With over 28 years of experience in security, Hirst will bring his wealth of expertise to this series, exploring the critical intersection
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The Zensory, the popular wellbeing and productivity platform dedicated to transforming work habits, today announces the return of the popular Cyber Wellbeing Corner at this year’s International Cyber Expo, in partnership with Nineteen Group. The Cyber Wellbeing Corner, a space dedicated to the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals, will return to the event, held at Olympia
International Cyber Expo is once again teaming up with CrisisCast, to deliver their renowned immersive demonstrator experience, alongside exhibitors at this year’s highly anticipated event. Held at Olympia London on September 24 and 25, 2024, the expo will showcase cutting-edge solutions and thought leadership in cybersecurity. CrisisCast, known for simulating crisis environments to address emerging
Following the news that TfL is experiencing a cyber incident, William Wright, CEO of Closed Door Security, gives his response. “Given how little information has been released about this incident, it’s impossible to know what is happening at TfL. Fortunately, services don’t seem to have been impacted and, so far, all evidence suggests customer data hasn’t
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This piece by Kevin McGachy, Head of AI Solutions at Sabio Group, explores how AI will revolutionise the customer experience and how business owners can leverage the technology, via its e-book entitled ‘Revolutionising the Customer Experience’, which identifies key barriers organisations face when implementing AI across the customer journey. As we all know, AI will
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Advanced Systems International has announced a new update for its USB Lock RP USB control software, making it even more secure and more intuitive than before, all available to be personalised and certified to the licensing organisation. The features are as follows: Autonomous device control: The licensed organization has independent full control. The solution does
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Acumen Cyber and i-confidential respond to recent report that the ICO has placed a provisional fine of £6 million on Advanced Computer Software for a cyber attack that disrupted the NHS in 2022. Brian Boyd, head of technical delivery at i-confidential, said: “This is a huge fine that highlights the importance the ICO is placing
It has been announced that CrowdStrike has blamed a test software bug for Friday’s outage which has caused chaos across the world, with the organisation’s CEO now also being called to US Congress. Following the news, David Ferbrache OBE, Managing Director at Beyond Blue gives his views on what we can learn from the incident.
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According to the ISRM, the global outage that impacted Microsoft systems around the world on July 20 cannot be considered as an error, simple failure or an outlier event. It was in fact an absolutely inevitable consequence of the increasingly complex interactions and inter-dependencies that characterise the global networks on which we are dependent, and
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Via the recent King’s speech, the government has announced a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was unveiled, which is planned to boost the security of the NHS and UK essential services after the health service suffered various cyber attacks in which more than 400GB of sensitive patient data was leaked. In response to the
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OX Security, the pioneer in Active Application Security Posture Management (Active ASPM),has issued the OSC&R community’s inaugural software supply chain threat report, “OSC&R in the Wild: A New Look at the Most Common Software Supply Chain Exposures.” Based on a nine-month analysis of over 100 million alerts, tens of thousands of code repositories, and 140,000
In this exclusive Q&A, we hear from Xtract One Technologies‘ CEO Peter Evans, all about the growing use of AI generative technology within physical security systems, particularly in the development of its own weapons screening solution, SmartGateway. What are the main drivers for this uptick in importance of comprehensive safety protocols? PE: “Post-COVID, there has
A new report from Honeywell GARD (Global Analysis, Research, and Defense) has found that USB devices “continue to pose a major threat” to industrial control systems and critical infrastructures, and comments that protecting critical infrastructure from a cyberattack has never been more important. The 2024 USB Threat Report provides a detailed analysis of USB-borne malware
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In this special opinion piece, David Critchley, Regional Director for UK&I at Armis discusses how the recent NHS cyberattacks demonstrate how essential operations can become life threatening. On June 4th 2024, Synnovis, a prominent pathology lab servicing some of London’s largest hospitals and general practitioner surgeries, fell victim to a crippling ransomware attack. The incident
It has been reported that the Russian ransomware gang Qilin is demanding $50 million (£39.5m) to end a ransomware attack against Synnovis, a lab services provider to the NHS. Since this happened it has also been revealved by NHS England that the recent ransomware attack on Synnovis has postponed 1,134 elective procedures and 2,194 outpatient appointments
Qilin demands $50 million from Synnovis and leaks patient data Read More »
Last month more than 6000 visitors descended on Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) Manchester for a jam-packed two-day event, featuring world renowned speakers and market leading technology companies – collocated with UC Expo (UCX), the leading unified communications event, plus the UK’s first ever Code100 coding competition. DTX + UCX Manchester is the biggest enterprise IT
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The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2024 has kicked off today and has unveiled the exciting activities and events taking place on the expo floor for the two days of the conference. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup of tech talks, innovation presentations, networking opportunities, and more, all designed to enhance their experience and
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As the UK’s leading Identity and Access Management solution, My1Login says it is well placed to equip enterprises to safeguard their employee credentials against phishing. In this special blog, CEO Mike Newman, offers his top ten must-have features to keep identities and data safe. Passwords are undoubtedly the number one target for the maliciously minded. Criminals understand
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Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks, talks about the growing threat and “lucrative attack vendor”, of ransomware and ransomware-as-a-service and advises how companies should best protect themselves or limit the damage caused by ransomware attacks in five straightforward steps. In a recent report from Chainalysis, it was revealed that ransomware earnings have surged
Barrier Networks Euan Carswell on responding to ransomware: The most 5 important steps Read More »
The BSIA has updated its manufacturers’ code of practice that recommends on the design, testing and manufacture of safety and security products with a cyber exposure, whilst aligning with major new UK legislation. Manufacturers of safety and security systems Cybersecurity code of practice, is based on international industry best practice regarding cybersecurity and refers to
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KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egress, a leader in adaptive and integrated cloud email security. Egress’ Intelligent Email Security suite provides a set of scaled, AI-enabled security tools with adaptive learning capabilities to help prevent, protect and defend
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Coro has announced it has secured $100 million in Series D funding led by One Peak, with participation from existing investors Energy Impact Partners and Balderton Capital. This funding round brings the total funds raised to $255 million in the last 24 months. According to Coro, they provide an all-in-one cybersecurity solution, offering an enterprise-grade
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Cybereason has announced its new SIEM Detection and Response (SDR) solution with Observe, which addresses issues with outdated SIEM architectures. In addition, Cybereason and Observe believe that their new SDR solution enhances SOC effectiveness through the automated ingestion and enrichment of data across an organisation’s digital footprint. According to Cybereason, the SDR has legacy SIEM
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Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX), the North’s biggest enterprise IT and technology event, will open its doors May 22- 23, 2024, for what is set to be one of the most exciting technology exhibitions of the year, organisers claim. As the founding event of Manchester Tech Week, DTX will be co-located alongside Unified Communications EXPO
Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis explores the rising cyber threats to UK organisations and the need to improve attack surface management before it’s too late, and asks how companies can ride the storm of employee risks, expanding attack surfaces and limited visibility. Much like Shakespeare’s final play, which begins with the spectacle of a storm-tossed
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Keeper Security have announced improvements to its Admin Console User Interface (UI) and a new onboarding experience. According to Keeper, the latest updates improve the functionality and aesthetics of Keeper’s Admin Console, providing administrators with powerful, easy-to-use tools to efficiently manage and safeguard their organisations. “These updates represent a significant advancement in providing administrators with
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Genetec is an innovative technology company with a broad solutions portfolio that encompasses security, intelligence, and operations. The company offers innovative, connected solutions that go beyond security to provide operational insights that allow users to improve their business and environment, it says. In this exclusive interview, on Genetec’s appearance at ASIS Europe 2024, we speak
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With less than a month to go before UK Cyber Week Expo and Conference, organisers are urging cyber experts, IT leaders and front-line business executives along to the event which promises to “deliver actionable insight for all levels of cyber knowledge”, so attendees can “leave better informed, action-empowered and industry-revitalised”. At the show, which takes
Salt Security have released new threat research from Salt Labs highlighting critical security flaws within ChatGPT plugins, presenting a new risk for enterprises. Plugins provide AI chatbots like ChatGPT access and permissions to perform tasks on behalf of users within third party websites. For example, committing code to GitHub repositories or retrieving data from an
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INTERPOL and UNICRI have released an updated version of the ‘Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement’, a practical guide for law enforcement agencies on developing and deploying artificial intelligence responsibly, while respecting human rights and ethics principles. The AI Toolkit is comprised of seven distinct resources, underpinned by a comprehensive user guide, providing guidance
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Centripetal have announced that it has been selected as the Official Cyber Network Security Partner for the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. Under the multi-year partnership, Centripetal will protect the Boston Red Sox by deploying its CleanINTERNET solution at Fenway Park and their training facilities. Bad actors are increasingly looking to the sports industry
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The 20 winners of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards, organised by Eskenzi PR, have been announced at a ceremony held at the prestigious BT Tower in London on the 27 February 2024. The awards celebrated the achievements of women working in cybersecurity around the globe – whether recognising personal achievements, efforts to close
According to latest research from MarketsandMarkets, the security solutions market has experienced a substantial impact on the industry, driven by the ever-growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity and physical security. As organisations worldwide face an increasing number of sophisticated cyber threats, the demand for robust digital security solutions has surged. This has led to the development and
Salt Security have announced that the Salt Security API Protection Platform is now available for purchase in the CrowdStrike Marketplace, a one-stop destination for the ecosystem of CrowdStrike compatible security products. Salt Security integrates with the industry-leading CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform to provide customers with best-of-breed API runtime monitoring and AI-driven insights for a 360-degree