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Nine in ten small businesses and start-ups are vulnerable to cyber attacks, loss of customer and business data and other IT risk which could result in the entire loss of business, according to research published by global job board CareersinAudit.com.  The research which was carried out amongst 304 IT and financial auditors during May-June 2016 revealed that data leakage (loss of customer/business data, data access and harm to data) topped the list of greatest IT...

During its annual research project, that investigates user behaviour on the Internet, Kaspersky Lab and B2B International have discovered the average value of files stored on user devices exceed more than twice the average ransom demanded by cybercriminals for decrypting data after infecting it with crypto-ransomware. These figures explain why so many people are willing to pay extortionists, and once again, demonstrate the need for preventive protection measures against online threats.  Malicious programs designed to...

 The UK is facing a digital skills shortage of significant proportions, according to recent research from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee. If not addressed, organisations that lack the necessary digital skills could run the risk of increased security threats and failed cloud migrations, warns The Bunker.  The Commons Science and Technology Committee found that by 2017, the UK will require 745,000 more workers with digital skills. Organisations, however, are already feeling the...

Despite the immediate success of Pokemon Go, its staggered release across countries has led to many UK-based players putting their personal data at risk by downloading fake or malware-laden versions of the app. This situation is a high-profile example of how businesses and app providers need to take app security into their own hands, rather than relying on the behaviour of their users. This is according to app security specialists Promon. The release of Pokémon...

According to new research from Visa, consumers across Europe are interested in using biometrics when making a payment – especially when integrated with other security measures. Nearly three-quarters (73%) see two-factor authentication, where a biometric is used in conjunction with a payment device, as a secure way to confirm an account holder. Two-factor authentication includes something you have, such as a card or a mobile device; something you are, such as a biometric; or something...

BT and (ISC)²® (“ISC-squared”) today announced an agreement to offer training for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) certifications within the BT Security Academy. The agreement gives BT’s security employees , new recruits and key suppliers the opportunity to pursue (ISC)2’s acclaimed professional certifications. The agreement is part of BT’s strategy to meet a growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals for the company and its customers. (ISC)2...

Research from Sungard Availability Services® (Sungard AS), a leading provider of information availability through managed IT, cloud and recovery services, has revealed that IT decision makers in the UK are struggling to keep up with the increased digital demands placed upon them by employees and business leaders. Digital technologies are a game-changer for businesses and a powerful tool for growth. This has caused a huge drive to adopt new and emerging technologies, from cloud based...

Card fraud rates are on the rise in many parts of the world despite the widespread adoption of fraud analytics solutions by financial institutions and retailers, along with EMV in most countries, according to a new global from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and Aite Group. The report Global Consumers: Losing Confidence in the Battle Against Fraud (insert hyperlink) surveyed over 6,000 consumers across 20 countries. It reveals nearly thirty percent of global consumers have experienced...

Delphix, the market leader in data virtualisation software, has revealed that confusion reigns among UK businesses around data protection requirements. From June 2018, any business that offers goods and services to the EU or monitors the behaviour of EU citizens will be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). However, 21 per cent of UK business have no understanding of the impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being introduced. A further 42 per cent...

IT leaders believe that leadership (93%), understanding business objectives (95%) and project management (92%) skills are the most valued, according to research from the global leader in professional IT resourcing, Experis. Supporting this trend, 62% expect to see an increase in people from non-tech backgrounds entering IT departments over the next two years. As priorities change, the need for individuals with wider skill sets is complicating the existing IT skills shortage. For the report, Tomorrows...