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According to new research entitled Cyber Security in Critical National Infrastructure: 2025, from Bridewell, a leading UK-based cyber security services provider, one-third of UK CNI organisations targeted by ransomware admitted to paying the ransom - a practice which has been hotly debated in recent times. Furthermore, a staggering 95% of UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations experienced a data breach in the past year. The report also revealed that over half (54%) reported financial losses...

Cybersecurity has a wellbeing problem. One that we, at The IT Security Guru, won't stop shouting about. We've all seen the stats: burnout runs rife throughout cybersecurity, there's a retention issue, and a sizable skills gap.  This, on top of the fact that threats are becoming more frequent in volume and more complex in make-up, creates the perfect storm for poor mental health outcomes among professionals to arise. A distracted or overwhelmed mind is more...

There are few places more challenging than the frontlines of war. Danger lurks at every corner while enemy fire is a persistent threat. It’s a hostile and stress-induced environment that demands unwavering focus, and where a single error can have disastrous consequences. Fortunately, the frontlines of war are a place most people won’t encounter today. But the environment isn’t too contrasting to working on the frontlines of cyber defence. Cybersecurity professionals operate in one of...

Check Point® Software has announced the winners of its UK Partner Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which took place at One Moorgate Place on March 6th, 2025, celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing partner community across the UK. The 2025 Check Point UK Partner Awards recognised the continued dedication of trusted UK partners over the past year and their commitment to helping organisations become more secure. A gala dinner was...

KnowBe4, cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, 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 with both the highest confidence levels and the highest scam victimization rate,...

WatchGuard® Technologies, a provider of unified cybersecurity, has announced the launch of FireCloud Internet Access, the first in what it's describing as "a new family of hybrid secure access service edge (SASE) products". The company said that FireCloud "uniquely meets the needs of hybrid organisations and WatchGuard’s partners by delivering consistency across Fireboxes and FireCloud with nearly identical configurations and no learning curve." Managing real-world cybersecurity means managing hybrid networks that combine traditional on-premises and...

Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words. In 2025, the awards were sponsored by BT, KnowBe4, Mimecast, Varonis, Bridewell, Certes, Pentest Tools and...

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 carries the powerful theme: ‘Accelerate Action.’ This theme calls on individuals, communities, and organisations to take decisive steps toward achieving gender equality. Despite ongoing efforts, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, more than five generations, to reach full gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum. Such a timeline is unacceptable. Now, more than ever, we must accelerate action to break down systemic barriers and...

The 20 winners of the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the iconic BT Tower in London on the 26th February 2025. The awards celebrated the achievements of women working in cybersecurity around the globe - whether recognising personal achievements, efforts to close the gender divide in the industry or those mentoring the next generation of women in cyber. The award ceremony was organised by Eskenzi PR and sponsored by KnowBe4, BT,...

The popularity of Bluetooth devices has surged over the years thanks to their convenience and wireless connectivity. The Bluetooth protocol allows and streamlines the setup and discovery of services between a wide range of devices. Bluetooth technology allows users to connect wirelessly to headphones, speakers, smartwatches, keyboards, mice, TVs, cameras, and many other appliances.  Despite the many perks and uses of Bluetooth devices, security issues have been a major concern among users. Forget about blue...