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By Peter Lenk, Tech Lead at Goldilock Critical national infrastructure (CNI) faces a mounting threat landscape, necessitating a fundamental overhaul of security strategies. Consider last summer's attack on London hospitals, where just one cyber incident resulted in the postponement of 1,255 planned operations and 3,396 appointments. Incidents like this are unfortunately no longer exceptional. Following the attack, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned that the “scale, pace, and complexity” of threats to CNI is...

This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as make the cybersecurity industry a healthier, more diverse to work. The sponsors included KnowBe4, Check Point Software, ThinkCyber, The Zensory, Hornetsecurity and Pulse Conferences. The IT Security Guru spoke to this year’s Security Leader winner – Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland, WiCyS UKI...

As email threats such as fraud and impersonation attacks continue to rise, the need for robust email authentication practices has never been more critical. In response, Hornetsecurity has announced the launch of its DMARC Manager, an advanced tool that addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. DMARC Manager is designed to empower administrators and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) by providing an...

By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities for rapid growth and increased efficiency are obvious. But this online interconnectivity and reliance on adopting the latest tech has a downside - an increased exposure to cyber risks. QBE's latest research highlights the increasing...

As technology has become an integral part of the learning environment, empowering robust cybersecurity practices in primary and secondary education is now essential. In response to this urgent need, Keeper Security – with support from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), KnowBe4 and Williams Racing Formula 1 team – has announced the launch of Flex Your Cyber, an international educational public service initiative providing resources and videos starring F1 driver Alex Albon.    With cybercriminals launching...

Meta1st has launched a new platform dedicated to fortifying the human layer of cybersecurity through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company said its AI tools offer an innovative and timely solution to address a critical gap: the need to outpace the threat actors using AI technologies to exploit human vulnerabilities. The enterprise SaaS platform harnesses AI to address the Human Layer, often touted as one of the most critical vulnerabilities in the world...

Keeper Security, a provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, has introduced several significant updates to its award-winning KeeperFill browser extension. The patented KeeperFill technology uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to instantly enable users to automatically and securely fill in usernames, passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes and more on the websites they visit, on any major browser.   This latest update to the Keeper browser extension allows users...

Only 35% of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half 45% report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology.   In response to new questions asked by the annual study, sponsored by Adobe—which showcases...

As Cybersecurity Action Month enters its fourth week, Keeper Security has emphasised the importance of keeping software up to date to protect against emerging threats. The provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, urges consumers and businesses alike to adopt regular software updates as a critical step in strengthening their online security.    Throughout Cybersecurity Action Month, Keeper has provided actionable tips to help both individuals...

Eskenzi PR today announced the winners of the ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place last night at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK cybersecurity industry’s exceptional professionals, teachers, leaders, educators, and those working to create a healthier and more diverse industry. Key sponsors included KnowBe4, Check Point Software, ThinkCyber, The Zensory, Hornetsecurity and Pulse Conferences. The event was also supported by Security on Screen, Computer Weekly and...