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"Agility" has been quite a buzzword recently. You will likely find it on most companies' 5-year plan slide decks. Yet, there is one area where the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently makes a lot of sense -cryptography. In an age where the methods employed by cyber attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and the specter of quantum computing looms, the importance of encryption cannot be overstated. This has led to the rise of a concept...

Halloween season is here, which means carving pumpkins, trick or treating, planning costumes, sneaking the kids’ candy and scary movies, of course. However, one of the scariest threats facing individuals and businesses alike this spooky season is phishing scams. Much like children in costumes coming to the door to ask for candy on Halloween, cybercriminals disguise themselves to trick people into providing information such as usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers and more. Keeper Security...

Eskenzi PR has today announced the winners of the eighth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place last night at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK’s cybersecurity professionals, teachers, lecturers, leaders and those working to make the industry not only more secure, but also more diverse and healthier for employees. Key sponsors included KnowBe4, Cyber Security Navigator, Pulse Conferences, Bora and the Zensory.   “These awards are so different...

Let's talk about presenteeism. Simply put, presenteeism is when an employee is constantly showing up at work, despite being unwell. In today's hybrid world, this could mean either physically showing up at the office or logging on at home. As well as accounting for showing up when you're physically or mentally unwell, symptoms also include not taking holidays, being 'contactable' outside of work hours, and so much more. In the long run, presenteeism isn't good...

The triumphant return of Nineteen Group’s International Cyber Expo, firmly solidifies its position as a must-attend fixture in the cybersecurity industry's annual calendar. With resounding support from esteemed government organisations, distinguished experts, and leading industry vendors, this event stands as an indispensable show for professionals and enthusiasts alike.  6,475 visitors, from over 80 countries, descended on Olympia London for the acclaimed annual cybersecurity event, seeing an impressive 35% growth in its second year. With 159...

Over half (53%) of businesses suffered at least one cyber attack over the last 12 months – a five-point increase on the previous year (48%) according to new data from the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report www.hiscoxgroup.com/cyber-readiness  – based on the views of over 5,000 organisations of all sizes across eight countries – found that cyber attacks have increased for the fourth consecutive year. Attacks on small businesses with less...

According to a 2023 report by Cynet, 94% of surveyed CISOs are grappling with work-induced stress, with 65% admitting to its impact on their organizational defense capabilities. Moreover, approximately 8 in 10 employees note that work-linked stress adversely affects their physical and mental health. Stress impacts cybersecurity on two fronts. Cyber professionals are contending with ongoing threats and enduring taxing hours, which lead to errors and compromised judgments. Simultaneously, strained employees exhibit reduced threat awareness,...

Baroness Martha Lane Fox has launched a rallying cry for the tech world to invest in diversity as organisations have “no excuses” not to improve representation in the sector. Speaking from the main stage at DTX + UCX 2023, the Lastminute.com founder headlined a show lineup including ITV journalist Sameena Ali Khan, Meta Group Director Sophie Neary and ‘People Hacker’ Jenny Radcliffe - and issued a challenge to other firms to “do the work” on...

Against a challenging economic backdrop and well publicised cyber-attacks, concerns about cyber threats amongst UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have risen significantly in the last year as they consider the impact on brand, reputation, and revenue. According to new research, nearly four in ten (38%) are more worried about cyber security threats than a year ago, with over a quarter of businesses admitting to some form of security breach. Research commissioned by Sharp...

ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, today launches new research looking at the state of cybersecurity. The research finds that of the cybersecurity professionals who said they were experiencing an increase or decrease in cybersecurity attacks as compared to a year ago, over half (52%) say they are experiencing more cyberattacks.     Though businesses recognise the increased threat, less than one in ten (8%) of...