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Our industry is one that is, at times, inherently pessimistic in its nature, because it has to be. We are professionals who dedicate ourselves to protecting against the worst case scenario, exploring how bad things could be and explaining the depths of the abyss so as to justify not diving in to it. This constant focus on things going wrong however can lead to a subconsciously negative outlook resulting in conscious connotations that serve no...

The fourth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards  winners were revealed last night in a fun and inspiring celebration at St Bart’s Brewery in London. The awards celebrate the people, not products, of the cyber security industry. From the best ethical hackers and cybersecurity’s rising stars to the best security awareness campaign and the coveted Godparent of security, the categories recognised individuals and teams working hard to protect Britain from cybercrime and raise awareness of security issues.     The free event was...

Thalia Landman, Gurucul You might be on your travels, but malicious hackers and cybercriminals are not. They’re always looking to take advantage and often target travellers lacking in cyber-awareness. Through strategic hacking and careful planning, they can easily access a traveller’s personal devices and steal sensitive information like credit card numbers and private data. So how do you mitigate your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, fraud, and/or cybercrime on vacation? You can start...

Councils report being hit by more than 263 million cyber-attacks in the first half of 2019, averaging 800 attacks per hour Average successful cyber-attack on a council results in costs of £430,000 Just 13% of councils hold a standalone cyber insurance policy meaning that the vast majority of UK authorities are underprepared for the financial deficit caused by a cyber-attack, which could set them back millions of pounds Councils across the UK are facing unprecedented...

By Akber Datoo, Founder and Managing Director, D2 Legal Technology Damaged reputation. Financial loss. Punitive capital adequacy provision. Silent cyber is one of the biggest issues facing the insurance industry. Yet despite the Prudential Regulatory Authority’s (PRA) demands for robust action plans, few firms have put in place the document digitisation required to truly understand the level of risk. Further, it is somewhat ironic that an industry that is predicated on pricing risk, is failing to...

By Erhan T, finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards As an ambassador for the Cyber Security Challenge UK, I often volunteer my time to be present at career fairs to support and answer questions from the next generation of possible cyber security professionals. The first question I am often asked is “how do I get into Cyber Security?” I talk through the variety of ways from apprenticeships to formal education (university), to even...

By Matthew Olney, content manager at XQ Cyber, and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards With the new Joker movie hitting cinemas what better time to take a look at some of the most infamous incidents of hackers causing trouble just for the sake of it? Not all cyberattacks are financially motivated but can still inflict monetary losses or tarnish an organisation hard won reputation. Not all hackers are criminal masterminds out to...

By David Cook, Senior Associate - Privacy and Cyber Security Compliance and Litigation at Eversheds Sutherland, and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. It seems like barely a week goes by without a high-profile data breach being reported on the front pages of our newspapers. Hacking and cyberattacks appear to be becoming more commonplace and involving an ever-increasing range of wrongdoers: from vandals to nation states and terrorist groups. The risk around cyberattacks...

Dr Jessica Barker is Co-CEO Cygenta and her team is a finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2019 When my husband, FC, and I started Cygenta {link: https://www.cygenta.co.uk}, we had some decisions to make. Did we want a lifestyle business or one with commercial ambitions? Were we interested in VC funding that would enable us to grow – and hire - really quickly or did we want to expand slow and steady? We’re...

Survival in a domain that is poorly understood and moves at breakneck speed demands a capacity to learn as much as possible from others who share your challenges. People in cybersecurity, who perhaps understand this better than most, have helped me appreciate the value of their community to their survival from the outset of my time in this field.  One of my first tasks, back in 2003, was to pull together a local evening in...