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The latest collection of expert opinions, news analysis and featured contributions from the IT security community

1 in 5 CIOs Believe Cyber Security Ops Are Not An Immediate Priority

In April 2023, Acora conducted a survey that revealed insights into the changing responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their main focuses in mid-market companies in the UK. The research included 126 decision-makers from UK-based financial services companies and aimed to identify the difficulties and modifications that resulted from the transition to a hybrid work model after the pandemic. The evolving role of CIOs The survey findings revealed that 65% of IT leaders believe...

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66% of Organisations in UK Set to Ban ChatGPT and Generative AI Apps on Work Devices

This week, BlackBerry Limited released new research revealing that 66% of organisations in the UK are currently implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT and other Generative AI applications within the workplace. 69% of those deploying or considering bans said the measures are intended as long term or permanent, with risks to data security, privacy, and corporate reputation driving decisions to take action. 78% also voiced concerns that unsecured apps pose a cybersecurity threat to their...

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Data Breach Cyber attack code

Confidence in the UK's electoral authority has been cast into doubt following the revelation of a malicious cyber-attack that infiltrated the records of 40 million voters, remaining undetected for a year. Shockingly, this breach was not disclosed to the public until a full 10 months later. Although the attack was detected in October of the subsequent year, and promptly reported to both the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the National Crime Agency within a 72-hour...

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Evolution of Enterprise IT and AI: DTX + UCX Europe 2023 prepares teams for new realm

As 2023's advancements in technology pose more questions than answers, the industry's most insightful minds come together at Digital Transformation EXPO Europe (DTX) - the home of digital transformation - and UC EXPO (UCX) - the home of customer and workplace tech. Taking place on 4-5 October 2023 at ExCel London, DTX + UCX Europe comes at a time when IT teams and business leaders are starting to realise the impact from emerging technologies which...

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Data Protection and Digital Information Bill – what are the changes?

Everyday I’m immersed in the challenges faced by organisations and individuals navigating the complex world of Data Protection. Recently, this has been compounded by the developments surrounding the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, after the government released a keeling schedule for the bill.  Complications and Considerations Upon reviewing the keeling schedule of the reform bill, I must admit, my initial impression was one of disappointment. The changes proposed by the UK government seem to...

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techUK and Axiologik join forces to present the UK Tech Plan at major political party conferences

Leading technology trade association, techUK, is set to take centre stage at major political party conferences in September and October, where they will discuss the UK Tech Plan. With invaluable support from digital delivery consultancy Axiologik – who recently co-hosted a roundtable event to gain feedback on the report – techUK will explore a visionary blueprint for the next government to leverage technology and drive positive changes across various sectors in the country. With the...

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Nearly half of CISOs (48%) say that the skills shortage in their teams or organisations is the biggest people-related challenge their business is facing this year, closely followed by a lack of applicants for vacancies (36%). That’s according to new research from cyber security solutions provider BSS that explores How CISOs can succeed in a challenging landscape.  The research, which surveyed 150 information security decision makers, further revealed that the most challenging areas to recruit and...

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CyberSmart makes waves in SME cybersecurity market

Over the past couple of years, the cost of living in the UK has increased significantly. The annual rate of inflation reached 11.1% in October 2022, which was the highest we've experienced for 41 years. Consequently, small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have found themselves struggling to stay above water, as the cost of sustaining their operations continuously increases. In fact, a recent study has shown that over 1 in five UK SMEs (21%) are...

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Keeper empowers cybersecurity advocates with new Influencer Programme

Keeper Security has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Keeper Influencer Program. This unique initiative aims to collaborate with content creators from all social media platforms who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to share their experiences using Keeper's industry-leading password manager. The Keeper Influencer Program is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who have personally experienced the benefits of Keeper's password manager and are keen to spread the word to help protect consumers against the...

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AppSec Testing

In today's ever-evolving landscape, organisations recognise that software risk directly impacts their business. To effectively handle this risk, the focus is on creating scalable and efficient application security programmes. With the threat landscape becoming more challenging, the demand for streamlined testing, triage, and risk management is rising to match the rapidly expanding software footprint. This is why Synopsys has launched Software Risk Manager, a comprehensive, powerful, on-premises application security posture management (ASPM) solution that empowers...

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