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2024 has been a defining year for cybersecurity. The Change Healthcare breach exposed 100+ million sensitive records, while the Crowdstrike incident affected 8.5 million systems and cost Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion. Ransomware incidents, like the Ticketmaster breach, have also increased, while the Transport for London and NHS hacks revealed critical vulnerabilities in governmental organisations. Cyberattacks reached unprecedented levels of sophistication – leaving even industry giants like Microsoft under constant scrutiny. As 2025 approaches, the stakes have...

It’s interesting to note that many people will happily unlock their phone by just looking at it and have no problem tapping their bank card against a store’s point of sale terminal, but if the term password security is presented to them, they have a blank expression, or worse, shrink away. Why are some technologies so readily accepted while others seem to be a tough sell? Securing Our Data and Environments In this AI-enhanced era,...

2024 is coming to a close, and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the year we’ve had in cybersecurity. It hasn’t been the easiest ride - just earlier this year, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology reported that a staggering half of businesses had experienced some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the last 12 months. And according to ISACA’s State of Cyber research, 41% of European cybersecurity professionals...

Data security has become critical to success in today's complex, data-driven business environments. Companies must continually assess and strengthen their data security posture to maintain trust, stay compliant, and avoid expensive (and embarrassing) breaches.   However, evaluating and improving this posture requires understanding where the organisation's data security stands, what needs immediate attention, and how to sustain ongoing improvements.   Assess Your Current Data Security Posture Before making improvements, you need to have a comprehensive...

In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.  As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Understanding these threats is crucial for nations looking to protect their citizens, economies, and overall stability.  This article will examine some of the most pressing threats to global national security today, with a particular emphasis on emerging digital and environmental concerns. 1. Cybersecurity Threats and...

Email security relies on timely, accurate information. Security solutions need information to detect and prevent threats, organizations need information to inform their security strategies, and users need information to identify, avoid, and report potential risks. As such, research efforts like the VIPRE Q3 Email Threat Trends Report are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to protect themselves from email threat actors. So, let’s cover some of the key takeaways from the report so you can incorporate...

October is widely regarded as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While awareness is crucial in our increasingly perilous cyber landscape – where threats to both organisations and individuals are growing in scale and sophistication – action is now paramount. Recent research indicates that 95% of IT leaders believe cyber attacks are more advanced than ever, largely due to the accessibility of AI technologies. Alarmingly, these threats will only continue to evolve.   Awareness serves as a starting...

As SaaS (Software as a Service) companies grow, maintaining efficiency across revenue-generating teams can become a challenge. Enter Revenue Operations (RevOps)—a strategic approach that aligns sales, marketing, and customer success teams to streamline processes, improve data transparency, and drive growth. A RevOps consultant can bring significant value to your SaaS business by implementing best practices and technologies that optimise these areas, ensuring all teams work cohesively to achieve shared goals. Cross-Team Alignment One of the...

Success in government contracting demands more than technical expertise. It requires a nuanced understanding of complex regulations, a strategic approach to relationship-building, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Margarita Howard, the sole owner and CEO/president of HX5, a Fort Walton Beach, Florida-based company, has mastered these elements, leading her firm to secure a number of large government contracts. Margarita Howard has led HX5's growth into 34 states, operating at 90 government locations and employing over...

An insider threat can feel a bit like the plot twist in a spy thriller. You know, the moment when the protagonist realises the enemy is not just at the gates but has been inside the house the whole time. Suddenly, all those polite conversations by the water cooler take on a sinister meaning. So, what do you do when your very own corporate narrative takes a turn for the dramatic?   Identifying the Mole...