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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially added HQC (Hamming Quasi-Cyclic), co-invented by SandboxAQ, to its suite of post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) standards, the company announced today. HQC becomes the fifth algorithm selected by NIST in its ongoing effort to develop quantum-resistant encryption standards. Of the five, three will serve digital signature purposes, while HQC and ML-KEM will be used to secure the confidentiality of communications — protecting everything from Internet traffic and...

Data Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, today announced the launch of vSOC Assure. The platform has been developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments and it goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation and reduction. “Cyber risk poses the greatest threat to the solvency of organisations today, but understanding how incidents could impact...

KnowBe4, Security Awareness Training leader, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organisations at the start of 2025. Based on data generated by KnowBe4 Defend, this edition highlights the growing threat of ransomware and explores how cybercriminals are using sophisticated tactics to bypass native security and secure email gateways (SEGs). It also examines how AI is being leveraged to create polymorphic phishing...

More than 15 women have graduated from cyberUPLIFT, a new cybersecurity training programme from TECwomen, a community-interest company committed to supporting, training, and building a network for women who work or aspire to work in the Technology, Engineering, and Creative Digital industries. The programme, which builds on the success of TECwomen’s digitalUPLIFT initiative, was developed to tackle two urgent and interconnected challenges: the rising level of online threats disproportionately affecting women and the critical underrepresentation...

KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a new report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global Education Sector is Unprepared for Escalating Cyber Attacks”. The education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in 2024, according to several reports, including one from Check Point Research. The sector has also seen a stark increase in cyberattacks. Key findings from the report include: ●      Both primary and higher education institutions heavily...

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced that it has been awarded first place in this year’s teissAwards Cybersecurity Company of the Year category for enterprise organisations. The teissAwards celebrate excellence in cyber and information security, recognising the outstanding contributions of vendors and technologies over the past year. Winning first place in the Cybersecurity Company of the Year category underscores KnowBe4’s commitment to innovation, product development, and addressing the human element...

SandboxAQ has joined the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) as a founding member of its newly launched AI Hub, a global initiative designed to provide AI-driven solutions and expertise to more than 100 UN entities and international organisations. The UNICC, the UN system’s leading strategic partner for digital solutions and cybersecurity, has launched the AI Hub to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across its network. As part of its initial collaboration, SandboxAQ will...

Information security has never been more vital. Every year, cyber attacks become more sophisticated and harder to uncover. I have seen, in my IT security business, as businesses, big and little, have fallen victims to cyber attacks because they did not pay enough attention to securing their systems. Whether a new startup preparing to implement its security procedures or an enterprise full-blown trying to remain compliant with new legislation, the obstacles are the same. What...

Cybersecurity professionals from across Northern Ireland gathered at Titanic Belfast on February 13 for Check Point Software's second Cyber Leader Summit, a high-profile event aimed at strengthening Ireland’s digital defences. The summit brought together government officials, business leaders, and security experts to address pressing cyber threats, explore cutting-edge resilience strategies, and discuss the future of cybersecurity in the region. The event opened with remarks from Seamus McCorry, Country Manager for Ireland at Check Point Software,...

The shift towards online entertainment services in the US can be explained by the proliferation of mobile devices and improved internet access. It is estimated that more than 97% of the US population currently has online access, with 96% owning smartphones, resulting in the ability for consumers to access the top streaming, gaming, and social media platforms around the clock. While most online platforms incorporate robust security procedures, the desire to find the latest products,...