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A new survey examining public sentiment towards global IT and software providers in the aftermath of the July 2024 CrowdStrike IT outages reveals over three-quarters of people in the UK now worry about the heavy reliance of global organisations on IT systems and software providers.  The research was conducted by OnePoll, on behalf of International Cyber Expo organisers, Nineteen Group amongst 2,000 nationally representative UK respondents (aged 16+). On 19th July 2024, cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. today introduced its cutting-edge Portal tailored for managed security service providers (MSSPs) and distributors. This innovative platform streamlines service delivery and simplifies the business experience with Check Point. As highlighted by Canalys, the global MSSP market is expected to expand at an annual rate of 14.2%, fueled by rising cyber threats and the growing demand for specialized security services. Despite this growth, MSSPs and channel partners face numerous challenges, including...

Our increasing reliance on web apps in both business and our personal lives has opened up the doors to uninvited guests. According to recent research from Verizon, web applications are now the main points of entry for ransomware and other extortion-based attacks, indicating that cybercriminals see our dependance on web apps as a weakness that can be exploited. To combat this trend, the cybersecurity community has been working hard to enhance and develop advanced solutions...

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...

Cybereason has launched its revolutionary SDR Data Ramp Programme with Observe. This innovative initiative allows new customers of Cybereason's Next Gen SIEM Detection & Response (SDR) product to send up to 1TB of log data per day free for the first 90 days, enabling in-depth analysis and extraction of MalOps (malicious operations) from their security data. The programme leverages Cybereason’s core technology, including the powerful MalOp™ Detection Engine algorithms, to provide comprehensive visibility and detection...

Databarracks’ Data Health Check – an annual survey of 500 UK IT decision makers – found that while more organisations than ever have cyber insurance, the number of claims is down. 66% of those surveyed report having insurance specifically for cyber in 2024, rising from 51% over the past two years. But as more organisations take out policies, just 36% made a claim this year, falling from 58% in 2022. These findings are likely linked...

According to research from Absolute Security, over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats. The findings were uncovered in the  Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024, which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. According to the NCSC, AI will ‘almost certainly’ make cyber attacks...

This week, SASE pros, Cato Networks have published the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, which provides insights into the threat landscape across several key areas: hacking communities and the dark web, enterprise security and network security. The report found that threat actors are selling data and source code from major brands on the dark web. The insights are collected from Cato CTRL’s analysis of 1.38 trillion network flows across more than 2,500 customers globally between...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly those subject to regulatory obligations. Now is an opportune time for businesses of all sizes to reassess and update their encryption strategies, ensuring they stay ahead in cybersecurity by adopting the latest automated cryptography management...

In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, traditional security measures alone are not enough. A cyber vault offers a secure, isolated environment designed to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access and evolving threats. By integrating immutability, air-gapping, and seamless recovery processes, it provides an extra layer of defense that traditional methods lack. As cyber threats continue to evolve, understanding and implementing a cyber vault becomes crucial. This blog explores the...