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Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
Data Protection

Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI

Women in cybersecurity, long trained to question and validate, are uniquely placed to lead the era of risky, fast‑moving AI tools.

By Heather Barnhart • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Infosecurity Europe introduces SANS masterclasses 2025
Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe introduces SANS masterclasses 2025

Infosecurity Europe has teamed up with SANS Institute to launch Masterclasses addressing cybersecurity skills gaps, scheduled for 3-5 June 2025 in London.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing
Ransomware

The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing

Cybersecurity has become critical for manufacturing, with ransomware attacks representing 71% of incidents. Proactive strategies are essential to mitigate risks.

By Lesley Carhart • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK
Payment Technologies

CompTIA becomes National Ambassador for NCRCG in the UK

CompTIA has become a National Ambassador for the NCRCG, boosting collaboration to enhance cyber resilience across the UK economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds

Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Cybersecurity

Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024

In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Network security in the cloud more important than ever
Software-as-a-Service

Network security in the cloud more important than ever

SANS Institute study reveals the growth and security risks of cloud adoption in response to COVID-19 and remote work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jul 2021
Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide

A SANS Institute survey reveals that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is maturing globally, with 49% of organisations having dedicated CTI teams.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Networks shrouded in lack of visibility - SANS Institute report
Risk & Compliance

Networks shrouded in lack of visibility - SANS Institute report

More than half survey of respondents believe that a lack of network visibility poses high or very high risks to their organisation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Securing your eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Securing your eCommerce

Securing your eCommerce: Embrace outsourcing for payment processing and stay PCI compliant to ensure your online venture thrives.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

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Infosecurity Europe spotlights Ukraine & cyber cooperation
Supply Chain

Infosecurity Europe spotlights Ukraine & cyber cooperation

Infosecurity Europe taps Ukraine war diplomat Dmytro Kuleba as 2026 keynote, amid fears geopolitics is weakening European cyber unity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs
Supply Chain

Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Marketing Technologies

Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador

Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Expel unveils updated cybersecurity toolkit aligning with NIST CSF 2.0
Cybersecurity

Expel unveils updated cybersecurity toolkit aligning with NIST CSF 2.0

Expel has updated its toolkit for the newly released NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, aiming to assist security officers in more effectively evaluating their cybersecurity positions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Data Analytics

SAS joins the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group

SAS joins the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, bolstering its efforts to protect small and medium-sized enterprises from cybercrime damages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024