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Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements
Risk & Compliance

BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements

Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool

Security operations firm, Arctic Wolf rolls out Cyber Resilience Assessment tool to strengthen companies' cybersecurity profiles and insurability by aligning them to industry-standard frameworks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024

In 2024, it's clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
EduTech

Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats

97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services
Data Protection

Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty
Physical Security

75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
2024 set to bring uncertainty when it comes to cybersecurity
Quantum Computing

2024 set to bring uncertainty when it comes to cybersecurity

Darren Humphries, Acora's CISO, discusses cybersecurity challenges in 2024, spotlighting AI threats and strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks

SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
BeyondTrust experts forecast key cybersecurity threats for 2024
Malware

BeyondTrust experts forecast key cybersecurity threats for 2024

BeyondTrust's cybersecurity experts predict the main global threats for 2024, including advanced AI threats and a rise in subscription-based model risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Cyber insurance: What role DevSecOps could soon play
DevOps

Cyber insurance: What role DevSecOps could soon play

Cyber insurers today expect their customers to take proactive security measures, including identity and access management.

By Dave Reeves • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape

Disrupted cyber attacks are on the rise according to Splunk's CISO Report, with 90% of orgs hit in the past year and 83% paying ransoms.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering
Privileged Access Management

Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering

Delinea Secret Server introduces MFA enforcement at depth to meet increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023

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Cyber insurance stories

CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response
Cybersecurity

CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response

CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance
Endpoint Protection

UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance

Most UK government departments display a worrying disregard for cyber insurance, ignoring potential financial and data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Majority of Aussie businesses ready to pay cyber ransom, survey shows
Ransomware

Majority of Aussie businesses ready to pay cyber ransom, survey shows

73% of Australian businesses have been victims of cyber attacks in the past 5 years, according to a report by McGrathNicol Advisory.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023