Five: The average number of cybersecurity incidents UK business report each year
Attackers are seizing on vulnerabilities in hybrid working environments, creating more work – and also larger budgets – for security teams, despite organisations accelerating digital transformation projects. The latest State of Security Report from Infblox, which surveyed 100 UK respondents in IT and cybersecurity roles in the UK as part of its global sample, discovered […]
Do you specialise in SIA Security Training? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in June we’ll be focussing on SIA Security Training. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of SIA […]
DASA on the hunt for human augmentations that can benefit defence and security
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) called Human Augmentation, seeking proposals which present GAN solutions to operational challenges for UK Defence and Security, where the human performance is the limiting factor for delivering operational effect. DASA expects to fund proposals to a value around £70K, which provide a […]
Physical security market to hit $243.6bn by 2031
The global physical security market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.10% between 2021 and 2031 to reach $243bn, driven by uptake in BFSI, retail, and manufacturing to counter the increasing risk of real-world threats, such as unauthorized access and natural disasters. The latest report from Transparency Market Research says the need for […]
OPINION: Is the UK prepared for smart city threats?
By Professor Kamal Bechkoum (pictured), Head of the School of Computing and Engineering at University of Gloucestershire People across the UK are increasingly living in smart cities – urban spaces packed with technology that receives, processes and transmits data on a 24/7 basis. But despite the very real benefits on offer, the threat of cyberattacks […]
You’re invited to the Total Security Summit
As a leading industry professional you’re invited to attend the Total Security Summit, which is taking place on the 10th & 11th October in Manchester. Unlike large expos, this intimate, hassle-free event allows you to build beneficial business relationships with suppliers that match your current project/business requirements. 10th & 11th October – Radisson Blu Hotel, […]
Insurance sector facing growing cyber threats
By Eleanor Barlow, Content Manager, SecurityHQ There are many threats currently targeting the Insurance Sector, and these threats have grown over the last few years significantly. This is primarily due to the fact that the industry holds a vast amount of monetary wealth. In addition to this enticing factor, new products, solutions, and services are […]
Half of UK employees unable to identify scam emails
Nearly half of employees (42%) across the UK are unable to identify a scam email purporting to be from Royal Mail. That’s according to a new survey was conducted by Opinium Research and OpenText Security Solutions and at a time when cybercriminal activity is rife, with the average business targeted 28 times by cyber threats in the […]
Web threats ‘increased by over 130%’ at the end of 2021
According to the data presented by Atlas VPN, web threats have increased by 133% in November and December of 2021, compared to September and October. In addition, JavaScript downloaders and crypto miners were the most active web threats at the end of 2021. Web threats affect everyone and every device that is connected to the internet. […]
Do you specialise in Perimeter security? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in May we’ll be focussing on Perimeter security. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Perimeter security and […]
