UK businesses warned to take action to prevent cyber attacks
Stats from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have shown a reduction in the percentage of businesses suffering a cyber breach or attack in the last year. The 2019 Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows that 32% of businesses identified a cyber security attack in the last 12 months – down from 43% […]
Thales announces £20m Wales security hub
The Welsh Government is working with Thales to establish a £20m cyber centre which will sit at the heart of its Tech Valleys programme. The National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) will be the first research and development facility of its kind in Wales, and will provide a home for SMEs and microbusinesses to test and […]
Demand for cyber security professionals on the rise
A new report has revealed that nearly 40% of European firms are looking to grow their cyber security teams by at least 15% over the next 12 months. Commissioned by security certification body (ISC)2, The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study was based on a survey of 19,000 global cyber security professionals, including 3,700 European […]
75% of CEOs using unapproved programs and applications
A study by data security experts Code42 has revealed that 75% of CEOs admit that they are using applications and programs that are not approved by their IT departments, playing a game of chance with critical corporate data. Despite the known risks facing organisations today, such as data breaches, business decision makers (BDMs) and CEOs […]
‘Nearly half’ of UK businesses have suffered a cyber breach
Figures released by the government have revealed that nearly half (46%) of UK businesses had experienced at least one cybersecurity breach or attack in the past year, with the figure rising to two-thirds among medium and large companies. Breaches and attacks included fraudulent emails, spyware or malware. On average, the cost of being hit for larger […]
Cardiff home to Europe’s first cyber attack research centre
A new research centre aimed at tackling cyber attacks has been launched in Cardiff. The Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Analytics has been set up by Airbus Defence & Space and Cardiff University, located at the university’s School of Computer Science and Informatics. It’s the first centre of its kind in Europe. The research carried out […]
NATO to upgrade its IT & satellite technology for 3 billion Euros
A senior official at the NATO Communications and Information Agency has revealed how the organisation are set to spend over 3 billion euros (£2.6 billion) upgrading its satellite and computer technology over the next three years. Plans include a 1.7 billion euro investment upgrading satellite communications in a bid to support troops more effectively, along […]
Crises, CCTV and Cyber Crime top the total security summit
The global landscape has experienced a rather monumental change over the last year, with security being more relevant than ever as we go into 2017. The first Total Security Summit of the year is determined to address these issues and uncertainties in a bespoke two-day event for security professionals. Meet, share, connect and debate business relevant to your current […]
Guest Blog, Tom Lysemose Hansen: Raising cybersecurity awareness in a mobile world
Promon founder and CTO Tom Lysemose Hansen, who has extensive experience in IT security and risk analysis and founded the company more than 10 years ago, analyses how companies tackle the growing threat of cyber-attacks, from the pros and cons of raising awareness among their customers, to the in-house cybersecurity talent shortage… Mobile phones have […]
Donald Trump ‘accepts’ Russian cyber attacks on US election
REUTERS: Toni Clarke / Dustin Volz President-elect Donald Trump accepts the US intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the US presidential election and may take action in response, his incoming chief of staff said on Sunday. Reince Priebus said Trump believed Russia was behind the intrusions into the Democratic Party organisations, […]
