DDoS attacks were ‘bigger and more complex’ in 2021
Distributed Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased slightly in 2021 but are becoming larger and more complex in nature, new analysis from F5 has found. Data collected from F5 Silverline showed a 3% year-on-year decline in the overall volume of attacks recorded in 2021. However, while volume may have declined, the severity of attacks ramped up markedly over […]
Two thirds workers feel more vulnerable to cyberthreats
Nearly two-thirds (57%) of employees believe that the switch to hybrid working has made them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. That according to new research published by Advanced, which shows 20% of employees feel that their employer is deliberately holding back when it comes to implementing new technologies that might make them feel more secure. Yet, despite […]
Four out of five organisations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022
As enterprises plan and set budgets for the new year ahead, the vast majority are expecting to channel more money toward enhancing their cybersecurity efforts. According to the latest survey from the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), conducted in November 2021, 81% of organisations have committed to bolstering their cybersecurity budgets for 2022. Nearly one-quarter […]
70% of security professionals think a new approach is needed to deal with WFH risks
69.1% of professionals with security responsibility believe a rethink is needed to deal with the threat of cybersecurity now that devices and applications have moved outside the corporate network. The poll, which was conducted by SentryBay on Twitter amongst cybersecurity professionals, aimed to assess attitudes to cyber threats and methods of protecting vulnerable devices. It found that […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Learn from the experts…
This October, we celebrate European Cybersecurity Awareness Month – an annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among European citizens and organisations, and to providing up-to-date online security information through awareness raising and sharing of good practices. This year’s event has never been more important, with ransomware and securing a hybrid workspace dominating the headlines. With […]
Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop
Since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently, with many workforces continuing to work remotely as restrictions have eased. As companies relax and rules have eased, life is expected to return to a form of ‘new normal.’ But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas […]
Keeping cybersecurity initiatives on track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their hard […]
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security infrastructure must […]
It’s Back to Basics During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
By Jonathan Couch, SVP of Strategy at ThreatQuotient This month marks the 17th year of Cyber Security Awareness Month, which focuses on helping provide individuals with resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. The COVID crisis brings added cybersecurity challenges, particularly on the “home front,” but also more opportunities for those of us who are security professionals to help […]
GUEST BLOG: Avoiding downtime in the throes of digital transformation
Adopting new technologies can certainly bring about an exciting transformation for any business. As well as streamlining operations, business can be rewarded with an elevation in productivity and uplift in bottom lines. But did you know that upgrading your business technologies runs the risk of increasing your cyber-attack surface? Bearing in mind that cyber-attacks against UK […]