From the pillars of safeguarding digital assets against cyberthreats to the best approach to critical infrastructure, Daniele Mancini, EMEA Field CISO at Fortinet, outlines the challenges faced by organisations and how Fortinet is empowering its clients to manage unforeseen risks, be compliant and implement a security-oriented culture. What are the pivotal industries classified as critical […]
Amidst a surge in cyberthreats, adopting a cyber-conscious mindset is essential to protect business operations. Across an organisation’s hierarchy, all employees should be informed and encouraged on rising risks. Sheila Flavell CBE, Chief Operating Officer at FDM Group, discusses the influence of remote working on employee awareness, and how pairing people with policies can mould […]
Today, especially in the age of AI, we’re constantly bombarded with new security tools we should be using. But in this bid to have the shiniest toy, many organisations are missing the first crucial step in implementing a holistic cybersecurity approach: collaboration, argues Jason Keirstead, Vice President of Collective Threat Defense at Cyware. ‘Collective defence’ […]
Richard Starnes, Chief Information Security Officer at Six Degrees, underscores the evolution of the CISOs role beyond purely technical domains. Considering heightened cyber-risks and the inevitability of attacks, adapting to modern organisational dynamics is paramount for survival. In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity threats pose significant risks that can severely impact organisations across every sector […]
On the lighter side of things, we Go Phishing with Emma Leith, Director of Consulting, Bridewell, about what makes her tick. What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry? I was proud to be involved in the creation of the financial sector cyber collaboration centre (FSCCC), a cross industry group involving […]
Kalle Björn, Sr Director, Systems Engineering Middle East, Fortinet, highlights the main types of Internet fraud and tactics increasingly used by cybercriminals to target organisations. The term ‘Internet fraud’ generally covers cybercrime activity that takes place over the Internet or on email, including crimes like identity theft, phishing and other hacking activities designed to scam people out of money. Internet […]
The contest between security experts and criminals remains a challenge of endurance, one that faces continuous evolution and demands strategic adaptation. Rob Pocock, Technology Director, Red Helix, explores the impact of AI-generated attacks and how to build a defence system that can fight against advanced cyberthreats. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is by no means a new […]
Ahead of World Backup Day on 31 March, Melyssa Banda, VP of Seagate Systems & Lyve Services, explains why businesses must implement robust data backup strategies to fortify against cybersecurity defences and avert potential data loss incidents. Data is an invaluable asset for businesses as it drives growth, fuels innovation and improves the customer experience. […]
Organisations remain vulnerable to advanced phishing attacks, human error and data exfiltration, according to Egress’ Email Security Risk report. A majority (93%) of the cybersecurity leaders who were surveyed for this report stated their organisation had suffered an email security incident in the last 12 months, while 99% of cybersecurity leaders admitted to being stressed […]
In the latter part of 2023, Dragos, a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity, unveiled a pioneering threat report. Its pages layered alarming statistics revealing a staggering 50% surge in ransomware assaults targeting industrial entities compared to the previous year. The report further uncovered a startling revelation that more than 70% of these ransomware […]
