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 […]
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. […]
Marc Lueck, CISO EMEA Zscaler, explains that while historically the role of CISO has demanded a fervent dedication to security, contemporary requirements extend beyond mere security expertise. Today, effective CISOs must also excel in business leadership and communication. The changing CISO skillset is by no means a new conversation. Indeed, over the past decade, there […]
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 […]
Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO, Fortinet, discusses how creating a culture of trust and greater transparency is crucial for organisations to make complex cybersecurity decisions and help users make more informed purchases. Cybersecurity is a Team Sport. Today’s technology environment is vastly different than when I retired from federal service. […]
Paul Holland, CEO of Beyond Encryption, tells us how while some companies operating in the financial sector have benefitted from Digital Transformation, there is still significant work to be done at an industry level. Globally, businesses are increasingly facing pressure to embrace more sustainable methods of operating. For many, this means turning to tech to […]
