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Data backup plans inadequate, data still at risk - study
Disaster Recovery

Data backup plans inadequate, data still at risk - study

The Apricorn 2022 Global IT Security Survey revealed that while the majority organisations have data backup plans in place, data for many are at risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022

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Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies
Phishing

Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies

As remote work evolves, organisations must adapt to new cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands, warns Apricorn's Jon Fielding.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line
Storage

Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line

Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Growing call for cyber security training in UK education sector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Growing call for cyber security training in UK education sector

Ofqual stresses the need for cyber security education, urging a focus on human risk management and strategic planning to combat rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Data Protection

UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023

An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Encryption

Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices
Encryption

UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices

A rise in data breaches and lost devices across key UK government departments potentially impacting thousands, highlights urgent need for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance
Endpoint Protection

UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance

Most UK government departments display a worrying disregard for cyber insurance, ignoring potential financial and data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO
Fintech

IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO

32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2023
Two in three companies lose data due to no backups: Apricorn
Data Protection

Two in three companies lose data due to no backups: Apricorn

Nearly one-third of security leaders admit to insufficiently robust backup processes manual, and local backups rise.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
2/3 UK companies have lost data due to failed backups
Disaster Recovery

2/3 UK companies have lost data due to failed backups

While the majority of UK companies have needed to recover data from a backup in the last year, the number who lost data in the process has increased.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Alarming drop in device encryption in UK companies
Encryption

Alarming drop in device encryption in UK companies

Lack of encryption and loss of devices containing sensitive information responsible for data breaches at more than a third (35%) of organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023