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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Firewalls

Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures
Data Protection

Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures

As National Insider Threat Awareness Month unfolds, experts warn of rising risks from employees, urging firms to adopt stricter security measures to combat evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline
Firewalls

Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

By Devasmita Das • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Virtualisation

Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses

As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
EduTech

Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality

Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?
Firewalls

Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

By Sean Abbott • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations

20% of UK businesses suffer data exposure linked to internal AI tool use, according to a new survey from cybersecurity firm RiverSafe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Five top concerns in private cloud visibility
Malware

Five top concerns in private cloud visibility

Despite progress in perimeter security, the focus has shifted to private cloud networks, where insider threats prove costly.

By Martyn Crew • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Unified Communications

Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day
Firewalls

Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day

Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Insider threats stories

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
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to enhance MDR offerings
Ransomware

Integrity360 partners with Darktrace to enhance MDR offerings

Integrity360 has teamed up with Darktrace to boost its Managed Detection and Response services, integrating advanced AI-driven security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Ransomware

Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia
Data Protection

OpenText report reveals ransomware as top security concern in Australia

Over 60% of Australian respondents reveal ransomware attacks as their topmost security concern in a new report by information management company, OpenText.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Half of UK businesses fall to cyber attacks despite bolstered defences
Malware

Half of UK businesses fall to cyber attacks despite bolstered defences

50% of UK businesses fell victim to cybercrime in 2024, despite increased efforts in cybersecurity, with phishing being the leading attack method.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024