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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.
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Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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As cybersecurity challenges loom larger for organisations in 2025, experts warn that unresolved vulnerabilities could expose critical data to serious threats.
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Immersive Labs unveils AI tool for customised threat sims

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Immersive Labs has unveiled its AI Scenario Generator, enabling organisations to create bespoke cyber threat simulations to bolster workforce resilience.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new course titled 'Trusted Computing 1102: Intermediate TPM Usage' has been launched to enhance the TPM skills of software developers and students.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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IRONSCALES launches GPT-powered phishing simulation tool

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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IRONSCALES has launched its GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing tool to enhance employee cybersecurity training.
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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
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Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
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Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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There's plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.
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Fortinet unveils 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting steady progress

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Fortinet's 2023 Sustainability Report unveils the firm's strides in combating cyber risks, diversifying talent and ecologically responsible operations.
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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling

Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.