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Cybercrime: Assume breach, never trust and always verify

For decades cybercriminals have used tactics such as phishing and malware, but the convergence of two pivotal technologies sparked a dramatic surge in cybercrime.

Cybersecurity professionals see salaries increase 6% in one year 

Acumin Consulting has today unveiled its annual Salary Survey of UK cybersecurity professionals, detailing the typical salaries attained in roles across the sector

IP EXPO Europe celebrates huge success in 13th year running

It has been another triumphant year for IP EXPO Europe as it all kicked off with a captivating keynote delivered by astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield who shared his unique experience of space travel and considerations for the next leap of mankind 

Cybersecurity monitoring: A critical concern

Alysson Bessani, LaSIGE – Faculdade de Ciências at Universidade de Lisboa, details the importance and limitation of current cybersecurity systems

Countering the rising cybersecurity threat

An investigation by security researchers (1) reveals that at least one in four UK councils have been hit by cybersecurity breaches resulting in the loss of data over the past five years. Sungard Availability Services looks at this growing problem and how to mitigate the risks.

Wales awarded first cyber security centre of excellence

Cardiff University has joined a prestigious list of academic institutions helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online

Are healthcare organisations finally making a move to the cloud?

Sam Woodcock, Director Solutions Architect EMEA and APAC at iland, looks at the future of cloud adoption in healthcare organisations, throughout this article 

DASA seek applicants for new cyber competition

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a competition to seek innovative approaches to predict and counter cyber threats in defence and security.

Ministry of Defence teams with cyber start-up to train veterans to work in tech sector

The Ministry of Defence and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber savvy, in a bid to help them work in the technology sector.

Public sector digital transformation is critical in light of cyber-attack threat

When introduced efficiently, digital transformation undoubtedly has a positive impact on the quality and accessibility of public services in the UK, with investment in digital tools becoming a key element of the government’s future planning strategies

Why the government needs to be a leader in cyber security for a digital world

Alastair Hartrup, CEO of Network Critical, explains why he believes that the Government really needs to be a leader in the cyber security space if the digital world is going to remain safe

Developing cyber resilience skills in Scotland

Open Access Government explores the Scottish Government’s recent initiatives to make Scotland a world-leading nation in cyber resilience by 2020, which includes putting cyber-skills at the centre of learning and development

Business security challenges to the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)

James Aguilan, QA cybersecurity trainer at QA Limited details the business security challenges when it comes to the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT)

HSCN Security: Sharing the responsibility, halving the problems

With cyberattacks like WannaCry grabbing the headlines and bringing the NHS under increased scrutiny, it is now essential that healthcare organisations have their affairs in order when it comes to security and data protection

Keep calm and carry on with a business continuity strategy

Jonathan Sharp, Director of Britannic Technologies explains the importance of an organisation having a business continuity strategy in place

The Unexpected Side-Effects of GDPR

David Emm, Principal Security Researcher, Kaspersky Lab discusses the unexpected side-effects of GDPR shortly after the new legislation came into effect 

Protecting the UK from the increasing cyber threat

Ciaran Martin, CEO of the NCSC, discusses how the UK and international partners are pushing back against state and criminal cyber aggression to help make the UK digital homeland significantly safer

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