Book Review: Born Digital by Robert Wigley

There is a growing generation of adults who have grown up in the digital age, not knowing a life without almost immediate access to a digital connected world. Most adults and children either carry or have access to connected computers, whether they be … Continue reading Book Review: Born Digital by Robert Wigley

Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

 
A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021.

Serious Linux Vulnerability
Last month a newly discovered critical vulnerability in ‘s… Continue reading Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their Profitability

Article by Greg Foss, Senior Cyber Security Strategist, VMware Carbon Black

Wherever there is disruption, cybercriminals see opportunity. Alongside the devastating health and economic impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, we have also seen a hu… Continue reading The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their Profitability

Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Article by Beau Peters

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Newly remote workers and remotely connected workplaces had to adapt rapid… Continue reading Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

The Linux Flaw you can’t afford to Ignore (CVE-2021-3156)

Linux and Unix operating systems require regular patching like any IT system, but as security professionals, ethical hackers, and criminal hackers will tell you, regular Linux and Unix patching is often neglected.

CVE-2021-3156 sudo Vulnerability
Last… Continue reading The Linux Flaw you can’t afford to Ignore (CVE-2021-3156)

Cyber Security Roundup for February 2021

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, January 2021.
Throughout January further details about the scale and sophistication of SolarWinds suspe… Continue reading Cyber Security Roundup for February 2021

Data Loss Prevention: Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Insight

The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as cybercriminals become ever more sophisticated, and digital security tools accelerate to mitigate the risks as much as possible. 2020 presented even more opportunities for hackers to strike, for exam… Continue reading Data Loss Prevention: Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Insight

The Top Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021

What are the Most Valued Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021? This is an important question for employers, recruiters, seasoned security professionals, and especially for those planning a cybersecurity career. The Information Security Careers Network… Continue reading The Top Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021

Cyber Security Roundup for January 2021

A suspected nation-state sophisticated cyber-attack of SolarWinds which led to the distribution of a tainted version the SolarWinds Orion network monitoring tool, compromising their customers, dominated the cyber headlines in mid-December 2020.  This w… Continue reading Cyber Security Roundup for January 2021

Trends in IT-Security and IAM in 2021, the “New Normal” and beyond

Article by Dennis Okpara, Chief Security Architect & DPO at IDEE GmbH

Yes, there is hope for 2021, but the challenges of the “New Normal” are here to stay. CISOs have to prepare and start acting now, because cybersecurity and the IT-infrastructure… Continue reading Trends in IT-Security and IAM in 2021, the “New Normal” and beyond