Audit process or project changes leading to control gaps, creating risks

A survey of 200 audit business partners revealed that 56% of respondents said they were facing more changes in the last two years, and a large majority agreed these changes were both bigger (81%) and faster (74%), according to Gartner. The pace of chan… Continue reading Audit process or project changes leading to control gaps, creating risks

Organizations aware of the importance of zero trust, yet still relying on passwords

Organizations have become more security conscious over the course of the pandemic, leading them to invest heavily in zero trust, according to a study from identity firm Okta. The report surveyed over 600 global security leaders about their initiatives … Continue reading Organizations aware of the importance of zero trust, yet still relying on passwords

Business travel to accelerate in Q4 2021, but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels

While domestic leisure travel has taken off in recent months, corporate travel faces a slower return due to a more complex set of considerations. Companies find it difficult to ask employees to travel, and many of their clients, vendors and partners ha… Continue reading Business travel to accelerate in Q4 2021, but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels

Cyber intrusion activity volume jumped 125% in H1 2021

The volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125% in the first half of 2021 compared with the same period last year, according to the Cyber Investigations, Forensics & Response (CIFR) mid-year update from Accenture. Cyber intrusion activ… Continue reading Cyber intrusion activity volume jumped 125% in H1 2021

Enterprises turning to cybersecurity providers to fight off cyberattacks

Enterprises in the U.S. are turning to cybersecurity providers offering best-of-breed technologies that can help them fend off cyberattacks from sophisticated criminals, according to a report published by Information Services Group (ISG). Cybersecurity… Continue reading Enterprises turning to cybersecurity providers to fight off cyberattacks

Open source software plays an important role in the success of leading organizations

DataStax unveiled research findings that show how leading organizations are winning with data, and how others can close the gap. Through insights from over 500 technology executives and practitioners, the report reveals clear, proven patterns for succe… Continue reading Open source software plays an important role in the success of leading organizations

Blocked DDoS attack volumes up, tech, healthcare and finance most targeted

Second quarter blocked DDoS attack volumes were up more than 40% compared to the same period in 2020, a Radware report reveals. The report provides an overview of DDoS attack trends by industry, as well as across applications and attack types. Notable … Continue reading Blocked DDoS attack volumes up, tech, healthcare and finance most targeted

5G infrastructure market size to reach $80.5 billion by 2028

The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $80.5 billion by 2028, according to a study by Grand View Research. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 49.8% from 2021 to 2028. The significant investments by communication service provid… Continue reading 5G infrastructure market size to reach $80.5 billion by 2028

Supply chain attacks expected to multiply by 4 in 2021

Supply chain attacks have been a concern for cybersecurity experts for many years because the chain reaction triggered by one attack on a single supplier can compromise a network of providers. Malware is the attack technique that attackers resort to in… Continue reading Supply chain attacks expected to multiply by 4 in 2021