Category: IT SECURITY GURU

What is gRPC and How Does it Enhance API Security?

As the reliance on APIs grows, so do the challenges of ensuring they are both fast and secure. Enter gRPC—a high-performance, open-source framework that has revolutionised how systems communicate in real time.  More than just a tool for building APIs,…

ChatGPT Two Years On: Experts Weigh In

ChatGPT has just celebrated its second birthday (30th November)! Parallel to its steep rise to notoriety, ChatGPT is revolutionising the way we interact with technology. Known for generating human-quality text and information (worryingly?), it has become a useful and versatile…

Unlocking the Value of DSPM: What You Need to Know

Considering the number of breaches that hit the headlines every day, it’s no surprise that data security has become a top priority for entities in every industry. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-native environments, they face the challenge of securing sensitive…

Preparing for 2025 Cybersecurity Warnings

2024 has been a defining year for cybersecurity. The Change Healthcare breach exposed 100+ million sensitive records, while the Crowdstrike attack affected 8.5 million systems and cost Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion. Ransomware incidents, like the Ticketmaster breach, have also…

Alleviating Alert Fatigue with an MSSP

By Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks Everyone can relate to the 7AM alarm call. You can be in a deep sleep when suddenly your ears are met with an incessant pinging that won’t stop until you muster…

Interconnectivity and cyber risk: A double-edged sword

By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities…

Research Highlights SHA256 Password Security Strengths and Risks

A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research…

New educational campaign “Flex Your Cyber” launched

As technology has become an integral part of the learning environment, empowering robust cybersecurity practices in primary and secondary education is now essential. In response to this urgent need, Keeper Security – with support from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA),…

KnowBe4 Releases 2024 Holiday Kit to Boost Cyber Resilience

This week, KnowBe4, the provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of its new 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, designed to strengthen users’ cyber defences during the festive season. This year’s kit builds on the success…

What are the key Threats to Global National Security?

In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.  As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Understanding these threats is crucial for nations looking to protect…

Cato Networks Joins MITRE AI Incident Sharing Initiative to Improve AI Defences

Today, Cato Networks, the SASE provider has announced it has joined the AI Incident Sharing Initiative launched by the MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense and MITRE ATLAS. Cato is collaborating with MITRE and 15 other companies—including CrowdStrike and Microsoft—to increase community knowledge of threats and defences for…

Keeper Security Expands Leadership Team in Japan

Keeper Security have announced the further expansion of their worldwide leadership team by announcing Takanori Nishiyama as Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Sales and Country Manager for Japan. Nishiyama brings over a decade of leadership experience from VMware, where…

Cato Networks Named to 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 List

Today, SASE provider Cato Networks has announced it has been named as part of the 2025 Fortune Cyber 60 list for a second consecutive year. According to Fortune, it is a listing of the most important venture-backed startups that offer enterprise-grade…

Check Point Software Celebrates Irish Partner Success

Check Point has announced the winners of its Ireland Partner Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which took place at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, on the 17th of October 2024, celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing…

Keeper Security Introduces New Updates to KeeperFill Browser Extension

Keeper Security, a provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, has introduced several significant updates to its award-winning KeeperFill browser extension. The patented KeeperFill technology uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to instantly…

Evolving Email Threats and How to Protect Against Them

Email security relies on timely, accurate information. Security solutions need information to detect and prevent threats, organizations need information to inform their security strategies, and users need information to identify, avoid, and report potential risks. As such, research efforts like…

Keeper Security Calls for Action: Week Four

As Cybersecurity Action Month enters its fourth week, Keeper Security has emphasised the importance of keeping software up to date to protect against emerging threats. The provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and…

Cybersecurity Action Month: When Awareness Must Lead to Action

October is widely regarded as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While awareness is crucial in our increasingly perilous cyber landscape – where threats to both organisations and individuals are growing in scale and sophistication – action is now paramount. Recent research indicates…

Winners Named at Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024

Eskenzi PR today announced the winners of the ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place last night at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK cybersecurity industry’s exceptional professionals, teachers, leaders, educators, and those…

Keeper Security Appoints New CISO

Keeper Security has announced the appointment of James Scobey as the company’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Scobey joins Keeper from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he has served as CISO since 2022. Scobey’s experience encompasses…

ACDS Appoints New Managing Director

UK cybersecurity start-up Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Hume as the new Managing Director.  Hume brings extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, and his leadership will be pivotal in guiding ACDS’s…

Keeper Security Cybersecurity Action Month: The Importance of MFA

With Cybersecurity Action Month underway, Keeper Security is going beyond raising awareness by calling on everyone to adopt and enforce cybersecurity practices that protect against evolving threats. In week one, the cyber organisation focused on the importance of using strong passwords. In week two,…

KnowBe4 announces 2024 EMEA Partner Programme Award winners

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the winners of its 2024 Partner Programme Awards from Europe, the Middle East and Africa during its KB4-CON EMEA event.   This annual awards programme…

Breaking into Cybersecurity: It’s Never Too Late

The cybersecurity industry is often seen as a field dominated by technical experts who’ve spent years honing their skills. However, a panel discussion hosted by Michael Keddie, Training Academy Team Leader at Pentest People at International Cyber Expo, sought to…

AFP Reports Potential Data Breach to French Authorities

Agence France-Presse (AFP), one of the world’s leading news agencies, has alerted French authorities about a possible data breach affecting its systems. The agency took this step after noticing unusual activity within its network, raising concerns that sensitive data may…

Keeper Kicks Off Cybersecurity Action Month

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds this October, Keeper Security is urging individuals and organisations to take proactive steps to prevent cyberattacks. While awareness is essential, it’s not enough to protect sensitive information from evolving threats. As such, they’ve renamed the…

Check Point Software Completes Cyberint Acquisition

Check Point has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Cyberint Technologies Ltd., an innovative provider of external risk management solutions. In August, the intention to acquire was announced, with completion happening today. The acquisition will significantly enhance Check…

Over Half of Cyber Professionals Feel Their Budget is Underfunded

A new report by ISACA reveals that cybersecurity teams across Europe are under immense pressure. Over half of European cybersecurity professionals (52%) believe their organisation’s cybersecurity budget is insufficient, while 61% say their teams are understaffed. The strain on cybersecurity…

Acumen Cyber Achieves CREST Security Operations Centre Accreditation

Acumen Cyber, an engineer-powered cyber security services provider, has announced its Security Operations Centre (SOC) has received accreditation from CREST, the internationally recognised body that supports and certifies the highest-quality organisations and individuals in the cyber security industry. The accreditation…

How a RevOps Consultant Can Drive Growth for Your SaaS Business

As SaaS (Software as a Service) companies grow, maintaining efficiency across revenue-generating teams can become a challenge. Enter Revenue Operations (RevOps)—a strategic approach that aligns sales, marketing, and customer success teams to streamline processes, improve data transparency, and drive growth.…

AI Adoption Set to Unravel Years of Cyber Resilience

A recent study conducted by e2e-assure, a provider of Threat Detection & Response services, has highlighted a significant discrepancy between the perceived effectiveness of AI policies and their actual implementation within UK organisations. Despite the majority of cyber risk owners…

Gamuda Transforms IT Operations with Cato Networks

Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today announced that Malaysia-based Gamuda Berhad (Gamuda), an award-winning engineering, property, and infrastructure company, has been able to shift IT operations to a strategic mindset by adopting the Cato SASE Cloud Platform. With Cato, Gamuda’s…

Community Corner: InClusive InCyber

Community is exceptionally important to the team at the IT Security Guru. We believe that building community and supporting one another is where our industry thrives, that’s why we’re platforming charities, initiatives and networks that work within the industry, as…

Beyond A Buzzword: What Resilience in Cyber Really Means

Resilience, according to Oxford Languages, is:  The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness  The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity Toughness and elasticity are good, somewhat oxymoronic, starting points when…

Cyber Warfare: A Growing Concern for the British Public

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of International Cyber Expo has revealed that a significant majority of Britons believe that cyber warfare is the next frontier in modern combat. The research was conducted amongst 2,000 nationally representative UK…

CREST CAMP: A Catalyst for Global Cyber Security Growth

CREST is intensifying its efforts to foster growth and development among cyber security service providers worldwide. Through its innovative Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CREST CAMP), CREST is actively supporting companies in regions seeking to enhance their cyber security capabilities. The…

‘Cyber Wellbeing Corner’ Returns to International Cyber Expo

The popular Cyber Wellbeing Corner will return to year’s International Cyber Expo, in partnership with popular wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory. The Cyber Wellbeing Corner, a space dedicated to the wellbeing of cybersecurity professionals, will return to the event, held…

Gen Alpha: Navigating Cybersecurity in an AI-Native World

In 2020, according to population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, millennials surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation. Millennials were heralded as digital natives, the first generation to grow up immersed in the digital world of the…