At this month’s DTX Manchester, I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion around the importance of inclusion and diversity in cyber recruitment. For far too long cyber security was seen as a man’s sport. Not only did men take…
Category: IT SECURITY GURU
Public Sector IT is Broken: Turning the System Back On
Today’s IT services within public sector organisations are not adequate for their intended purpose anymore. Security breaches frequently make headlines. Downtime disrupts services and productivity. There is excessive overspending across the UK too. What is worse, all these factors broadly…
#MIWIC2024 One To Watch: Jenny McCullagh, Graduate Cybersecurity Engineer at Leonardo and Co-Founder and Director of CyberWomen Groups C.I.C
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Ones to Watch winners…
Expert Insight: How Diverse Leadership Can Benefit the Security Sector
In today’s business landscape, diverse leadership is essential for driving innovation, improving decision-making, and maintaining a competitive advantage. Historically, STEM sectors have been male-dominated, with strict job descriptions and rigid hiring processes making it difficult for minorities to break into…
Commonly used passwords for new accounts include “User” & “Welcome
New research into password usage for new accounts during the onboarding process, has revealed a worrying trend where easily guessable passwords are left unchanged for new starters, presenting significant security risks for organisations. The findings from Secops Software, an Outpost24…
#MIWIC2024: Jan Carroll, Managing Director at Fortify Institute
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected…
Expert Insight: What’s the key to bringing more diversity into the tech sector?
It’s often argued that the lack of women and non-binary individuals in tech is due to inadequate support, insufficient attention — especially from senior management — and a dearth of those candidates studying subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It’s a narrative that…
CIOs and CFOs, two parts of the same whole
The business boardroom: a machine that drives corporate strategy and shapes the future of the company. Such a force requires cohesion and alignment, but silos still exist today. One of the biggest divides lies between the Chief Finance Officer and…
TrustRadius recognises KnowBe4 for fifth year running in Security Awareness Training
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced that TrustRadius has recognised KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training and PhishER with 2024 Top Rated Awards. KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training won in the Security Awareness Training…
How Tech Can Help you Obtain a Building Passport: Net-Zero Building Certification Guide
Net-Zero Building Certification is a credential that identifies structures which have attained parity between the amount of energy they use and how much renewable energy they produce in twelve months’ time. This guide will outline step by step what you…