London is one of the smartest and most interconnected cities in the world. Digital infrastructure plays a role in almost every facet of society, streamlining public transport, improving healthcare provision, boosting sustainability, and more. However, this reliance on technology has…
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How the Cyber Essentials Certification Can Help Your Business
Cybersecurity is a vital concern for organisations, but many security strategies fall short: recent research shows that 44% of UK companies are lacking in basic cybersecurity skills. The consequences of poor security go far beyond the direct impacts of cyberattacks,…
The Top 10 State of Security Blog Posts From 2024
As we approach the end of another exciting year in the world of cybersecurity, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories, insights, and guidance that resonated most with our readers. 2024 brought new challenges and opportunities with the…
What’s the Difference Between DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM?
DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM are more than just a mouthful of acronyms. They are some of today’s most sophisticated tools for managing data security in the cloud. While they are all distinct entities and go about protecting data in different…
Digital Threats, Real Losses: Cyber Risks to Retail Operations
The success of retailers depends on being able to offer consumers what they want. That means, for example, stocking Halloween costumes in October, turkeys in November, and Christmas decorations in December. Cybercriminals are all too aware of this fact and…
27 DDoS-For-Hire Services Disrupted In Run-Up To Holiday Season
In a co-ordinated international effort, the law enforcement agencies of 15 countries have made the holiday season a little less stressful for companies and consumers – by seizing control of some of the internet’s most popular DDoS-for-hire services. Operation PowerOFF…
CIS Control 09: Email and Web Browser Protections
Web browsers and email clients are used to interact with external and internal assets. Both applications can be used as a point of entry within an organization. Users of these applications can be manipulated using social engineering attacks. A successful…
VERT Threat Alert: December 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1136 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-49138 The only vulnerability that has been…
3AM Ransomware: What You Need To Know
What is 3AM? 3AM (also known as ThreeAM) is a ransomware group that first emerged in late 2023. Like other ransomware threats, 3AM exfiltrates victims’ data (threatening to release it publicly unless a ransom is paid) and encrypts the copies…
Maximizing Security Data in Splunk with Tripwire’s New App
In today’s data-driven world, collecting information is just the beginning. The real value lies in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive decisions. For enterprise security, this means making data not only accessible but also organized, relevant, and easy…