Tag: IT SECURITY GURU

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…

September is Preparedness Month

For Preparedness Month in September, Keeper Security, a provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, has urged businesses to prepare for the rising tide of cyber threats by prioritising fundamental cybersecurity practices. With more sensitive data being stored online, the…

Simone Biles & Cyber Burnout: A Shared Path to Resilience

This year’s Olympics and Paralympic games have been a showcase of the benefits of preparedness, tenacity, and adaptability in achieving success. Olympians require all of these traits, and more, to operate at the very top of their respective disciplines. However,…

The six most dangerous new threats security teams need to know about

The rise of AI presents both extraordinary opportunities and intimidating challenges in cybersecurity. While AI can easily identify and exploit vulnerabilities, deploying it without robust security measures introduces significant risks. As the technology evolves, many organisations prioritise AI innovation at…

The 8 Most Common Website Design Mistakes According to Pros

We’ve all encountered websites that are legitimate, but feel clunky, slow, and frustrating to navigate. A website’s first impression directly impacts how users perceive a business’s quality and trustworthiness, making it crucial to get it right. However, creating an effective…

Dodging the Cyber Bullet: Early Signs of a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware attacks are a growing menace. Malicious actors are constantly honing their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities and extort ransoms from businesses and individuals. These attacks can cause significant financial and reputational damage, making it crucial for businesses to stay vigilant.…

Kicking cyber security down the road can come back to bite you

The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be disastrous. From substantial financial loss to significant reputational damage, they can lead to untold operational disruption. Yet despite the clear and present danger, some businesses continue to deprioritise cyber security, with…

How to spot phishing in the age of AI

Since the rise of generative AI in late 2022, a lot has been written about the impact of these tools on cybersecurity. Over $1.1 billion was made in ransomware payments in 2023 alone – and the harsh reality is that…

HealthEquity Data Breach Compromises Customer Information

HealthEquity, a leading provider of health savings account (HSA) services, has announced it suffered a data breach recently, resulting in compromised customer protected health information (PHI). It is understood the breach was detected on March 25, 2024, after abnormal activity…

Accenture and SandboxAQ Expand Cybersecurity Partnership

Today, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SandboxAQ have announced that they are expanding their partnership to address the critical need for enterprise data encryption that can defend against current data breaches, as well as future AI and quantum threats. Together, Accenture…

Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024 open for nominations

Eskenzi PR has opened nominations for its ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The awards are all about celebrating the UK’s cybersecurity professionals, teachers, lecturers, leaders, and those working to make the industry not only more secure, but also more diverse…

Privilege escalation: unravelling a novel cyber-attack technique

Cyber criminals are notoriously relentless and unforgiving in their quest to exploit vulnerabilities through ever-evolving tactics. Organisations may believe that their security frameworks are robust, but when confronted with unprecedented attack methods, nobody is entirely immune to infiltration. Earlier this…

Worldwide IT Outages: Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In

Today (19th July 2024), outages have been reported across almost every facet of society, from airlines and airports, supermarkets and banking to communication services, NHS and trains. EDR org Crowdstrike said the problem was caused by “a defect found in…

Esteemed International Cyber Expo Advisory Council Expands

International Cyber Expo have announced the expansion of its world-class Advisory Council, now composed of 40 industry leaders from the fields of physical and cyber security. The Advisory Council, chaired by Ciaran Martin, Former CEO of the National Cyber Security…