Professional services firms stuck in network security IT doom loop

Survey reveals a widening disconnect in the professional services sector where, despite near-universal adoption of SaaS and cloud strategies, core network and security services are failing to keep up... Read more »

BlackSuit ransomware payment recovered in takedown operation

US authorities reveal how over a million dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets laundered by the BlackSuit ransomware gang were seized ahead of a July takedown operation Read more »

What the UK’s ransomware crackdown signals for Europe

The UK government is forging a bold path as it aims to ban ransomware payments from certain organisations. Its actions could herald an inflexion point in Europe’s broader response... Read more »

What is governance, risk and compliance (GRC)?

Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) refers to an organization’s strategy, or framework, for handling the interdependencies of the following three components: corporate governance policies, enterprise risk management programs, and... Read more »

What is security theater?

Security theater refers to highly visible security measures that create the illusion of increased safety but don’t stop threats. Read more »

Eight critical RCE flaws make Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday list

Microsoft rolls out fixes for over 100 CVEs in its August Patch Tuesday update Read more »

Researchers firm up ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider link

ReliaQuest researchers present new evidence that firms up a potential link, or outright partnership, between the ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider cyber gangs. Read more »

UK work visa sponsors are target of phishing campaign

Mimecast identifies a phishing campaign targeting UK organisations that sponsor migrant workers and students, opening the door to account compromise and visa fraud Read more »

Workday research: 75% of employees will work with artificial intelligence, but not for it

Workday research finds 75% of workers like AI as a teammate, but only 30% want AI to be the boss. Trust in the technology may grow with use, but... Read more »

What boards should look for in a CISO

The role of the chief information security officer has evolved dramatically over the years – and will continue to do so. What should boards really looking for when hiring... Read more »
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