Employees and customers discuss security and the future of the firm. McAfee's held its recent annual cybersecurity conference in a Las Vegas casino resort. But there are few places better to learn about risk and reward than the Nevada city.
In the realm of healthcare, the rise of connected medical devices brings enhanced patient care but also raises security concerns. Ensuring robust cybersecurity protocols is imperative for safeguarding sensitive health data and maintaining the integrity of medical operations.
The global cyber security Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.51% over the forecast period, growing from US$11.9 billion in 2016 to US$18.5 billion by 2026. Increased threats of terrorist attacks, the need to secure maritime and offshore installations, and the growing vulnerability of IT and communication networks to hacking are expected to drive expenditure.
The US Office of Personnel Management falls victim to massive data breach - but what can be learnt from this latest cyberattack? The US Office of Personnel Management has confirmed reports of a massive data breach hitting its systems, with the personal information of over 4 million government employees compromised.
News: The £1.2m figure does not include 'hidden costs' - so the figure could be much, much higher. It is widely accepted that a data breach or cyber attack is a 'when' not 'if' scenario for today's businesses. However, new figures from NTT Com Security have highlighted just how important it is for businesses to secure and protect against data breaches.
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the world's sprawling, complex supply chains in a practice known as 'island hopping'.
In a cybersecurity context, island hopping is when attackers gain access to part of an organisation's network and then use it to attack other systems within the network, as well as separate - but associated - companies.
An exhaustive report of the state of cybersecurity among businesses has found that the number of companies reporting cyberattacks grew dramatically compared to the previous year - yet cyber-readiness has actually decreased over the same period.
Add to favorites According to data from Action Fraud, the UK economy potentially lost a staggering £10.9 billion to fraud and cybercrime in 2015/16. This equates to approximately £210 per person over the age of 16 living in the UK.
Add to favorites Yahoo 's attribution of its recently revealed hack to a state actor provoked some scepticism in the technology industry. For the average IT professional, it raises some key questions: what are state cyber attacks and do they pose a threat to my business?
The record-breaking British Airways fine announced today by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has seen the airline become a guinea pig for GDPR, according to cybersecurity experts.