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Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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microsoft
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software updates
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cloud services
The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
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Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
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Yubico & Microsoft partner on phishing-resistant MFA
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Yubico is set to enhance cyber resilience for businesses by supporting Microsoft’s MFA requirements, paving the way for a passwordless future amid rising cyber threats.
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Secureframe launches new tool to streamline compliance
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
Secureframe has launched Workspaces, a new platform designed to streamline compliance management across divisions, reducing audit times and duplicative efforts.
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Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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iam
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ims global
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digital credentials
Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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Opus Security unveils new AI-powered vulnerability platform
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
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opus
Opus Security has unveiled its Autonomous Vulnerability Management Platform, harnessing AI to streamline cybersecurity processes and reduce remediation delays by up to 90%.
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IWD 2025: Why Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Aren't Just Important—They're Essential
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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leadership
As International Women’s Day approaches, the urgent need for women in cybersecurity leadership is highlighted as vital for innovation and success in the industry.
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Crisis communications in the AI era – Are you ready for the new robots, machines and engines?
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As AI revolutionises our lives, companies must prepare for its impact on crisis management, addressing risks and harnessing opportunities to protect their reputation.
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How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.
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Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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iwd
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gender equality
On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.
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If talking about diversity was all that was needed, we’d have gender equality by now
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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iwd
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world economic forum
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entrepreneurship
As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.
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Huawei Cloud unveils AI-native solutions for global growth
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Huawei Cloud has launched innovative services aimed at accelerating the transition to AI-native architectures, marking significant growth and industry leadership.
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Exclusive: HID discusses shift towards digital and AI-driven solutions
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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biometrics
The security sector in Australia and New Zealand is rapidly shifting towards digital solutions, with HID's Steve Katanas highlighting the role of AI and mobile credentials.
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ExpressVPN launches Linux app with new graphical interface
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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software development
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cloud services
ExpressVPN has launched its first Linux app with a graphical user interface, enhancing security and privacy for the increasingly popular open-source platform.
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Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data science
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sap
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leadership
At SAP, a young intern highlights how visible female leaders inspire her and stresses the need for mentorship and adaptable roles to support women in STEM.
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Verkada names Micah Deriso as new Head of Global Channel
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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genai
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ai
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resellers
Verkada has appointed Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel to enhance partnerships and support for over 8,400 partners across 93 countries.
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Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women’s Day 2025
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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iwd
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gender equality
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amperity
On International Women’s Day 2025, tech leaders urge for gender equity, highlighting the need for systemic change in celebrating women’s contributions in the sector.
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Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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dlp
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breach prevention
As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.
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Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Varonis Systems has topped The Forrester Wave's Q1 2025 report for Data Security Platforms, gaining recognition as both Leader and Customer Favourite.