IoT endpoints and gateways are perennial targets for hackers. Any connected device can expect to be attacked at some time in its life. Surveys suggest that probing will start looking for vulnerabilities only minutes after a new device first goes…
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Modernising the manufacturing industrial network in 2022
The manufacturing industry has become increasingly connected, allowing the sector to enjoy benefits ranging from becoming more agile and competitive in the market, to maximising efficiency, reducing costs, and monetising data. It is clear that implementing smart manufacturing is no…
Analysis and context for NSP success in 2022
New consumer demands based on shifting behavioral patterns as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis are giving rise to a new set of key success factors that network service providers (NSPs) will have to address to achieve their strategic…
Enea’s 2022 IoT trends
Nation states will ramp up mobile cyber-attacks; hyperscalers will mimic Google and introduce powerful proprietary encryption protocols; and new edge clouds could make the last mile vulnerable. These are amongst the major trends Enea has highlighted in a new report…
Protecting your business from mobile security risks
According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021, 39% of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity attack last year. For business owners, this statistic is worrying — risking reputation, integrity and ultimately commercial success. As we move towards an increasingly…
3 technology trends for 2022
As the age-old saying goes: Change is the only constant in life. The same is particularly true for the IT industry. New technologies birth newer technologies and the cycle of exploration, innovation, and mastery continues on repeat. In my opinion,…
Risky business: SMEs’ use of customer data
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, customer data and cybersecurity are often paramount to success. And with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting how businesses operate and interact with their customers, keeping data safe has never been so…
Cyber fears amidst British Council ransomware attacks
The British Council, the non-departmental public body tasked with connecting people through culture, education and the English language, has admitted to falling victim to two successful ransomware attacks over the past five years, according to official data. The ransomware attacks,…
IoT trends to watch out for in 2022
COVID-19 has dramatically accelerated digital transformation in many critical sectors, including logistics & supply chain and healthcare. As a result of these changes, security took centre stage in 2021, a priority that will remain in 2022 along with sustainability and…
What areas need defending against cybercrime?
Following the announcement of a new Cyber Strategy in the UK, Chris Ross, SVP Sales, International at Barracuda Networks offers his comments. He offers insight into the damage cyber crime has had and what areas need to be defended against.…
