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.…
Data centre infrastructure: the importance of effective power supply
It goes without saying that a constant power supply is absolutely vital for a data centre. The fire that burned down the OVH data centres in Strasbourg, France in March this year, proved to be a big wake-up call for facility managers around the globe. The financial impact…
The smart home security camera market and its global prospects
The smart home security camera can be defined as a high-tech solution that ensures the much-required safety of one’s property and household with 24/7 surveillance. With the increasing adoption of smart home, the emerging and established countries across the globe…
Ethical hacking: cybersecurity in the automotive industry
Technology and embedded systems are becoming more advanced and more common in businesses, meaning there is always the risk of hacking and security breaches. It’s important to remember, not all hackers are criminals. Ethical hacking has become increasingly popular as…
How to securely connect IoT devices to cloud applications and manage them throughout their lifetimes
Sensors, actuators and other IoT devices communicate with applications running on computer servers over IoT networks. These servers may be on-premises or in the cloud and there are a growing number of attacks on them where the IoT devices themselves…
The use of AI in fraud detection
AI has rapidly progressed from an undeveloped concept to a highly effective technology with seemingly endless possibilities. Adopting AI technology allows businesses to improve efficiency, functionality, and quality of service through multiple avenues, including effective fraud detection. AI’s potential is…
IEC-62443 compliance and industrial security
– Originally written by Paul Taylor, Business Development Director, Industrial Services at TÜV SÜD – The increasing prevalence of cyber-physical systems has a significant impact on industries worldwide. For manufacturers deploying such machines this new connectivity also translates into a…
REvil ransom seizure: what this attack means for the cyber security sector
– Originally written by Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO & Co-Founder of Defense.com – Notoriously weaponised by the Russian-led criminal gang of the same name, REvil ransomware has been used against companies, and individuals, around the world for the past few years.…
