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The UK cybersecurity sector is worth over £13 billion, but experts say there’s huge untapped potential if it can overcome these hurdles
The UK government has identified the nation’s cybersecurity sector as a key economic growth driver citing “exceptional performance” over the last year, but experts say the sector has more to offer if certain obstacles can be overcome. A new report released by the Department for Science, Information, and Technology (DSIT) revealed the UK’s cybersecurity sector generated £13.2 billion over the…
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Cybersecurity teams face unparalleled pressure, but they’re stepping up to the plate
While cybersecurity teams are contending with rising workloads and chronic staffing issues, new research shows practitioners are still charging ahead and meeting targets. In a new study from Tines and IDC, 88% of InfoSec leaders said their teams are exceeding targets, and a key factor here lies in the adoption of new AI tools and automation. The study found that…
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How the IT channel can help on the route to cybersecurity regulatory compliance
To combat the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks, resulting in untold damage to business continuity and to the economy, we have seen a growing number of regulations aiming to raise cybersecurity standards. The most significant of these regulations are the Network and Information Security 2 Directive (NIS2), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the Cyber Resilience Act…
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Cybersecurity skills demand still isn’t matching supply – what can leaders do in 2025 to redress the balance?
The tech sector continues to struggle with meeting demand for cybersecurity skills, an issue that appears to be getting worse over time. According to ISC2’s latest Cybersecurity Workforce Study, cyber workforce growth has slowed while the cybersecurity skills gap has grown to a record high of 4.8 million – up 19% compared to a year earlier. A total of 10.2…
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Gartner’s Top 6 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025
Image: Murrstock/Adobe Stock In line with a continuously changing threat landscape, Gartner’s top cybersecurity trends for 2025 run the gamut from the impact of generative AI to tech optimization, burnout, managing machine identities, and ongoing talent shortages. Read about the firm’s six cybersecurity trends for this year. 1. The rise of GenAI will transform data security programs. The organizational focus…
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US healthcare org pays $11M settlement over alleged cybersecurity lapses
Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to settle allegations that HNFS falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements under its Defense Health Agency (DHA) TRICARE contract. The U.S. government contracted HNFS to provide managed healthcare support services for TRICARE’s North region, covering 22 states. The contract required compliance with cybersecurity standards,…
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Cybersecurity Automation & Compliance Strategies
Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for organizations of all sizes and industries, with cyberattacks evolving in sophistication and scale. From phishing attacks to ransomware, data breaches to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, the frequency, and variety of cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. In this environment, manual intervention and traditional security practices can no longer keep up with the dynamic…
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Microsoft invests $700 million to ramp up cybersecurity, infrastructure in Poland
Microsoft is planning to invest $700 million in Poland to expand its hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure and help improve national cybersecurity. The company said it will partner with Polish National Defense to establish a new cybersecurity framework, including joint work on AI and the use of technologies such as quantum computing. It said it also hopes to accelerate the…
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Enterprise tech spending to hit $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and cybersecurity – Computerworld
North America is projected to experience a 6.1% increase in tech spending, with AI investments in financial services, retail, and media leading the way. Businesses in the US and Canada are accelerating cloud migration and cybersecurity initiatives, positioning the region at the forefront of enterprise IT innovation. The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to grow by 5.6%, with China, India, Japan,…
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A Cybersecurity Leader’s Guide to SecVal in 2025
For many security leaders security validation has become a top priority. After the introduction of the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework by Gartner™ in 2022, security validation is well on its way to becoming mainstream. A Brief Summary of SecVal As attack surfaces expanded and threats grew more complex, vulnerability management alone became insufficient for effective security posture management.…
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