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Why does cybersecurity still struggle with professionalization?
If you wanted advice from a lawyer or accountant, you would want to check they are registered with their professional body. Likewise if you employ an engineer, or engage an architect for a project, knowing that they have chartered status is reassuring. Since 2000, IT even has its own chartered professional status, CITP, through the British Computer Society. Earning chartered…
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UK Legal Aid Agency investigates cybersecurity incident
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), an executive agency of the UK’s Ministry of Justice that oversees billions in legal funding, warned law firms of a security incident and said the attackers might have accessed financial information. Approximately 2,000 providers, including barristers, solicitor firms, and non-profit organizations, deliver civil and criminal legal aid services in England and Wales under contracts with…
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RSAC Conference 2025 was a sobering reminder of the challenges facing cybersecurity professionals
RSAC Conference 2025 has come to an end, having once again acted as a leading platform for cybersecurity professionals to share the latest data, go into detail on new products and services, and debate some of the trickiest topics in their field. Throughout the week-long event, attendees have heard about some of the nastiest ransomware groups currently operating, new benefits…
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Why cybersecurity matters for small and medium-sized businesses – Computerworld
Online threats are prevalent and technology is advancing at a rapid pace, making cybersecurity an urgent requirement in safeguarding the digital assets of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By protecting vital data, sensitive customer information, and core business operations, SMBs are able to not only defend against cyber-attacks but also harness secure internet connections as a catalyst for growth and competitiveness within…
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Executives think AI can supercharge cybersecurity teams – analysts aren’t convinced
Sentiment over how AI can benefit security teams varies greatly between executives and analysts, with new research highlighting a growing divide over the technology. As organizations adopt AI in greater numbers, 71% of cybersecurity executives recorded in a new report by Exabeam stated that AI had “significantly improved” the productivity of their team. But just 22% of cybersecurity analysts felt…
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Darktrace unveils tailored AI models with a twist for its cybersecurity agent
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has announced new AI models for its agentic AI security tool, with the firm aiming to proactively investigate threats and prevent them from spreading inside a compromised network. Cyber AI Analyst is Darktrace’s agentic AI system, capable of analyzing threat data using custom machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and neural network models. Unlike many other…
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Women show more team spirit when it comes to cybersecurity, yet they’re still missing out on opportunities
Women are much more likely than men to see cybersecurity as a shared responsibility across an organization, but aren’t getting the training they should. Managed threat detection and response provider e2e-assure surveyed 1,000 employees across a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and financial services. Researchers found that while half of women said they viewed cybersecurity as the…
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Cybersecurity firm buying hacker forum accounts to spy on cybercriminals
Swiss cybersecurity firm Prodaft has launched a new initiative called ‘Sell your Source’ where the company purchases verified and aged accounts on hacking forums to to spy on cybercriminals. The goal is to use these accounts to infiltrate cybercrime spaces and communities, collecting valuable intelligence that could lead to the exposure of malicious operations and platforms. “As a threat intelligence company,…
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to rise 12% in 2025 – here are the industries ramping up investment
Global cybersecurity spending is expected to surge this year, fueled by escalating state-sponsored threats and the rise of generative AI, according to new analysis from IDC. Statistics from the consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide show spending is expected to grow by 12.2% across the year and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending – 70% –…
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Poor cybersecurity practices cost SMBs £3.4 billion a year – and 28% risk going out of business after a single attack
Small businesses across the UK are losing £3.4 billion a year thanks to inadequate cybersecurity measures, according to new research. Cyber attacks against SMBs have surged in recent years, analysis from Vodafone Business shows, with more than a third experiencing a cyber incident last year alone. Meanwhile, 28% had between one and five attempted attacks, and 6% were targeted up…
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