Data protection is a fundamental concern to all organisations which hold personal information – and both regulations and penalties are about to become significantly more onerous when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25th May 2018. The GDPR is a set of laws designed to protect personal data from commercial abuse […]
Security
Cyber security centre of excellence to open at Cardiff University
A new research centre set up to provide world-leading research into the ever-growing problem of cyber security has today been launched by Cardiff University and Airbus. The Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Analytics will be located at Cardiff University’s School of Computer Science and Informatics and will be the first centre of its kind […]
Businesses need to act now on Windows Server 2003
Support for Windows Server 2003 ended on July 14th, 2015. This means that Microsoft won’t patch or update this software – no matter what bugs or security holes are found. The remedy may seem simple: update to newer software that is supported with regular patches. But as with all simple solutions, it turns out to […]
A recent NCA report reveals how young people are committing cyber crime
In a recent report from The National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed how young people get into cyber-crime. One of the pathways to becoming a cyber-based criminal is through people getting involved with game-cheat websites or forums that talked about ways to change or “mod” games. These free and easy hacking tools are making committing crimes more […]
WikiLeaks’ CIA revelations highlight emergence of non-malware attacks
The recent leaks of classified CIA information fundamentally demonstrate very real implications for the entire security community. Given the ubiquity of mobile phones and IoT devices, there’s a strong possibility that more hackers will use the revealed tools and vulnerabilities on a mass scale. There are fears that the disclosure of the hacking tools used […]
Why security awareness lacks a rogues’ gallery
When we were kids, we were quick to learn the roles of ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’ and the need for both heroes and villains to make a good game. There was no point in being an evil character if there were no ‘good guys’ to battle against – and vice versa. We played these games to […]
IISP Survey reveals that cyber security is a ‘people problem’
Over 80% of security professionals identify ‘people’ as the industry’s biggest challenge compared to technology and processes, according to the results of the second annual survey from The Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP). The survey also indicates that while 60% of respondents still feel that investment is not keeping pace with threat levels, there […]
DCMS survey reveals cyber crimes on businesses doubled in 2016
A survey from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed that number UK businesses that suffered a cyber attack doubled last year with almost half of firms detecting a breach in 2016, The figures showed that 46% of companies either suffered from a cyber attack or a breach of their computer systems in 2016 compared […]
Indian hackers release details of 1.7 million Snapchat users after backlash against Snapchat CEO
One of the largest social networking sites, Snapchat has been allegedly hacked by Anonymous India. According to reports, the hacking group allegedly leaked 1.7 million Snapchat user’s personal data online. The snapchat CEO, Evan Spiegel’s has caused controversy by allegedly calling India a “poor country”. The allegations are part of a lawsuit filed by previous […]
The emergence of cyber security apprenticeships and why they’re important
Technology is forcing our industries to evolve at a rapid pace. From retail to finance and manufacturing, technology is a catalyst of change and it’s what’s shaping the way we live and work. The technical skills gap in the UK has been much discussed by industry leaders and the government alike. Just last month Theresa […]