What can we learn from Facebook going down?
Many of us could not imagine a world without social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram. However, this became a reality for billions of users on 4 October [...]
What role does cyber security play in digital transformation?
The capabilities of modern technology have continued to progress, with widespread digitisation sweeping through almost every aspect of our lives. Digital transformation takes digitisation one step further, integrating technology [...]
GDPR and data masking: the race to secure sensitive data
The average cost of data breaches has surged to $4.24 million in 2021 — the highest total cost in the 17-year history of the annual IBM Cost of a [...]
Optimising threat modelling with artificial intelligence and machine learning
Threat detection and response are among the most critical elements of cyber security — particularly in recent times, with statistics suggesting that cyber crime is up by 600% since [...]
Security sourcing strategies under the cloud of COVID
Now over a year into the pandemic that has changed the working habits of people worldwide, we continue to see the impact it is having on cyber security sourcing. [...]
Microservices architecture: maintaining the customer experience
It is likely that all large companies are already utilising microservices as part of their business strategies. But microservices — small, loosely coupled services that make up a larger [...]
CMM: cyber security beyond compliance
In recent years, 'compliance' has become a bit of a buzzword within the cyber security sphere. However, whilst companies have been concerning themselves with ticking regulatory boxes, they have [...]
Customer IAM: driving the digital ‘high street’ forward
The UK high street has been struggling for some time now. Maplin, Toys R Us and New Look went into administration in 2018, and 2019 told a similar story [...]
Adopting AI: balancing automation with risk management
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already found its way into many mainstream business applications — redefining the modern workplace and unleashing the power of data and automation across a broad [...]
IAM trends: what can we expect from 2021?
If 2020 taught us one thing, it is that you cannot control everything. Sometimes, no matter how prepared you are, an unprecedented event can throw your entire business completely [...]
Has 2020 compromised your business’ cyber security?
This year has seen a lot of disruption, and thanks to COVID-19, businesses of all shapes and sizes have faced increased financial pressures. At the same time, we have [...]
Debunking 7 common cyber security misconceptions
The cyber security industry has grown exponentially over the past decade, with more resources being deployed to counter threats. Yet, a new cyber-attack occurs somewhere on the web every [...]
Risk management: how to secure your AI and machine learning projects
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications have multiplied significantly over the past few years. As they grow in popularity, these tools are increasingly underpinning our everyday lives [...]
Protecting your company’s intellectual property
Data breaches are a regular feature in the news lately. More often than not, these news stories are concerned with the theft and exposure of customer information. But what [...]