According to the NCSC’s latest annual review, the UK is facing an unprecedented rise in cyber threats. The organisation handled 204 nationally significant attacks in the past year, up from 89 in the previous 12 months. Of a total of 429 incidents handled, 18 were categorised as ‘highly significant’, meaning that they had the potential […]
Telecom networks are the invisible backbone of Europe’s digital society. They power daily communications, online banking and commerce, enable critical sectors like healthcare, energy and transport, and guarantee that emergency services remain accessible at all times. Without them, Europe’s economy, public services and democratic life would grind to a halt. Protecting these vital infrastructures is […]
Delinea, a provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralised authorisation, has published research on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping identity security. According to the report, AI in Identity Security Demands a New Playbook, only 44 per cent of organisations say their security architecture is fully equipped to support […]
Research reveals that illicit streaming devices (ISDs) in Taiwan are not only enabling rampant piracy, but also potentially pose significant cybersecurity threats to consumers and national infrastructure. The study was released at an enforcement workshop hosted in Taipei by the Taiwan Society of Convergence and the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP). The […]
Vodafone Business and Fortinet have announced an expanded global partnership, extending the reach of their converged networking and cybersecurity services to additional countries across Europe and Asia, as well as the US. Together, the two companies are helping businesses deliver on the connectivity needs of today’s hybrid workforce and confront the growing volume and sophistication […]
Technetix Group, the broadband technology provider, has successfully renewed and upgraded its ISO27001 certification to the latest ISO27001:2022 standard, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of information security and data protection. Geert van Gesink, Vice President IT at Technetix, commented: “Achieving the upgrade to the latest ISO27001:2022 certification standard is a significant milestone for Technetix. […]
KETS Quantum Security has completed development of a security-hardened and scalable quantum key distribution (QKD) prototype. The unique system is designed to protect critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks and was funded by a £1.7 million Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) government contract. Awarded by Innovate UK, as part of the National Quantum Technologies Programme, BT […]
SafeShark, the UK’s cybersecurity compliance and assurance provider for connected devices, has announced a partnership with CyberWhiz, a specialist IoT cybersecurity solutions provider and compliance consultancy, to expand its services in Europe. CyberWhiz will act as an official agent for SafeShark’s services in the EU supporting manufacturers in ensuring regulatory compliance and cybersecurity resilience. The […]
Zayo Group, a communications infrastructure provider, has released its biannual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, revealing a nearly 82 per cent surge in attack frequency between 2023 and 2024. Attack volume almost doubled from 90,000 incidents in 2023 to 165,000 in 2024, as cybercriminals leverage AI and expanding adoption of IoT devices to […]
A study from Juniper Research forecasts that the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will reach 28 billion by 2028; rising from only 14 billion in 2024. This represents a growth of over 100 per cent over the next four years. However, despite this sizable growth, it warned that as the complexity […]