Investment in cybersecurity start-ups defies lockdown slowdown
Cybersecurity startups in the UK have raised more than $880 million since lockdown was first enforced, a new report from Plexal and Beauhurst shows. The majority of investment, however, went towards relatively well established firms and only circa $16 million went to newly formed startups looking for their first investors. Investment into cybersecurity startups rose by more than half (52 …
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IEEE survey: a post-Covid cybersecurity roadmap for 2021
It has become something of a routine for the passing of the year to be marked by technology predictions. As interesting as it is to do a bit of crystal ball gazing, these trends often feel largely incremental, with most predictions littered with the latest buzzwords and marketing chatter. However, 2020 is a year like no other, and no doubt …
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How organizations can keep their cybersecurity resolutions in the 2021
As new technologies emerge, organizations must adapt to the changing norms and values of our connected society. Information security teams must consider the suitability of implementing evolving or poorly secured technology within the organization. Failure to protect against attacks will leave operations exposed to significant negative financial impacts and considerable damage to brand reputation. Alongside new technologies, the geopolitical arena …
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Barely any businesses have a dedicated cybersecurity team
The smaller the company, the greater the chances it doesn’t have a dedicated cybersecurity team. This is according to a new report from Python development specialists STX Next. Polling 250 CTOs around the world for the report, STX Next found that just 20 percent of companies have an internal team dedicated to cybersecurity. Larger companies with greater resources are far …
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AI set to replace cybersecurity professionals within a decade
If you work in cybersecurity, chances are your current job will be performed by AI within a decade, according to a new report from Trend Micro. The company polled 500 IT directors, managers, CIOs and CTOs about what they believe cybersecurity will look like in 2030, and more than four in ten (41 percent) are confident AI will completely replace …
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Cybersecurity professionals worry about breaking the law when defending their organization
Cybersecurity professionals are struggling to balance the need to defend their organizations and the need to adhere to laws and regulations. This is according to a new report from the CyberUp Campaign and TechUK, which argues that the Computer Misuse Act, a piece of legislation that has been in effect since 1990, hinders efforts to protect business assets. The legislation …
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Bitdefender 2020 Antivirus is a cybersecurity solution for every type of user.
Bitdefender 2020 is the range of products coming to us from a Romanian cyber-security company with longtime experience in this industry and a reputation for powerful and efficient antivirus software. This range consists of Antivirus Free Edition, Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, and Total Security. Each of them offers quality protection against malware and advanced features that vary depending on the …
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020: Overcoming new threats
Every year since 2003, October has been designated Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a time to reflect on our safety habits online and to raise awareness of the increasing importance of cybersecurity for businesses and individuals alike. This year’s theme is ‘Think Before U Click’ (#ThinkB4UClick), a slogan that stresses the importance of personal accountability and a proactive approach to improving …
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Many UK organizations did not make cybersecurity a priority during the pandemic
IT and OT security professionals working at industrial enterprises claim the number of cybersecurity threats has risen substantially since the start of the pandemic, and their organizations are not doing enough to tackle the issue. This is according to a new report from operational security firm Claroty, based on a poll of 200 UK staff working on critical infrastructure at …
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SMBs would leave their IT service provider over cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a top priority for UK SMBs, according to a new report from ConnectWise. So much so, that the majority would happily switch IT service providers if it meant gaining access to the “right” cybersecurity solution. First and foremost, companies want to be confident in their ability to respond to cybersecurity incidents, minimizing damage and loss. More than four …
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