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Cybersecurity concerns continue to rise among physical security professionals, new research shows

Nearly a third of end-users said that their organisations were targeted by cyber threats, according to new research. Read More

More organisations to benefit from National Cyber Security Centre’s cyber incident response scheme

Ron Alalouff reports on the expansion of the NCSC’s cyber incident response scheme to provide a two-tier system for victim organisations. Read More

ICO issues warning over smart devices collecting personal data

The ICO has announced a crackdown on connected devices, with action to be taken against manufacturers who fail data security obligations. Read More

Perimeter fencing manufacturer hit by cyber-attack

News that perimeter fencing manufacturer, Zaun Ltd., was the subject of a cyber-attack by global ransomware group, LockBit, in August. Read More

Top 10 cyber security trends for 2022

Andrew Gogarty, Chief Security Evangelist at Secon, shares his predictions for the top cyber security trends set to hit the industry in 2022. Read More

Why access control has become an important front in the war against cybercrime

Chief Product Officer at 2N TELEKOMUNIKACE, investigates why access control has become an important asset in the fight against Cybercrime. Read More

Cyber threats disrupt return of education

As if the return of the academic year wasn’t already disrupted enough from the COVID-19 pandemic, reports indicate that a number of UK institutions have also been subject to cyber-attacks during the summer. Read More

A pandemic and remote working: Cyber security under the microscope

Highlighting advice available from the NCSC, Hunter Seymour reports on the cyber security issues that have affected so many IT and security teams during the pandemic as employees have moved to remote working. Read More

Travelex: Company cites cyber attack as key factor in administration announcement

Foreign exchange company, Travelex is continuing to be held to ransom by hackers, after a cyber-attack forced the firm to revert back to pen and paper, rather than using its computer systems. Read More

Smart cameras vulnerable to hacking, highlights the NCSC

Smart cameras and other Internet of Things devices are being targeted by cyber-attackers because of the use of default settings, says the National Cyber Security Centre. Read More

MGM Resorts hit by cyber attack, leaking personal data of guests

Hackers invade personal data of 10.6 million guests who stayed at MGM Resorts hotel during the summer of 2019. Read More

WATCH: IFSEC Global’s Top 5 most read in January

The top 5 most read articles in January 2020 includes the latest breaking news updates on cyber attack on foriegn exchange company, Travelex, and a hotel fined £45k for fire safety failings. Read More

How much do businesses financially invest into cyber security?

Research shows that cyber security investment figures have increased in 2018 and 2019, in various sectors across the UK, compared to the previous year according to Specops Software. Read More



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