Paris 2024 Could Set A New World Record, But Not By The Athletes
Paris 2024 expected to see “eight to ten times more” cyberattacks than Japan’s 450 million With Paris 2024 now finished, security teams were braced against the heightened threat of cyberattacks facing this year’s Games. Previous Games, and any large sporting event for that matter, have seen threat actors increase their activity looking to monetise their […]
Three ways firms can protect themselves from AI cybersecurity risks
Across the world, we are seeing a rise in the number of cyber-attacks, with research finding an 8% spike in global cyber-attacks in the second quarter of this year – the most significant increase in the last two years. Accelerated digitalisation across our professional and personal lives, increasingly sophisticated attack techniques used by cybercriminals as […]
API Security Threats Rising As Confidence Also Increases
API security breaches are increasing, even as many organisations express confidence in their security strategies. Is there a disconnect between perception and reality? APIs are the connective tissue linking applications and services in the modern enterprises that fuel today’s digital economy. But unfortunately, APIs are a lucrative target for attackers and our latest API Security report reveals […]
AI under siege: Protecting business-critical models from cyberattacks
The impact that AI is having on our daily lives only continues to intensify. Just 10 years ago, we witnessed the debut of Amazon Alexa and the introduction of AI-powered Echo devices into our homes. In the same year, meanwhile, Tesla rolled out its Autopilot software with autonomous steering, braking, and speed adjustments, showcasing the […]
Effective strategies to strengthen your API Security
Application programming interfaces (APIs) serve as an important link between businesses and their customers, as well as enhancing workflow efficiency. However, without proper security measures in place, APIs can become gateways exposing organisations to significant risks and vulnerabilities. Gartner research predicted that APIs would become the most targeted method for attacks in 2022. Incidents, such […]
AI and security: It is complicated but doesn’t need to be
AI is growing in popularity and this trend is only set to continue. This is supported by Gartner which states that approximately 80% of enterprises will have used generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) application programming interfaces (APIs) or models by 2026. However, AI is a broad and ubiquitous term, and, in many instances, it covers a range of […]
Ransomware: A Growing Threat
How Organisations Can Stay Ahead. With July being Ransomware Awareness Month, companies must be as prepared as ever to protect vital data assets. Ransomware is becoming the most pervasive cyber threat, with the number of victims increasing by 20% in 2024. This is supported by The State of Ransomware Report 2024, finding that 59% of organisations were […]
Why Are Security Vendors So Obsessed with Board Attention?
The Board needs to take an elevated view on cybersecurity, looking for cross-functional governance matters beyond the mere technical horizon As I was looking back at the role of the Board around cybersecurity oversight in the context of this recent report from Diligent and BitSight, I was shocked to see the number of vendor-led or vendor-sponsored articles I was […]
The Evolution of Security and Identity is Key to Successful Digital Transformation
Not a day goes by when we don’t hear about yet another data breach or sophisticated compromise. As a result, there cannot be a C-Suite executive that is unaware of the cyber threats their organisation faces, either through guidance from their security teams or the constant media reporting of ransomware or data theft as a […]
The dynamic transformation of enterprise fraud management ecosystems
With the ongoing advancements in technology, new regulatory mandates and the changing tactics of fraudsters, Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM) is always trying to stay ahead of the curve. The last few years have shown this trio of trends can align to create a perfect storm within the EFM landscape. Legacy EFM ecosystems no longer stand […]