On 20 October 2025, a major outage across Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted operations for thousands of companies globally, including banks and consumer apps. The incident, caused by DNS resolution issues in AWS’s US-East-1 region, has impacted services such as Salesforce, Slack, Okta and major UK banks including Lloyds Bank and Halifax. The outage highlights
As we mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s impossible to ignore the seismic shift that artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to the cybersecurity landscape. For many organisations, AI represents both innovation and a source of growing concern. The question is no longer whether AI will impact cybersecurity, it’s how do we harness AI’s potential while managing
Following a recent cyberattack on a third-party software supplier, airports across Europe have faced significant disruption. This incident serves as a wake-up call for the aviation sector, and any industry tethered to digital systems, that your cybersecurity is only as resilient as the weakest link in your supply chain. The attack, as reported in Infosecurity
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a timely opportunity for organisations to reflect on how deeply security is embedded into their company culture. While technical controls and firewalls are essential, the truth is that cybersecurity is not just the IT department’s concern. It’s a shared responsibility that spans every role, every team, and every process. Why
Greetings, fellow cyber guardians. Navigating the world of cybersecurity can feel overwhelming. With threats evolving faster than ever, it’s easy to wonder if your business is truly prepared. That’s why we’ve pulled together the most critical insights from the past few months, from AI threats to the latest reports, to help you stay informed without
As we move through the second half of 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to shift rapidly. Earlier this year, Huntress released their 2025 Cyber Threat Report, which provides an in depth analysis of the trends, behaviours and techniques observed in 2024. The report painted a stark picture of how threat actors have evolved, leveraging more sophisticated
Cybersecurity often brings to mind digital barriers such as firewalls and encrypted data, forming a mental picture of high tech shields protecting sensitive information. These tools are essential, but they’re only one part of the solution. Good cybersecurity isn’t just about robust systems, it’s fundamentally about people. Your employees are your most critical defence, acting
Last week, the cybersecurity community gathered in London for the 30th edition of Infosecurity Europe. With the theme “Building a Safer Cyber World,” this year’s event brought together thought leaders, practitioners, and trailblazers coming together to address the most urgent digital challenges. At Inavate Consulting, we were particularly engaged by the conference agenda, many of the keynote topics echoed
As cybersecurity consultants with expertise in ISO 27001 implementation, governance, and other related standards, we’ve spent years helping organisations design security frameworks built on prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement. But let’s be honest, something fundamental has shifted. Jane Frankland MBE puts it brilliantly in her latest article, “When Prevention Fails: How Hackers and AI are
In This Issue How Internal Auditing Strengthens ISO 27001 Security UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape in a Geopolitical World Advice from a Middle-Aged Woman in Tech Retail Cyber Attacks Highlight Urgent Need for Robust Security Across All Sectors AI and Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Begins with Leadership, Not Technology In our quarterly
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