October marked Cyber Security Awareness Month, but the conversation doesn’t stop there. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released its annual review titled “It’s Time to Act”. Its message is clear: cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a boardroom priority. Cyber incidents can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and lead to
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a timely reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats. According to the Huntress 2025 Cyber Threat Report, healthcare and education were the most targeted sectors in 2024, accounting for a staggering 38% of all observed incidents. Attacks on technology companies, manufacturing, and government made up nearly a third of
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
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
As we continue on our journey of highlighting Cybersecurity concerns this October, we turn the spotlight to one of the most elusive and dangerous threats in the digital landscape: zero-day exploits. These vulnerabilities, which exist in software but are unknown to the vendor, can be exploited by attackers before a patch is available, making them
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues this October, it’s an opportune time to address a critical aspect of our increasingly digital world: cloud security. The cloud has revolutionised how organisations operate, offering unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, with these advantages come new risks that, if not properly managed, can expose sensitive data and systems to
As we dive into Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, it’s crucial to shine a light on a growing threat that often lurks in the shadows: supply chain attacks. These attacks, which target the vulnerabilities of third-party suppliers and partners, have become a significant concern for organisations across the globe. In an increasingly interconnected world, the
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