Cyber Security news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in Cyber Security consulting in the UK:

Zscaler and Cognizant collaborate to bring AI-enabled security to clients Global consulting firm Cognizant has continued its push into the field of AI services, with a new partnership to simplify security for its clients.
13 January 2025
CYPFER collaborates with Lennox Lewis for 'knockout' cybersecurity offering Global cybersecurity consultancy CYPFER has announced a new partnership with heavyweight boxing legend Lennox Lewis.
08 January 2025
The lowdown on the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is primarily focused on increasing the resilience of critical infrastructure by expanding the scope of current cyber regulations to protect more digital service
02 September 2024
Quarter of manufacturers only have basic cybersecurity plans Manufacturing firms are more wary of threats from ransomware, data leakage and phishing attacks than other firms.
22 August 2024
First Actuarial picks up Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation First Actuarial has gained new credentials to help verify its cybersecurity capabilities. The Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation addresses pension scheme trustees' concerns about digital threats.
07 August 2024
Data breach victims up by more than 1,000% Data breach victim figures have risen exponentially, according to new research – with one recent case alone impacting more than 6 million people.
05 August 2024
CrowdStrike crisis shows need for transformation of tech management Major tech outages have recently impacted customers and operations around the world – from banks to airports.
25 July 2024
Financial services sector most mature in cybersecurity Financial services players are the most mature in terms of their cyber-security infrastructure, according to a new study from Wavestone.
16 July 2024
How cybersecurity experts can help defend the NHS As the NHS is tasked with doing more than ever with less, hackers have made repeated attempts to take advantage of the health service’s vulnerabilities.
14 June 2024
How data champions can boost regulatory compliance For companies of all sizes, across all sectors, the prospect of keeping up-to-date and adhering to an increasingly complex data regulatory landscape is a daunting one.
05 June 2024
How professional services firms can navigate cybersecurity threats With cyber-attacks against professional services firms increasing at an alarming rate – the number of the UK’s top 100 law firms alone experiencing an attack rising from 45% in 2018/19 to 73% in the
08 March 2024
Most cyber breaches in financial services and healthcare A new report from Kroll has found that the healthcare and financial sectors remain the leading focus for data breaches.
27 February 2024
Banks face an ongoing challenge against cyber attacks International research from ServiceNow shows that banks face an ongoing challenge to protect their systems from sophisticated attacks.
21 February 2024
Businesses in UK and Ireland exposed to cyber-attacks by remote work Firms from the UK and Ireland are enduring a steep increase in ransomware attacks – with Ireland worst hit of any country in Europe according to a new study.
15 February 2024
Digital still key to transforming at pace in 2024 Following the explosive development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the Internet of Things in 2023, the acceleration of digital change in 2024 promises to bring further opportunities
25 January 2024
Companies and regulators must do more on data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office is fining companies for SMS and calls, but only reprimanding data breaches.
17 January 2024
AI-powered solutions could boost operational resilience in 2024 To ensure adherence to a raft of new regulations, turning to third-party IT and cybersecurity consultants will be key in 2024.
12 December 2023
Amey and Indra join forces to digitise UK rail signalling Professional services firm Amey and technology firm Indra have formed a partnership to establish an open digital signalling ecosystem for the UK’s rail networks.
05 December 2023
Fewer firms see cybersecurity technology as 'high value for money' Businesses are increasingly aware that security technology is only as valuable to their goals as the people who use it.
30 November 2023
Firms must not overlook security amid generative AI goldrush A new report has found that while the vast majority of businesses are now deploying Generative AI in some capacity, but a sizeable minority are failing to act on their fears of its misuse.
20 November 2023
Cybercriminals continue to target supply-chain weaknesses Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting supply chains, as they look to take advantage of vulnerabilities within third parties to gain access to key data.
14 November 2023
Delta Capita launches cyber practice for financial services industry Delta Capita, a leading global capital markets consulting, managed services and technology provider, today announces the launch of its new cyber practice and the rollout of multiple new services to h
10 November 2023
High profile attacks highlight shift in cyber-crime The last few weeks have seen attacks against large organisations across all sectors with a variety of tactics – all organisations have to be aware of the increasing threats.
26 October 2023
AI could help healthcare providers boost cyber defences The average cost of a data breach in the healthcare sector has increased 53.3% since 2020.
19 September 2023
UK bucks trend as data breach costs fall by 16% The cost of a data breach has become higher than ever, with a new report suggesting organisations are now paying an average of almost $4.5 million to deal with them.
25 August 2023
How AI can bolster data security The average cost of a data breach reaches has reached an all-time high, but AI and automation offer a major opportunity to turn the tide on hackers.
24 August 2023
Three ways schools can protect against cyber-attacks With the percentage of schools reporting cyber breaches having risen by double-digits in 2022, it is more important than ever that they implement strategies to protect their students’ data.
22 August 2023
The Digital Operational Resilience Act and the role of IT consultancies The Digital Operational Resilience Act is the latest piece of regulation to be introduced to ensure that businesses in the financial sector are resilient enough to withstand a cyber-attack.
26 June 2023
Firms less concerned with HR as cyber concerns grow Questions around hiring and retaining top talent remain among the most important on boardroom agendas – but they are seen as lessimportant than they were 12 months ago.
05 April 2023
Rev-Trac and Turnkey Consulting to fight SAP cyber-attacks As SAP systems become interconnected with every facet of business, the risk of hacking rises.
23 February 2023
How businesses can safeguard customer data As companies respond to a rising number of cyber-attacks, UK data analytics consultancy Dufrain has shared some key tips for safeguarding customer data.
03 February 2023
Ankura InterXeptor to help clients monitor cyber-risks Global advisory firm Ankura has launched a new cybersecurity solutions service.
23 November 2022

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