Cyber Security news in the UK | Page 4

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

Accenture launches new security hub in Edinburgh Global consultancy Accenture has become the latest in a succession of firms to unveil a new presence in Scotland, as the country works to position itself as a post-Brexit technology hub.
23 November 2018
UK workers aware of cyberthreats but hostile to IT departments According to a new study almost 80% of UK workers see regulatory and security compliance as the responsibility of everyone in an organisation.
13 November 2018
Bank of England deploys war-games to battle hackers As war-gaming and the concept of gamification continue to rise in popularity among a business world constantly called on to adapt to new challenges, the Bank of England has confirmed it has engaged a
13 November 2018
13% of IT workers share passwords with peers despite fears of identity theft As organisations become more aware that bad cybersecurity practices leave their businesses open to infiltration and breaches, many employees and bosses remain unwilling to apply this logic to their o
08 November 2018
Growth of the gig economy comes with a cybersecurity threat The UK currently has around 2 million freelancers, and in the coming years the number of gig economy workers is forecasted to continue its meteoric rise.
15 October 2018
Financial institutions failing to detect cyber breaches for over a week The world of business has been working diligently to respond to a glut of cyber threats that have hit home in recent years.
27 September 2018
London cybersecurity consultancy CNS Group purchased by Six Degrees Global cloud managed service provider Six Degrees has completed the scoop of London-based cybersecurity firm CNS Group, for an undisclosed fee.
18 September 2018
Five reasons cyber security is more important than ever The threat of cybercrime to businesses is rising fast.
30 August 2018
Grant Thornton appoints new cyber security consulting leader As Grant Thornton works to attract new business in the cyber security consulting field, it has appointed a new leader for its cyber security wing.
28 August 2018
Parker Fitzgerald appoints leaders for Cyber Risk and RegTech practices Global consultancy Parker Fitzgerald has appointed two new practice leaders, in anticipation of rising demand in some of its newest sectors.
20 July 2018
Firms must hone 'cyber risk appetite' to win war against hackers Cybercrime is a continuous threat for organisations, and the protecting companies from highly motivated attackers is therefore a constant and on-going process.
13 June 2018
Deloitte to invest £430 million in bolstering cyber security defences As cyber threats continue to evolve, threatening the security of consulting firms and clients alike, Deloitte has announced plans to significantly boost its cyber security offering.
05 June 2018
GDPR preparation has cost FTSE 350 businesses around $1.1 billion With the GDPR’s implementation a matter of days away, companies in the UK are still scrambling to comply with the European law.
23 May 2018
Unilever partners with PwC for consulting, M&A, sustainability, HR and cyber British-Dutch transnational consumer goods company Unilever hired the consulting and corporate finance arm of PwC on several occasions for several projects, last year.
16 April 2018
Deloitte appoints head of Europol as Senior Cyber Partner Big Four firm Deloitte has named the former head of Europol as its new Senior Cyber Partner.
27 March 2018
Investors and CEOs upbeat about growth but anxious about cyber threats Investors and CEOs are upbeat about the prospects of their own companies, as well as the global economy, according to a new study.
26 March 2018
Majority of companies now hit by a cybersecurity skills gap According to a new study, the UK has the world’s third largest cybersecurity talent pool.
22 February 2018
Former BBC Director Simon Marr leads Risk & Security consultancy wing of WYG Simon Marr has been appointed as Divisional Director of WYG’s Risk & Security Consultancy business.
20 February 2018
Cloud security comes into question as Atos' Winter Olympics service hit Hackers armed with destructive malware appear to have compromised the main IT service provider for the Winter Olympic Games.
19 February 2018
Businesses worried technology aimed at reducing risk could have opposite effect According to new analysis, many financial professionals are increasingly weary of technology, as disruption resulting from innovations designed to streamline business may actually complicate it in un
16 February 2018
GDPR spurs companies to boost cybersecurity precautions The rapidly approaching enforcement of the new General Data protection regulation in May 2018 has spurred companies across the UK to up their efforts to become compliant.
01 February 2018
Digital disruption, change resistance and cyber are top Board concerns Board members perceive a much riskier environment in 2018 compared with 2017.
24 January 2018
KPMG acquires cybersecurity business Cyberinc, adds 190 experts Global professional services network KPMG has acquired cybersecurity business Cyberinc.
05 January 2018
KPMG appoints cybersecurity expert David Ferbrache as Chief Technology Officer KPMG has promoted government cybersecurity and company veteran to the role of Chief Technology Officer.
04 January 2018
GDPR compliance to cost FTSE100 firms £15 million, banks face largest bill As the May 2018 implementation deadline for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) looms, many firms are still scrambling to prepare for the landmark legislation.
21 December 2017
Poor board level buy-in hampering cybersecurity of global businesses Cybersecurity remains a key area of concern for businesses globally.
20 December 2017
Cybersecurity progress being made but people remain weak link Poor cybersecurity has been estimated to cost up to $480 billion in lost GDP globally.
15 December 2017
Low data protection and poor staff training leave businesses open to cyber threats The increasingly sophisticated techniques employed by cybercriminals mean that digital data is increasingly at risk.
07 December 2017
GDPR trust issues likely to affect TV, phone and internet providers most The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into full force from May 25 next year, with new compliance demands likely to lead to increased user scrutiny, and related costs.
05 December 2017
Cybersecurity breaches in UK prevalent but at relatively low level Cybersecurity breaches continue to affect companies of all sizes across the UK, with 46% of recently surveyed firms detecting a breach in the past 12 months.
30 November 2017
The top five impacts of GDPR on the financial services industry Nathan Snyder, a partner at consulting firm Brickendon, reflects on the top five impacts of GDPR on the financial services industry.
21 November 2017
CFOs keen to combat data uncertainty but lag on tech spending Data security, data ownership and the use of cloud technology are stirring uncertainty among global Chief Financial Officers, according to a new study.
20 November 2017

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