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New CrowdStrike Report reveals more cyber-attacks in the first half of 2020 than the whole of 2019

1 New CrowdStrike Report reveals more cyber-attacks in the first half of 2020 than the whole of 2019

Cybersecurity expert CrowdStrike has released its CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch 2020 Threat Hunting Report which reveals the company has stopped 41,000 potential intrusions in the first half of 2020, compared to the 35,000 it saw in the whole of 2019.

Rackspace Technology and M1 finance accelerate fraud detection

2 Rackspace Technology and M1 finance accelerate fraud detection

Rackspace Technology, the end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has announced that it brought expanded Amazon Web Services (AWS) capabilities to M1 Finance, a Chicago-based online financial services company. This has helped M1 Finance accelerate fraud detection and enable real-time dynamic data querying through an efficient data pipeline.

Sectigo and Trustify announce strategic partnership to deliver next-generation web security solutions across Europe

3 Sectigo and Trustify announce strategic partnership to deliver next-generation web security solutions across Europe

Sectigo, provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Trustify, have partnered to deliver advanced web security solutions to companies of all sizes across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

BullGuard expands Its channel line-up of security and privacy solutions with BullGuard VPN

4 BullGuard expands Its channel line-up of security and privacy solutions with BullGuard VPN

Cybersecurity company, BullGuard, has expanded its channel product portfolio with the launch of BullGuard VPN, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) solution that is claimed to be easy for consumers to install and use. 

CyberSmart rebrand complements 445% growth in cyber compliance revenue

5 CyberSmart rebrand complements 445% growth in cyber compliance revenue

Cybersecurity firm CyberSmart has announced a complete rebrand of its corporate identity.

3D printing poses a ‘grave and growing threat’ to people’s privacy, experts warn

6 3D printing poses a ‘grave and growing threat’ to people’s privacy, experts warn

3D printing technology poses a ‘grave and growing threat’ to individual privacy because of the potential for products to reveal private information about individuals, experts have warned.

Acronis Global Cyber Summit features a line-up of thought leaders on the future of modern cyber protection

7 Acronis Global Cyber Summit features a line-up of thought leaders on the future of modern cyber protection

Acronis has announced several of the keynote speakers and panellists participating in the annual Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020, taking place as a free virtual event 19-21 October 2020.

Distology announces new partnership with data and payment security provider comforte AG

8 Distology announces new partnership with data and payment security provider comforte AG

Enterprise data security company comforte AG has entered into a new partnership with channel distributor Distology. Comforte specialises in data protection technologies that provide GDPR and PCI compliance for business around the globe, such as data discovery, tokenisation and encryption.

How electronic security can enhance workplace safety during the pandemic

9 How electronic security can enhance workplace safety during the pandemic

If you are reviewing your safety measures to protect staff from COVID-19, no doubt you will already have put in place the more basic measures, such as extra cleaning, sanitation stations, 2m distance markings etc. However, you may not have considered using your security systems to assist in this.

Cybersecurity becomes the fastest growing start-up sector in UK during Covid-19

10 Cybersecurity becomes the fastest growing start-up sector in UK during Covid-19

Funding has increased by a staggering 940% for UK cybersecurity start-ups since the beginning of lockdown - with £496m being raised in the first half of 2020, almost outstripping the 2019 total of £521m.

Computer Security

Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

  • Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
  • Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
  • Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
  • Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.

Cybersecurity

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.

There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:

  • Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
  • Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
  • Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.

Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.

Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.

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