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NETSCOUT’S latest Threat Intelligence report uncovers prime targets for cyber criminals as attacks accelerate

1 NETSCOUT’S latest Threat Intelligence report uncovers prime targets for cyber criminals as attacks accelerate

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., provider of service assurance and security, has announced the findings of its Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of 2019.

Fidelis Cybersecurity announces new partnership with e92plus

2 Fidelis Cybersecurity announces new partnership with e92plus

Fidelis Cybersecurity, provider of threat detection, has announced a partnership agreement with e92plus to become the strategic distribution partner for the vendor’s Fidelis Elevate solution across the UK.

70 Percent of organisations will be using Security-as-a-Service by 2021

3 70 Percent of organisations will be using Security-as-a-Service by 2021

Thycotic, a provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions to 10,000 organisations worldwide, including 15 percent of the Fortune 1000, has released the findings from its 2019 Global Research Report: ‘Security-as-a-Service on the Rise’, which is based on interviews with IT managers and technology decision makers at the KuppingerCole European Identity & Cloud conference in Munich in May.

GCHQ accelerator alumni CyberSmart raises £1.3M VC funding to accelerate growth

4 GCHQ accelerator alumni CyberSmart raises £1.3M VC funding to accelerate growth

CyberSmart, a GCHQ Cyber Accelerator alumni, has secured £1.3 million in new financing led by deep-tech investor IQ Capital, after two years in stealth mode.

Rockwell Automation expands its threat detection services globally

5 Rockwell Automation expands its threat detection services globally

More than half of all respondents to an LNS Research survey said their industrial facility has experienced a cybersecurity breach.

ZTE launches its Cybersecurity Lab Europe in Brussels

6 ZTE launches its Cybersecurity Lab Europe in Brussels

ZTE Corporation, the international provider of telecommunications, enterprise, and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has furthered its commitment to improving security for the ICT industry by opening its Cybersecurity Lab Europe in Brussels, Belgium.

European Commission launches Evolve Project to tackle big data processing

7 European Commission launches Evolve Project to tackle big data processing

Evolve is a project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.

Commvault unveils ‘simplest, most profitable partner programme’ in its history

8 Commvault unveils ‘simplest, most profitable partner programme’ in its history

Commvault has announced a step forward in its partner-first strategy with a new, global partner programme that makes it easier and more profitable to do business with Commvault.

Businesses urged to review their cyber insurance after record level of attacks

9 Businesses urged to review their cyber insurance after record level of attacks

Following reports that cyber-attacks on UK businesses have hit an all-time high of one every 50 seconds, Jelf, leading advisors on insurance and risk management, has urged businesses to review their cyber insurance and ensure they have the correct cover in place.

Cyber attacks reach record levels as UK businesses are attacked every 50 seconds online

10 Cyber attacks reach record levels as UK businesses are attacked every 50 seconds online

Analysis from Beaming, the business ISP, reveals that businesses in the UK were on the receiving end of 146,491 attempted cyber attacks each, on average, in the second quarter of 2019.

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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