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🚨 Yesterday the National Cyber Security Centre's Richard Horne warned that the UK is underestimating the severity of online threats from hostile states and criminal gangs, including major supply chain attacks. He referenced this year's ransomware attack on Synnovis, which caused a critical IT incident across two NHS Trusts and seven hospitals. Supply chain cyber risks extend beyond your organisation's third-party vendors. Fourth-party risks introduce hidden vulnerabilities that could compromise your data and operations. Learn more how to identify, manage and mitigate fourth-party risks, to ensure your organisation remains resilient from threat: https://lnkd.in/gsyRTC7V #CheckPointUKI #riskmanagement #cyberresilience

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🌐 Collaboration Against Ransomware: A Global Effort The UK and Singapore are joining forces to support ransomware victims, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. This collaboration emphasises the importance of shared knowledge and resources in combating cyber threats—a key focus for OneAdvanced. As organisations increasingly rely on digital solutions, prioritising cybersecurity is essential to protect both businesses and their stakeholders. Let’s work together to foster a safer digital landscape! Read the full ComputerWeekly.com article here - https://bit.ly/4eEdBa2 #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #Collaboration

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Step Up Your Defence Against Ransomware! Discover the UK government's latest strategies and recommendations for combating ransomware in 2024. Find it here > https://lnkd.in/dJR_ceCF Protect your assets by staying ahead of the curve. Follow Lateral Connect for all things cybersecurity. #RansomwareProtection #CyberSafety #NCSC #LateralConnect

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Black Arrow Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing 09 August 2024: -UK Business Struggling to Prioritise Cyber Security Needs -The C-Suite Conundrum: Are Senior Executives the Achilles’ Heel of Cyber Security? -Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication -Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service Lower Barriers for Cyber Criminals -How the Theft of 40M UK Voter Register Records was Entirely Preventable -18-Year-Old Security Flaw in Firefox and Chrome Exploited in Attacks -99% of Global 2000 Companies Directly Connected to a Supply Chain Breach -Email Attacks Skyrocket 293% -Police Recover Over $40m Headed to BEC Scammers -Russia's Priorities in Prisoner Swap Suggest Cyber Focus -Point of Entry: Why Hackers Target Stolen Credentials for Initial Access -FBI: BlackSuit Ransomware Behind Over $500 Million in Ransom Demands -Survey: 78% of Ransomware Victims Paid and 74% Suffered Multiple Strikes -Finance Should Pay Much More Attention to Undersea Cables Risk #blackarrowcyber #cyber #threatintelligence #threatreport #opensourceintelligence #riskmanagement #grc https://lnkd.in/eRPYZwZ5

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At Performanta, our Threat Intelligence Team is always on the lookout for new and evolving threats that could impact your organisation's security. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to identify the latest risks, ensuring our SOC is equipped to track and mitigate these threats in real-time. Dive into our latest Threat Intelligence Report to discover the most pressing security concerns and learn actionable steps to enhance the protection of your IT infrastructure > https://lnkd.in/eziMmDjZ Stay informed, stay secure. #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #EmergingThreats #DataProtection #ITSecurity #SOC #RiskManagement #CyberDefense #StaySecure #SecurityAwareness

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New Report on UK Cyber Resilience Strategy reveals 5% of UK CISOs: I ignore NCSC’s Guidance     Full Report = https://lnkd.in/gq_WvCYn     Bravo all to Absolute Security including Nicko van Someren for their great work on #CyberSecurity

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Labour's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill announced earlier this year seeks to fortify the UK's critical infrastructure in an age of ever-evolving and escalating cyber threats. Our recent blog post, "New Cyber Security Bill to Fortify UK’s Critical Infrastructurenpieces together the key objectives, and implications, of the proposed legislation: https://lnkd.in/evJGbHeF... Here are the highlights: 🔐 The Bill seeks to facilitate a more effective and coordinated response to cyber threats by fortifying communications and collaboration between government, industry, and law enforcement. 🔐SMBs will face increased regulatory requirements, including enhanced incident reporting and increased compliance burden. This could lead to potential cost increases through investment in additional security measures. 🔐 The new Bill emphasises the need for the adoption of a proactive approach to cyber security, especially for SMBs. This includes conducting regular risk assessments, investing in training, and implementing strong security measures. #WeAreBabble #Babble #CyberSecurity #UK #Legislation #CyberThreats #DataProtection #SMBs #BusinessSecurity #Technology #RiskManagement #CyberResilience

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In case you missed it, last month, our own Wayne Proctor and Frank Raimondi joined Tim Golden (Compliance Scorecard) to discuss the role of penetration testing, the value of independent third-party testing, and how CISOs can help drive robust defense strategies. Click here to watch the recording: https://hubs.ly/Q02zRGtt0 #PenTesting

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Cyber Security Sector Sees Record Growth! The UK cyber security sector has experienced unprecedented growth, reflecting the increasing importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gUKK-H6k Follow Lateral Connect for the latest updates and tips. #CyberSecurity #IndustryGrowth #TechNews #UKGovernment #LateralConnect

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Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats - DataCentreNews UK: Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats  DataCentreNews UK #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

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Missed our Threat Intelligence Workshop? No worries—we've got you covered! 🔍 Our Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher, Tammy Harper, delves into key questions about threat intelligence collection in our latest blog post: ● How the disruption of Telegram has affected threat actor operations ● Starting points for building effective intelligence requirements ● Identifying and validating reliable intelligence sources Ready to deepen your understanding of Threat Intelligence Collection? Click the link below to learn more! #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #InfoSec

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The new UK government is facing a threat landscape more challenging than ever before. It requires the new administration to take decisive action, and hold all businesses accountable for improving the UK’s level of cyber preparedness. Learn more about cybersecurity preparedness here: https://ow.ly/7G2r50SBtIq #UKElection2024 #CyberRisk #cybersecurity

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New to the cyber sector or just want to know more about cyber in general? The great thing about our clusters is that to be a member of their #community you don’t need to work in cyber! From general cyber awareness training and discussions to entry-level workshops, attending an in-person or online #cyber event is an easy way to get your foot in the door of cyber. Check out what events are happening around you today: https://zurl.co/kWtN

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Regina Bluman, cyber security advisor from Pinsent Masons, tells our audience that 35% of cyber attacks and threats are the result of a 3rd party vulnerability rather than the business'. If you're interested in reading a case that managed the postmortem incredibly well, she suggests the British Library breach! #LPM2024 #smelawfirms #lawfirms #legalmarket #legalbusiness #cybersecurity #cyberthreat #cyberattack

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What better week is there than UK Cyber Week to announce that we are working towards the Cyber Essentials Plus Certification?! We take Cyber Security very seriously here and in our article, our IT, MIS, and Data manager, Denise Keogh, explains why.

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