We’re all used to gloom and doom, political upheaval, pandemic woes, economic cliff-edges and all sorts of macro risks that, sometimes, we forget to look at the stuff that’s going right. To brighten this January, here’s one such example: hackers are failing to keep up with the pace of new vulnerabilities found in software and hardware.

Chris Allen, organised crime researcher, lecturer and consultant, picks five must-reads for any cybersecurity professional

Sensors reported a staggering 199.7 million ransomware attacks globally in the third quarter of 2020, as organisations worldwide struggled to keep systems secure from cyber criminals. So… SC Media spoke to seven industry experts for their thoughts on the biggest challenges in cybersecurity this year and what businesses can do to protect themselves

This is something that’s not new but has gained fresh impetus, importance and is, now, imperative argues consultant Paul Rummery…

Covid changed everything in the real and virtual worlds. Organised crime researcher, lecturer and consultant Chris Allen examines how cybercriminals are taking advantage of the turmoil … how you can best protect your business.

Your most valuable assets – your executives – are also a criminal's most potent weapons. Here’s what happened with the recent M&S CEO voucher scam, and how you can look out for it…

The NHS is slowly replacing old, vulnerable technology, a new report reveals. And it’s an issue we all face. How do you keep complex systems up-to-date? How do you balance the importance of patching with the risk of disruption? And when does fit-for-purpose become dangerously outdated?

The UK’s attempted Brexit deal feels uncertain at best and fanciful at worst. But is it all doom and gloom when it comes to Brexit and cyber security? Organised crime researcher, lecturer and consultant Chris Allen takes a look at potential positive outcomes for UK businesses – in the second of this two-part Brexit series…

Why CISOs must turn to crisis management strategy to repair data-breach reputations. Here are three essential rules…

There are plenty more Phish in the sea. And that’s the problem. Phishing is getting cuter, smarter and our businesses more vulnerable. Here’s a quick reminder on how to help people protect themselves…

Billions of Bluetooth devices are vulnerable to attack according to new research, leaving business data on mobile devices and IoT systems open to compromise by attackers. Being aware of this is one thing, successfully protecting is a whole other challenge…

With Michael Gove, the minister currently orchestrating Britain’s exit from the EU, last week telling parliament that the country will be safer post-Brexit – SC Media UK asks Chris Allen to investigate…

Part two: in the second part of our deep dive into ransomware, Davey Winder explores why you pay, how your company should deal with it and, if you get a decryption key, what really happens next… Don’t have nightmares

Part one: The evolving ransomware threat surface and response strategy. In the first of a two-part series, Davey Winder looks at the current state of the ransomware threat – and what you’re missing…

Heavily downloaded, built at speed in the middle of a pandemic… should you feel comfortable recommending to staff they download the new track-and-trace app – or does the cyber-risk outweigh the virus gain? SC Media sent Davey Winder to investigate…

Chris Allen, consultant, lecturer and researcher in organised crime, digs into the rogue state… and offers some advice on mitigating your North Korean risk

Paul Rummery is a consultant for SecureNet Consulting, a collaborative network of IT professionals helping SMB and enterprise organisations with technical support, cybersecurity, infrastructure and data protection services

Mistakes made in security processes lead to questions as the reputation of MacOS’s security takes a hit – what you need to know

Chris Allen, consultant, lecturer and researcher in organised crime, has seen ransomware explode in this year of the pandemic… and has a sustainable answer to avoid payment

The Boothole bug has shone a light on just how easy it is to take over systems when they are starting up: this has become a battleground of heightened risk for CISOs, we need to pay attention