Security Roundup June 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Numbers up for ransomware (again) as UK considers bold move Some interesting numbers around ransomware’s ongoing scourge from various sources. Google Cloud’s Mandiant division had some insights into trends, with two-thirds of ransomware in 2023 coming from new variants, and the remainder […]
#Infosec2024 spyware: A threat to civil society and a threat to business
BH Consulting CEO, Brian Honan emphasised the critical threat spyware poses to individuals, society and businesses. Read More>
Industry Should Challenge Detection Vendors on Spyware
BH Consulting CEO, Brian Honan highlighted the urgent need for better regulation and transparency in the spyware industry. Read More>
Security Roundup May 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Verizon DBIR 2024 reveals new threat trends The number of confirmed incidents and breaches doubled over the previous year, as tracked in Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report. Now in its 17th year, the respected publication tracked activity across 94 countries. […]
NIS2 Widens Scope Of Key EU Security Directive
Our CEO Brian Honan discusses the NIS2 Directive with SC Magazine UK and reminds us that akin to GDPR, NIS2 obligations aren’t confined to EU entities alone. Read More>
Security Roundup April 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Emerging security threats and trends Who doesn’t enjoy some future-gazing? Cybersecurity so often involves reacting to what’s happened, but it’s always worth keeping one eye on what’s coming next. Two new reports have highlighted emerging trends for now and into […]
Is TikTok Taoiseach Simon Harris a national security risk?
Our CEO Brian Honan spoke to The Irish Independent about cybersecurity concerns surrounding the Irish Taoiseach’s use of TikTok. Read More >
The Tech Skills Gaps and How to Fill Them
Our CEO Brian Honan spoke to the Business Post sheds light on the current job market’s intricacies. Read More >
Security Roundup March 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. CNN reports that ransomware victims in the US healthcare sector say they’re “haemorrhaging money”, as disruption affects their daily operations. Some […]
Irlande: la sécurité des câbles sous-marins en question
Our CEO Brian Honan speaks to French TV news channel ARTE regarding cybersecurity and other concerns around the submarine telecommunications cables in Irish waters. Watch Here>