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35 years since the first ransomware attack. Where did it all start?

In an era of increasing ransomware, backups aren’t enough. Are new capabilities to restore your entire tech infrastructure the answer? assured.co.uk/2024/are-backu…

Looking for a ‘no bullshit cyber’ blog? One with useful tips for putting cybersecurity into practice? This one's on hird-party risk management, supply chain security, or whatever you want to call it. Check it out here: 🔗 assured.co.uk/2024/ciso-how-…

Unlucky for some... not for us.... Episode 13 of #GrabTheMic: Cyber Stories #podcast with @LisaForteUK is live on #Halloween What are you waiting for? Check it out now! 🎧 LISTEN: open.spotify.com/episode/20Edei… 📲 WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=tpntJ0…

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is testing out cyber deception Could it be the game-changer it promises to be? 🔗 assured.co.uk/2024/follow-th…

Cybersecurity isn’t complicated, and it’s not always interesting and glamorous, admits Dan Bridges, Tech Director @CywareCo but the satisfaction from helping organisations solve security challenges makes it all worthwhile. Check out the interview. assured.co.uk/2024/five-minu…

The British Library has shared a detailed report of the 2023 cyber incident and its aftermath. We pick out the highlights for our autopsy report assured.co.uk/2024/ai-autops…

"Your job is not to help people. Your job is to stop the threat." Episode 12 with former FBI Special Agent Miguel Clarke on GrabTheMic:Cyber Stories podcast is LIVE! youtube.com/watch?v=s12Ur7…

It's happened. You're now one of the 70% of businesses hit by a cyber attack. Identity is undoubtedly the crucial security perimeter. So, when a cyber-attack hits your business, do you have an accurate understanding of your identity domain? assured.co.uk/2024/cyber-res…

Everyone's talking about cyber attacks, data breaches, and ransomware. But what are the key cyber risks NEDs should be focussed on? Join us on October 10th for the third instalment of our Cyber NED event series to find out. assured.co.uk/cybersecurity-…

"Say there haven't been any redundancies..." "But that's not true." @gcluley shares the ethical challenges he faced that led to his departure in a former role. Check out the full story: SPOTIFY: lnkd.in/efrjtaNb YOUTUBE: lnkd.in/eKUxfY9F

Tune in as @gcluley revisits his big break in cyber, walking the corporate tightrope, 'inspiring' other podcasts 👀. He also debates AI's potential for enormous destruction, and his controversial opinion on chess. 🎧open.spotify.com/episode/2buZmW… 📺assured.co.uk/2024/grab-the-…

Introducing the first edition of our AI Autopsy series - deep dives into recent cyber incidents with lessons learned to help cybersecurity pros avoid repeating history. Featuring AT&T's double breach year. assured.co.uk/2024/an-ai-aut…

You can apply as many layers of security as you like. But there isn’t a fix for human error. In the latest instalment of our "Five Minutes with a CISO" series, we sat down with Alec Warriner, CISO at Cyro Cyber. assured.co.uk/2024/five-minu…

Some behind-the-scenes snaps from our latest #GrabTheMic podcast recording with the legendary "cyber godfather" and co-host of the popular 'Smashing Security' podcast, @gcluley Stay tuned for the end-of-month release!

Given the historical underinvestment and lack of focus on cybersecurity, what five steps can maritime organisations take to bolster their defences? assured.co.uk/2024/that-sink…

What's the problem with cyber insurance? A combination of mis-sold policies, coverage small print, and generalist brokers threaten to do more harm than good. What should the C-Suite look for in a policy? 🔗 assured.co.uk/2024/mis-sold-…

What are the six biggest cyber threats of 2024? Reflecting on 2024 so far, it's time to take stock of the cyber threat landscape. 🔗 assured.co.uk/2024/the-six-b…

“No, I can’t/won’t get you into your wife’s/girlfriend’s/boyfriend’s Facebook account!" Chris Denbigh-White is the chief security officer for Next DLP. He gives his hot takes on the cybersecurity industry that stole his heart assured.co.uk/2024/five-minu…

The edge (not the guitarist) is under threat. As more software manufacturers improve security by design, threat actors are returning to the perimeter. So, what is the edge and how can CISOs protect it more effectively? assured.co.uk/2024/danger-do…