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Cyber Security Bill aims to shield UK firms from GBP £2 billion losses

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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The UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets protecting critical infrastructure and firms from cyberattacks causing GBP £2 billion in annual losses.
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Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Zero Networks partners with Exclusive Networks to boost zero trust security across the UK and Europe, focusing on rapid adoption and channel partner support.
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The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.
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UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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UKI IT leaders see AI threats outpacing cloud risks

Tue, 13th May 2025
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A new Ekco survey found 59% of UK and Irish IT leaders now view AI-driven cyber threats as a bigger concern than traditional breaches amid rising cloud use.
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Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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EasyDMARC to expand globally with USD $20 million boost

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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EasyDMARC has announced ambitious growth plans for 2025, aiming to double its partner network and backed by USD $20 million in Series A funding.
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Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.
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AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has launched its Cyber Defense Platform, a cloud-native system designed to enhance security operations and tackle rising cyber threats effectively.
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Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand AI cybersecurity reach

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Trustifi partners with CyberDisti to expand its AI-powered email cybersecurity services to the UAE, India, and Africa, addressing rising cyber threats in these regions.
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UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

Wed, 15th May 2024
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UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.
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UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
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Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.
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LogRhythm to provide cybersecurity solutions for Romanian government agencies

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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LogRhythm has been named the official cybersecurity solutions provider for Romanian government agencies, offering protection against cyberattacks.
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Cylera strengthens cybersecurity partnership with NHS Trust

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Cylera partners with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust for three years, enhancing healthcare IoT cybersecurity.