Every October, organisations around the world observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a dedicated time to educate individuals, businesses, and public bodies about the importance of staying safe online. At a time when cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and costly, awareness is no longer optional; it’s essential for resilience. Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office...
Building a Cyber-Resilient Workforce: Introduction In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a business survival issue. Ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and supply-chain attacks now affect organizations of every size and sector. While technology such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection remains essential, the single most powerful —...
The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) is reshaping industries across the world. From healthcare and education to financial services, these models are enabling unprecedented levels of automation, creativity, and efficiency. In the domain of cybersecurity, however, the impact of LLMs is particularly profound. Cybersecurity professionals are facing a constantly...
Operational Technology (OT) — the hardware and software systems that monitor and control industrial processes, manufacturing plants, utilities, and critical infrastructure — is under mounting pressure. With digital transformation accelerating and IT/OT convergence becoming the norm, attackers now have new entry points to exploit legacy vulnerabilities and poorly segmented environments. This article explores why OT...
Introduction In the modern digital era, organizations invest millions in firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, and artificial intelligence for cyber defense. Yet, time and again, cybercriminals bypass these sophisticated barriers not by breaking code, but by breaking people. The reality is that the human mind is the most vulnerable endpoint. At the International Consortium for...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from hype to reality in the field of cybersecurity. With threats evolving in complexity and scale, organizations are under constant pressure to strengthen their defenses while keeping costs and human fatigue in check. One of the most significant developments in this space is the rise of AI agents — autonomous,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots have rapidly become mainstream across industries. From customer support to sales outreach, and even recruitment, organizations rely on them for speed, personalization, and cost efficiency. However, with this widespread adoption comes a growing wave of cybersecurity and privacy risks. The past two years have seen several high-profile chatbot-related breaches that reveal...
Introduction: A Shifting Battlefield The nature of cyber conflict is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. Traditional defenses once focused on protecting corporate networks and endpoints, but today’s adversaries are no longer just targeting the organization itself. They are going after the weakest link—the supply chain. Every enterprise is now part of a...
Introduction: Why the UK Cyber Security Sector Matters Cyber security is no longer a “support function” but a pillar of the digital economy. As businesses, government agencies, and citizens rely heavily on digital platforms, the demand for secure, trusted systems has never been greater. The Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis 2025, released in March 2025 by...
What Is Ghost-Tap? “Ghost‑Tap,” also known as NFC relay fraud, is a sophisticated cyber‑fraud technique where attackers hijack payment card credentials and use them remotely for contactless transactions—without having your physical card or phone in hand. They use Near‑Field Communication (NFC) relay technology to transmit stolen credentials to in‑store payment terminals. This method lets criminals...