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Online Cyber Security Course from FutureLearn developed by Open University and Government

Online Cyber security training from the Open University

Future Learn has launched 3 new free cyber security online training courses, funded by the National Cyber Security Programme.

The courses are aimed at all levels, from young people through to existing employees, and represent an excellent opportunity to develop skills in the IA arena.

HMG steps up support for Lawyers and Accountants with free online training

Department of Business, Innovation and Skills helps Lawyers and Accountants develop Cyber Risk knowledge

Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey has announced a new free online training course to help members of the legal and accountancy professions develop the skills they need to protect themselves and their clients from cyber-attacks.

Developed by government and industry, the on-line training will also enable lawyers and accountants to advise their clients on the cyber risks to their business. This will help UK businesses protect themselves from information breaches and other threats that could potentially cost them millions of pounds.

PwC Report Security breaches rising

The annual Global State of Information Security® survey of more than 9,700 security, IT, and business executives has found that the total number of security incidents detected by their respondents climbed to 42.8 million this year, an increase of 48% over 2013. That’s the equivalent of 117,339 incoming attacks per day, every day.

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Cybersecurity has become a persistent business risk and is no longer an issue that is just the concern of information technology and security professionals. The threat and impact of breaches and disruption is a challenge that extends to the C-suite and boardroom.

Data & Privacy Exposures are not limited to security breaches

The Right to be Forgotten isn't just a Google issue

When considering data protection, data losses tend to spring to mind. However, this year, the risks of holding data for too long have been at the fore.

The recently publicised "right to be forgotten" case saw the European Court of Justice rule that Google Spain was a data controller due to its capacity to find, index, store and make information available to the public on its website.

Effective Cyber Risk - an Insurance Market Perspective

Computer Security and Cyber Risk are amongst the hottest topics in business today with everyday new reports of data loss and business disruption being reported.

What are the Challenges and opportunities for the Insurance Sector

Cyber Crime - Video Series from Oval Group

Cyber Crime insights - how to protect your business

The Oval Group has produced a series of videos on the threats all businesses that use IT face. Richard Hodson, Oval Insurance Broking, and Paul Vlissidis of NCC Group discuss the threat, issues and consequences for the business of cyber crime.

CSIS Report - cost of Cyber Crime affecting economies & costing jobs

The global cost of Cyber Crime is estimated by the Center for Strategic and International Studies to be up to $575bn in it’s report entitled “Net Losses:Estimating the Global Cost of Cybercrime”, sponsored by McAfee.

The report tries to assess the impact on the global economy by looking at the range of costs and losses associated with Cyber Crime a create an approximate total.

Cyber Essentials Scheme Accreditation Scheme introduced

Clarity on Minimum levels of Cyber Risk Controls from UK Government

Universities & Science Minister, Right Hon David Willetts MP, stressed action on Cyber Risk during his announcement of the governments latest initiative, Cyber Essentials, to address the rising threat of business disruption or loss from lax management of cyber risk.

Government scheme offers £5000 towards cyber security

The government has extended the Innovation Voucher scheme that supports SMEs, entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups by implementing or improving cyber security.

Up to £5000 to improve Cyber Security & gain Cyber Essentials accreditation

Organisations must do more protect against Advanced Evasion Techniques

Hackers disguise Cyber attacks through Advanced Evasion Techniques

Company IT security experts are failing to defend their organisations against Advanced Evasion Techniques (AET's) according to research by Vanson Bourne across 800 CIOs in the US and Europe.

AET's are commonly used by hackers and criminal gangs to circumvent and penetrate even the most secure networks.

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