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Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles

BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Malware

CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Disaster Recovery

Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market

Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Commvault & CrowdStrike unite for enhanced cyber defence
Data Protection

Commvault & CrowdStrike unite for enhanced cyber defence

Commvault has announced a new integration with CrowdStrike Falcon to bolster threat detection and rapid data recovery for their joint customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks
Data Protection

Embracing privacy-first to tackle cyber & regulatory risks

OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Security Information and Event Management

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
Cloud Security

Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services

Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
EduTech

KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Biometrics

AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Malware

New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Semperis achieves USD $100M in annual recurring revenue
Zero Trust Security

Semperis achieves USD $100M in annual recurring revenue

Semperis has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting its rapid growth in the UK cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Ransomware

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration
Data Protection

Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration

Zscaler has integrated its Zero Trust Network Access service with RISE with SAP, enhancing security and simplifying cloud migration for businesses in a post-VPN era.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments
Cybersecurity

Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments

A recent report reveals that over half of Australian businesses suffered a cyberattack in 2024, highlighting inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Malware

Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025