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Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response
Firewalls

Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response

Sophos achieves prestigious NCSC's CIR Level 2 status, solidifying its role as a trusted partner against escalating cyber threats like ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices

Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor
Cybersecurity

Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor

Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status

KPMG UK secures esteemed NCSC Cyber Incident Exercise Assured Provider status, endorsing its top-notch solutions in cyber incident readiness and response strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Encryption

CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC

The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme
Cybersecurity

Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme

UK cybersecurity firm, Pentest People, gains recognition as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre's new scheme, boosting cyber incident response resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Malware

Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware

A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Audra Simons • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion
Customer Experience

IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion

IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security
Cloud Security

Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security

Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia
National Cyber Security Centre

NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia

UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure from Russian state-aligned actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers
Marketing Technologies

Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers

Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance

In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London
Ransomware

Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London

In response to rising cybercrime rates, Canada's leading cybersecurity firm, ISA Cybersecurity, expands its array of esteemed detection and recovery services to the UK, marking its first operation outside Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Malware

NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats

The National Cyber Security Centre's Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
EduTech

Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp

Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024