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Quantum computers promise a vast increase in processing power. This could be harnessed for R&D, or for medical research. But there are also concerns that quantum technology will be used in cyber attacks. Soon, quantum […] The post Quantum, cryptography and Q Day: are we ready? appeared first on Security Insights.

Last year saw 8m DDoS attacks between July and December alone. The largest reached 30Tbps, according to research from NETSCOUT. A good percentage of internet traffic is now linked to denial of service attacks. Malicious […] The post DDoS: complex attacks, persistent threats appeared first on Security Insights.

The role of a CISO is changing, and rapidly. But so is the threat landscape, and the technologies security leaders work with every day. For Mike Baker, though, security is still very much a people […] The post CISO Interview: Mike Baker, DXC Technology appeared first on Security Insights.

The last few years has brought geopolitics to the fore for cybersecurity, especially in Europe. But the return of war to the continent is just one factor changing CISOs’ views of risk. Europe faces its […] The post Insights Interview: Haider Pasha, Palo Alto Networks appeared first on Security Insights.

Security teams today have access to multiple sources of information on threats and threat actors. These come from industry, from law enforcement, and even their own networks and SOCs. The volume of information can sometimes […] The post Threat intelligence: know your enemy appeared first on Security Insights.

Digital sovereignty is now at, or near the top, of CIOs’ agendas. And cyber resilience is a key goal for the CISO. But can resilience and sovereignty work together? Are they opposed, or are they […] The post Sovereignty, resilience and data: Keepit CISO Kim Larsen appeared first on Security Insights.

The cybersecurity skills gap might be narrowing at last. For at least the last five years, research reports have suggested a shortage of at least 3m qualified cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Some sources put it far […] The post Cybersecurity skills: a people shortage, or a skills gap? appeared first on Security Insights.

Orange Cyberdefense’s annual Security Navigator report is now well-established as a barometer of the cyber threat landscape. The report puts a special emphasis on cyber extortion and cyber crime. But it also stands out for […] The post Politics, geography, and AI: cyber threats in 2026 and beyond appeared first on Security Insights.

To build a resilient organisation, you need resilient people. Cybersecurity sometimes puts its people under a great deal of pressure. The constant demand to stay ahead of adversaries takes its toll. And it can be […] The post Resilience in cyber: an agony aunt’s view appeared first on Security Insights.

There is no let up in cyber attacks and cybersecurity incidents. This year has seen a series of high profile, and damaging attacks. But, as businesses and organisations look to be facing ever greater threats, […] The post Calm under fire: the importance of cyber resilience appeared first on Security Insights.