Here are my top 10 cyber security challenges for 2025. It would have been just as easy to write a top 20 or a top 50. The threats we have aren’t going away and the new threats which are emerging aren’t new, just becoming more common. This article isn’t about educating you to the risk, many column inches have been spent on them, I simply aim to provoke the question: “What is your plan?”. AI-Powered – The light and the dark. Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create

The realm of cyber security has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past three decades, transforming from a niche concern into a global imperative. As we navigate through the digital age,…

I was conducting some lightweight research recently, reviewing past news articles about cyber attacks: the attack on the NHS this summer is still fresh in our memory, the TFL attack, the one on the British Library, not to mention the high-profile international attacks of recent years. Then there are the ones that tend only to be in our local news: an attack on a poultry farm, on a vet practice, and so on. All these articles demonstrate that whatever its size and its public pr

I think we can all agree, cyber security is hard. With vast and intricate modern IT ecosystems, the expanding attack surface and ever evolving threat landscape mean that it’s also an essential business requirement. Large and often complex networks pose significant challenges for defence and detection, especially in real-time, as attackers continually develop new techniques. IT and Security teams must protect and monitor every system component, from endpoints to networks, wh

Sapphire is thrilled to re-announce its long-standing partnership with Check Point, a global leader in cyber security. For over two decades, this relationship has been built on a shared commitment to delivering innovation and excellence and providing businesses with the protection they deserve. At Sapphire, solid partnerships create robust solutions. Our long-standing collaboration with Check Point reflects our dedication to mitigating cyber risks across people, processes, an

Introduction For many organisations, compliance is a cornerstone that ensures companies operate within the legal frameworks and ethical boundaries set by regulatory bodies. As we move through the period 2024-2025, the landscape of compliance is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and global events. This blog explores how compliance is changing in the UK and worldwide, what we have observed this year, what we

According to Gartner[1], 60% of organisations who utilise operational technology or cyber-physical systems have yet to embark upon a cyber security journey to identify and mitigate their operational cyber risk.

Implementing a robust cyber incident handling strategy is of utmost importance for organisations to effectively address security breaches and protect their valuable assets.

As the complexity of incident response continues to grow, security professionals face challenges that impede efficiency and contribute to burnout.

Main Highlights: As the digital landscape evolves, so does the domain of cyber security, now standing on the brink of a transformative era powered by generative AI. In A research recently conducted by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy…

In April 2024, the UK Government released the latest cyber security breach survey results. This exercise has been ongoing since 2013 and provides a valuable view of the threat landscape over the last 12 months. …

At the beginning of April 2024, the UK Government released the latest Breach survey results, which included an Education Sector Annex; this document provides an excellent overview of their cyber security challenges and paints a…

The world continues to become ever-more interconnected and how we use technology changes on a regular basis. Therefore, an organisation’s cyber security must keep up with this technological pace of change to effectively identify, respond…

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is one of many approaches to security management. As a result of cybersecurity attacks, organisations find identifying, prioritising, and action against malicious threats more challenging than ever...