CYBERUK 2026 arrived at a moment of clear‑eyed reflection. Rather than focusing on celebration alone, the National Cyber Security Centre’s tenth anniversary offered an opportunity to take stock of a cyber landscape that has become more complex and fast‑moving over time. Against this backdrop, the conference theme, The Next Decade: Accelerating Our Cyber Defence, felt purposeful and timely, highlighting a shared focus on building stronger resilience and capability for the year

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

Bug bounty programs have gained popularity in recent years, spurred on particularly strongly by the pandemic What Is a Bug Bounty? A bug bounty is a program implemented by companies to engage security researchers and ethical hackers in identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities. In exchange for their services, these programs offer prizes, ranging from public…

“I’ve managed my own firewall for 20 years, so why change now?” This is a question we hear many people asking themselves.

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

In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, where technological advancements and digital transformations are ubiquitous, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become integral strategies for business expansion. However, amidst the excitement of such ventures, it’s crucial not to…