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CISA issues guidance amid unconfirmed Oracle Cloud breach

Muhammad Zulhusni — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:00:37 +0000

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organisations and individuals to take precautions amid concerns about a potential compromise involving a legacy Oracle cloud environment. In an alert issued Wednesday, CISA acknowledged ongoing reports of suspicious activity targeting Oracle customers. While the full scope of the threat remains unclear, the agency flagged […]

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Dr Mary Aiken, University of East London: The Intersection of technology and human behaviour in cybersecurity

Duncan MacRae — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:12:00 +0000

Dr. Mary Aiken stands at the forefront of cyberpsychology, exploring the intricate relationship between technology and human behaviour. As a professor and chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University in Washington D.C., and a Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology at the University of East London, she has dedicated her career to understanding the […]

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Greg van der Gaast, former hacker: Cybersecurity leadership and evolving threats

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:54:00 +0000

Greg van der Gaast is a pioneering cybersecurity speaker and thought leader known for his unconventional journey from infamous hacker to global security executive. With decades of experience spanning technical operations, leadership, and strategy, Greg challenges outdated security norms and advocates for business-aligned, human-centric approaches to cyber defence. We spoke with Greg to explore the […]

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Brian Wagner, Defence.com: Cybersecurity in a perimeterless world

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:47:53 +0000

Brian Wagner is at the forefront of shaping how businesses defend against modern cyber threats. A renowned cybersecurity speaker and industry leader, he has served as head of compliance for AWS Financial Services and now leads as CTO at cybersecurity firm Defence.com. Throughout his career, including key roles at Cisco, AWS and Bulletproof, Brian has […]

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Rob Vann, Cyberfort: Why AI-powered threats are forcing a rethink of cloud security strategies

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:58:00 +0000

Rob Vann, chief solutions officer at Cyberfort, explains how AI is fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments. How is AI fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments? This is an interesting question as, of course, AI is a tool that is useful to both good and bad actors. For now, let’s assume […]

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Major-General Jonathan Shaw: The MOD’s first head of cybersecurity explains how to navigate evolving threats

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:09:00 +0000

Major-General Jonathan Shaw’s expertise in cybersecurity and defence strategy has shaped the future of national security. The cybersecurity keynote speaker was the first Head of the Defence Cyber Security Programme at the UK Ministry of Defence, pioneering modern cyber defence initiatives. We spoke to Jonathan to explore how organisations can strengthen their cybersecurity, navigate evolving […]

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How Steatite relieved the burden on its IT team with a move to the cloud

Duncan MacRae — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:18:00 +0000

Steatite designs, manufactures, and supplies highly reliable technology for use in harsh conditions, where failure is not an option. Operating in both the US and the UK, Steatite caters to a wide range of customers, from SMEs and government organisations to large multinationals. The problem: The company’s legacy system, a highly customised on-premises ERP, was becoming […]

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10 real-life cloud security failures and what we can learn from them

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:57:00 +0000

As organisations increasingly migrate to the cloud, securing sensitive data has never been more critical. While cloud computing offers flexibility and scalability, it also opens the door to a range of security risks. From simple misconfigurations to complex insider threats, cloud security breaches have cost companies huge sums of money and compromised millions of users’ […]

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Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Microsoft: From the Millennium Bug to the latest cyber threats

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:43:00 +0000

Sarah Armstrong-Smith has built a career on risk management, resilience, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. As a leading cybersecurity speaker and chief security adviser at Microsoft Europe, she has spent more than two decades helping businesses navigate digital transformation while strengthening their security posture. We spoke with Sarah to explore the biggest cybersecurity […]

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Digital Operational Resilience Act: Compliance will only take banks so far

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:49:31 +0000

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulation came into full effect on January 17, 2025, two years after its official adoption. The regulation aims to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against various digital risks, including cyber threats and technology failures. It establishes a comprehensive framework that requires financial institutions to put in […]

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