Businesses face unprecedented volume of cyber attacks

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ISSUE DATE: 21 February 2018 TOP STORIES Businesses face unprecedented volume of cyber attacks Organisations are facing the highest levels of cyber attacks in both number and sophistication as automated swarm attacks increase, a cyber threat report reveals. READ MORE → Demand for cyber security skills outstrips internal supply, research finds Businesses are increasingly looking for cyber security skills, but the gap between demand and supply is still prominent. READ MORE → Strategic cyber criminals likely to capitalise on GDPR As cyber criminals concentrate on targeted, strategic, money-making attacks, they are likely to use GDPR fines as leverage to extort money from organisations, a report warns. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH 4G IoT network may ease aviation sector fears over drone safety Vodafone is testing mobile and internet of things network technology to protect commercial aircraft from badly flown drones.  READ MORE → UK local councils under huge cyber attack pressure Investigation underlines importance of security automation and employee awareness training. READ MORE → Government must invest in efficient IT to support food trade post-Brexit, say MPs Inefficient IT and infrastructure at the border could cause perishable foods to spoil, says committee, which calls for the government to ensure the right IT is in place for prompt export and import. READ MORE → University of Cambridge to host ethical hacking challenge Cambridge is hosting its 2018 hacking challenge, aiming to captivate students and address the cyber security skills shortage. READ MORE →

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