Ransomware threats escalate in the UK
13 May 2025
The persistent threat of ransomware continues to pose significant challenges to both public and private organizations across the UK and worldwide.
Experts warn that existing countermeasures are insufficient and must be rapidly enhanced in both sophistication and scope to stay ahead of increasingly innovative cybercriminal tactics. This concern is underscored by recent findings from the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, which warns that without a radically new approach, the government’s efforts to achieve cyber resilience by 2030 are unlikely to succeed.
Find out more UK businesses lose £64 billion annually to cyber attacks
12 May 2025
Cyber attacks are costing UK businesses a staggering £64 billion each year, yet a new study from cybersecurity firm ESET reveals that many organizations remain ill-equipped to defend against these increasingly sophisticated threats.
The research highlights an urgent need for companies to bolster their cybersecurity defenses, as over half of surveyed businesses (53%) reported experiencing at least one attack or breach in the past three years.
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South Wales and Gwent Police to launch data-driven policing
08 May 2025
South Wales Police and Gwent Police have selected Simpson Associates to lead their joint Data Analytics Programme (JDAP), a strategic initiative designed to transform intelligence-led policing through advanced data insights. The programme aims to optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance public safety by harnessing real-time data and predictive analytics.
Simpson Associates will develop a scalable Data Analytics Platform that integrates live operational data, making information more accessible for analysis and decision-making. The project focuses on three key areas:
Find out more Top tips for selecting LAN testing equipment
08 May 2025
Jonathan Sharp, CEO, Britannic
A secure, robust and reliant LAN is mission-critical and a non-negotiable for all businesses. Ensuring you can operate seamlessly and securely without any interruptions or downtime. In a noisy saturated market, it can be difficult to decide what LAN testing equipment to use and from which vendor. Follow our top tips on selecting the right technology for your needs.
What do you need and why?
Take time to understand what you are testing for, as there are different tools for different purposes. Are you looking to test for feedback on SLAs, response times, review logs, the robustness of a circuit, speed and bandwidth capabilities, or to alert you of network anomalies?
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