Cyber security is awash with new solutions. To meet the changing threats to networked systems, new and innovative technologies are constantly being developed. It’s tempting to want to keep up to date through new kit. But there are challenges to new deployments…

Short answer? It’s both. The speed of AI tools make them an ally for cyber security experts. It’s useful for intelligence functions, as it has improve the pace at which incidents can be checked and reported. IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach report also found that where an organisation was using AI extensively in its security operation, it was able to speed up detection and containment.

Critical National Infrastructure often includes high levels of operational technology. Traditionally these systems were physical devices and switches. Reliable and resilient, they are often still run on legacy systems and separate from the internet. Although not always deliberate, this isolation kept them secure. These previously air-gapped systems are now often connected to critical networks. This gives CNI organisations more connected data and information about their systems. But operational technology does not have the same security measures as the critical network.

The Cyber Security & Resilience Bill will demand evidence. This is a particular challenge for critical national infrastructure (CNI) organisations, which face additional issues in legacy operational technology (OT) and established industrial systems. Are you ready?

At heart, governance is a business issue. It might feel like governance is a tech issue, but at their core, information assurance and cyber security are business questions. They need to be solved by the Board, not just the IT team, or procurement.

Cybersecurity loves its buzzwords. We’ve all heard them “AI-driven threat detection”, “next-gen firewalls,” and now the big one everyone’s talking about: Zero Trust. However, unlike most hype cycles, this one actually matters.

When most people imagine cyber attacks, they picture sophisticated and skilled hackers executing complex, high profile operations. The reality is very different. The barrier to entry for attackers is lower than it’s ever been.

The UK Government has confirmed that it will move forward with legislation banning ransomware payments across public sector organisations and operators of critical national infrastructure. This policy shift follows a public consultation conducted earlier this year, in which 72% of respondents supported the proposal. Among public sector and CNI respondents specifically, that number rose to 82%.

Even well funded UK financial services firms, armed with sophisticated tools, healthy budgets, and expert teams, often find themselves uncertain whether their threat intelligence tooling is genuinely paying off. You may ask: “We’ve invested so much. Why isn’t it working? Where is the actionable insight?” The answer often lies in strategy, not spending.

If you work in cyber security within the financial services sector, chances are you’ve already invested significantly in protecting your organisation. You’ve built strong teams, implemented leading tools, and rigorously tested your systems against known threats. But have you considered that your greatest vulnerability might not come through the front door?

The current international regulatory landscape is becoming more complex. Whether it’s GDPR, DORA, NIS2, FCA, PRA, SEC, APRA CPS 230, HKMA guidelines, and now, the upcoming UK Cyber Resilience Bill, set to land later this year, alignment becomes a significant overhead for organisations.

Phishing and spear phishing have long plagued individuals and organisations alike. For years, the silver lining was that many of these emails were riddled with obvious signs - poor grammar, awkward phrasing, and strange formatting…But that window of easy detection is closing rapidly.

The insurance industry has long been on the front lines of risk management. Yet, when it comes to protecting their own digital assets, many in the insurance providers, brokers, underwriters and MGAs are still playing catch-up. In a world where cyber threats are constantly shifting, relying solely on internal cyber security teams and traditional compliance measures is no longer enough.

If you’re a cyber security professional operating in the public sector or critical national infrastructure space, you probably already know the fundamentals of incident response.  You understand that a breach isn’t just a technical problem, but a crisis that spreads across the whole organisation.

But the truth is, “knowing” isn’t the same as “being ready”. 

There’s a cyber threat quietly undermining the UK’s national security - and it’s not just coming from threat actors. It’s a threat of our own making, the chronic shortage of cyber professionals defending our critical systems.

If you’re a cyber security professional, you’re likely familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). Now, there is an important update to its sister framework that you need to pay close attention to - the NIST Privacy Framework.

Oracle claim data breach is contained to 2017.  Cyro Cyber’s threat intelligence analysis suggests it’s not. In recent weeks, reports have emerged of a data breach involving Oracle Cloud. According to Bloomberg, Oracle privately contacted some affected customers to confirm the breach, despite publicly denying it.  

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Keir Starmer described artificial intelligence (AI) as the "defining opportunity" of our generation, outlining his ambitious plans to position the UK as a global leader in AI innovation. 

But what about the cyber security implications? As organisations integrate AI into critical processes, the attack surface expands, creating new challenges around data governance, privacy, and resilience.  How do we protect sensitive data, defend against AI-driven threats, and ensure security keeps pace with innovation? 

Ransomware attacks have caused significant disruption to businesses of all sizes for years. However, the UK government is now considering a ban on public sector organisations making ransomware payments. But what does this mean from a cyber security perspective?

Meet Dr Arathy Jose. Having started her career in medicinal chemistry, she is now a Junior Information Assurance Consultant at Cyro Cyber, having retrained through CAPSLOCK’s academy. Excelling in her new role, Arathy’s success exemplifies the need for diverse opportunities in today's job market.