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SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia

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SHE@CYBER cybersecurity training spreads in Poland and North Macedonia as post-grant uptake tests whether the women-focused model can endure.
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European firms lack AI shutdown plans, survey finds

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Most European organisations lack clear plans to rapidly shut down AI in a crisis, raising fresh concerns over governance and accountability.
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Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

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Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.
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UK campaign targets small firms' growing cyber risk

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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UK urges small firms to 'lock the door' on cyber crime as attacks cost businesses GBP £14.7 billion a year and basic defences lag.
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Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Glasgow cyber security provider Acumen Cyber appoints veteran strategist Derek Whigham to its board to steer UK growth and services.
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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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European privacy teams warn of cuts amid rising risks

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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European privacy teams brace for 2026 budget cuts as understaffing grows, breach risks rise and boards treat privacy as mere compliance.
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Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.
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ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.
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AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
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Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Hack The Box launches Threat Range, a team-focused cyber incident simulation platform to enhance SOC resilience against AI-driven cyber threats and complex attacks.
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Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.
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ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.
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AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.
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Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.
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Commvault boosts quantum-resilient security for data defence

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Commvault enhances data defence with new quantum-resilient encryption, helping customers protect sensitive information against future quantum threats.
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Cyberattack on Peter Green Chilled raises UK supply chain fears

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.
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ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

Tue, 20th May 2025
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ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
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She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women

Fri, 16th May 2025
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She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
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UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats

Sat, 10th May 2025
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UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.