Greg Tavarez

Businesses are under siege from a wave of cyberattacks that are growing in both sophistication and cost. Well-funded cybercriminals are targeting software supply chains and exploiting vulnerabilities to infiltrate networks and deploy ransomware. These attacks are even more dangerous with GenAI now in the fold, which is often being used to create highly convincing phishing emails and other social engineering tactics.

The customer experience (CX) is something many of us take part in every day; usually, as the customer. As customers, it directly impacts our satisfaction and loyalty. From a company's perspective, it impacts their success.

The U.K. has long been seen as a hub of innovation and technological advancement; mainly, because it's driving progress across various sectors. For example, London is considered a global hub for financial technology, with companies developing new payment systems, lending platforms and blockchain solutions.

Combatting cyber threats is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Of course, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) materialized as a powerful weapon in this fight.

The digital world is a battleground, with cybercriminals launching increasingly sophisticated attacks that threaten both businesses and individuals. The financial damage caused by these breaches can prove astronomical, as evidenced by the skyrocketing demand for cyber insurance.

As the future of work evolves, organizations must adopt strategic approaches to push through challenges and reach clear opportunities ahead.

Recently, Abstract Security closed an oversubscribed Series A funding round, raising $15 million. The round was led by Munich Re Ventures with super pro rata participation from existing investors Crosslink Capital and Rally Ventures.

Recent technological advancements continue to change the game being played between attackers and defenders. Let’s take a look at a few examples:

The digital transformation of state and local government agencies holds huge potential to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and improve the citizen experience. By migrating routine transactions and interactions to online platforms, agencies then reduce administrative burdens, allocate resources more effectively and provide 24/7 access to vital services.

Small businesses, the backbone of the global economy, often lack the in-house resources and expertise to manage complex IT infrastructures. This vulnerability makes them prime targets for cybercriminals who exploit outdated software, weak security measures and human error.