Cyber skills shortage drives UK organisations into risky security practices
03 October 2025
A recent report highlights a growing crisis across the EMEA region, where many organisations are resorting to risky cybersecurity practices due to a widespread shortage of skilled professionals.
Insight’s research indicates that 64% of organisations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are relying on temporary fixes and workarounds to cope with mounting cybersecurity demands. The situation is particularly severe in the UK, where 67% of organisations report a cybersecurity skills shortage, with more than half describing the impact as “severe” or “significant.” The deficit is most acute at senior levels, with many respondents citing a lack of expertise in strategic areas such as governance, planning, and risk assessment.
Find out more UK private sector heavily dependent on US technology
03 October 2025
Recent research reveals that the UK private sector relies extensively on US technology to operate vital systems, with 88% of publicly listed companies depending on American services.
This heavy reliance is reflected across several European countries, with Ireland showing a 93% dependence, France at 66%, Portugal at 72%, and Spain at 74%, based on a study by Proton analysing email service providers as a proxy for broader technological dependence.
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Gcore reveals surge in DDoS attacks and target sector shift
03 October 2025
Ahead of Cyber Security Awareness Month (October), Gcore has unveiled its Q1-Q2 2025 Radar report, highlighting a significant increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack activity worldwide. The report underscores the growing sophistication and scale of cyber threats, emphasising the urgent need for organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.
According to the report, the total number of DDoS attacks in the first half of 2025 surged by 41% compared to the same period last year, totalling over 1.17 million attacks. Peak attack bandwidth also reached new heights, surpassing 2.2Tbps, exceeding the previous record of 2Tbps set in late 2024. The nature of these attacks is evolving; while shorter attacks under 10 minutes have decreased by approximately 33%, there has been a near fourfold increase in attacks lasting between 10 and 30 minutes. These longer-lasting assaults are designed to bypass auto-mitigation systems and cause more extensive damage.
Find out more UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 promises clarity and revenue boost for retailers
03 October 2025
The UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has been enacted to provide greater clarity for businesses regarding the lawful use of customer data, particularly around the concept of ‘legitimate interest.’
This legislative change is expected to significantly impact marketing strategies and customer engagement within the retail sector, with projections indicating a potential uplift in retailer revenues.
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